Obtain work experience

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    Volunteer your services at a local charity or non-profit. Volunteering to edit or create logos, banners, prints, and other graphic materials for charities is a great way to get some real-world experience while you are in high school or college. Contact charities and non-profit organizations in your area. See if they would like to update their logo, or if they are in need of any other design work.[7]
    • Volunteer your services once you are familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
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    Apply for an internship while in high school or college. Use the Internet to seek out ad or marketing agencies. Look into local agencies as well as big name agencies. Call or email them to see if they offer internships. If they do, make sure to inquire about the qualifications. Apply for both paid and unpaid internships that you qualify for.[8]
    • For example, "Good Morning. I would like to know if your company offers internships in graphic design. If so, I would like to apply. Please let me know who I should forward my resume to. Thank you."
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    Join a local graphic design community. Search for graphic design communities online or at a local college or university. Once you join, start networking with its members. Let the members know that you are looking for work to expand your portfolio. Someone may be able to get you in touch with a recruiter.[9]
    • Be aware that some communities may require their members to pay dues.
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    Tell your friends and family members that you are looking for a job. Let them know that you are looking for an internship or an entry-level position. Send them a copy of your resume and a link to your portfolio or social media account. This way, they will be able to refer your information to potential employers easily.[10]
    • Also let your classmates and social media contacts know that you are looking for opportunities to expand your portfolio.

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