Has any one got there first job in Web design?

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I have just passed my CIW foundations exam and woundered if any of you lot have done the same and got there first web design job?

Dont get me wrong, i know its not gonna be easy getting that entry level job( junior), and certifications are not always guarantees, but i was hoping someone might give me some hope.

 

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I don't work in web design but the gist i get is that you need a very good portfolio if you are to stand a chance.

Good luck!

 

Thanks...that is what i will do.

 

Practice is important, and as Bluerinse said - put a portfolio together. Just passing an exam won't cut it.

When I started out, I checked out local businesses to see who didn't have a website - or more importantly, who had a bad or our of date one. Also looked at clubs, schools and charities.

I did quite a lot of unpaid work, and even lost money on some by paying for domain names etc - but it got me a good starting portfolio.

Then you can advertise a bit and the world's your lobster.