Assessing your skill level

- Just about every job posting includes…handsome qualifiers about the level of experience…and skill required to perform the job successfully.…From the job title, Junior Designer, Senior Design Associate…and Creative Director, each carry their own…implications, to the bulleted list of qualifications,…the posting should give you some clear ideas…about whether or not you're a fit for the job.…It's not easy for employers to assess these things…based on a resume or cover letter alone.…You may have been in the industry for 10 years…without actually doing the work…that a creative director does.…

Or, you could be newer to design but carry…highly transferable skills from another industry.…Your portfolio offers a good opportunity…to demonstrate your skills and experience…to a prospective employer in a tangible way.…The first step to doing this effectively,…of course, is to know yourself.…That is, to have a solid understanding of how well…your skills and experience match the description…of the job that you're applying for.…