The overall impression that resonates from the readings I have conducted and the people to whom I have spoken has been that the quality of the work you can produce is only half the battle. If your work astonishes, yet your drive to improve and you personality are lacking than your chances are still diminished. If you have the cliché of passion and enthusiasm about what you want to achieve then you will get recognised.
Be aware that the people doing the hiring were once on the other side of the desk as well. They will want somebody who fits well into the mould of the teams already established there. When it comes to the crunch time of spending eighteen hour days at work in order to complete a clients project nobody wants to be with someone they don’t get along with.
If you don’t have any industry contacts don’t fret. They are a phone call away, be friendly and honest and keep in mind that they are more than likely to be extremely busy. Don’t be offended if they turn you away. Being assertive and out going in your approach not pestering and annoying, be memorable for the right reasons. Even if you do not get the job, the work experience or meeting if you leave a positive impression you will be remembered the next time around.
