Whether you are old school, new school, or somewhere in between, a surefire way to put a damper on the inner excitement of entering the world of design is to stall out when it comes time to land your dream job at an agency, in-house, or start-up.

It’s marketing not design.

Apply tactics that work. Knowing how hard it is to find any job let alone one you love, my team and I put together this guide with insights from our experiences specific to creative job hunting, gathering, and dishing up.