It makes good sense to create the criteria in order to pre-measure what you are ready to accomplish as well as an exit strategy if it doesn’t work. (& apply this to every area in your life - so you are constantly checking progress.) I’ll repeat myself, I wish I knew CD when I was a bit younger. Those of you that are still young & can soak up this info and apply it NOW are that much more ahead. Excellent info at every turn.
Hmmm I would love a segment giving advice to adults who are looking to start interning in the creative field. Although I did take a few gems from this. Thanks Chris 💎🙏
The Futur thanks...I'm a female in my 30s who is currently making the transition from the IT field into brand design/development. I am self- taught with most learning being done online for 2 years now. Right now I'm building my portfolio while looking for an internship role to work on professional projects in a brand agency. Any tips you could give a mature intern on how to acquire this role? Thanks so much for the response
Luckily, from where I'm from, unpaid internships are techincally illegal. I learned so much from my internship. I became way more efficient and organized. I can only agree from what you've said here, Chris.
I love to see a list like this that helps everyone to get clear what they want. It can help so much. If you know what you want, the company can help you get to those goals. When you reach those goals and expectations, it helps the company in return, since you are getting more efficient. Even when you start with a "no" in the beginning, you can turn that into a "yes". There is no need to be afraid to talk with the company about the goals you have, since it can be beneficial for the company too if you reach your goals while you intern for them!
Wow! I am so lucky I found this video at the right time! I want to intern this summer and I was just desperate to get into any organization that would take me in because internship is made compulsory by my university. After watching this discussion I have a very clear list of things I want from an internship and what mindset should I have while interning. Thanks tons Chris!! Keep being awesome!!
I'm interning, and I don't get paid. But, I'm trying to get experience so that I can support my daughter, and I just hope I get enough experience to be able to get a job. I'm trying to get the knowledge and skills so that I don't end up working for minimum wage. Thanks for the video.
thank a lot man, discussed with a lot from people but watching this is just above them. like you mention the exact points we are having problem with.. no extra talk
Going into my senior year , I have interned in various unpaid internship that were a waste of time . I somewhat regret those experiences , but I like to think those lead me to be viewed as more experienced and helped me get a paid internship where im learning a lot more than i do in school.
I wish I watched this at the exact time it released, rather I wish I was somehow there... I always went to internships with no expectations of pay because I knew I went there to not only gain experience but knowledge, service, network, interaction, pressure, management, heart, perspective, observation. So that I could understand and gain wisdom from it. I LOVE internship, and I do it between sophomore and senior.... every holiday possible, and I LOVED every moment. Now, after COVID, I realized how much I missed the intensity of internships.... and it opened so many doors for me, even now, as I watch Chris Do to gain knowledge, is because I KNOW how crucial they are in the real world. Right now I'm in my Senior year, yet again, thank you for this Chris Do... your content is forever inspiring.
From what I hear, the problem with the internships is, that you think you have to, for your resume. Like the fancier the name of the company, the better.
lyleea in some cases a big name studio might help you. Imagine if you said you intended at Google or Pixar. But the content of what you learned is the most important.
I like how Chris' videos encourage us to take the reigns on our education and finances by designing the learning style that fits us well, even if it means thinking outside the box of traditional advice (such as 4-yr college + unpaid internships). "You're just an organization of one right now."
Thank you for this. Makes me realize I should just get a job in the mean time. My internship sucks although the pay is great I’m learning everything on my own, it’s a new business and doesn’t have a real foundation for me to learn.
This list thing is gold even for non-designers looking for a job or internship in any field. Even coming up with such a list is a form of self-leadership and decision making process that every team (of one or more) should have. I believe employers would sit up and pay attention to anyone who can come up with such a list on their resume/interview and be clear about their goals. One thing I would love to ask about is : Networking. I understand the power of it, but don't know how to build it or make use of it. It seems from the stories I've heard, that there's a mystical "unfairness" about it...
Disagree in the "get an internship when you're a junior". No. Work your ass off and learn as much as you can as early as possible, that is if you truly want it.
I have just started my internship for 5 weeks. The company provided salary but the quality of the internship was pretty bad. It is full of ambiguity and u need to figure out yourself whatever task they given u. When I ask questions about the purpose or content of the task I am doing... they seems pissed off and didnt explain in direct and simplistic matter. When I figure something out...what they want is quite simple but they tend to make things complicated. It is full of ambiguity and I have been losing myself, feeling lost in the company. What is the purpose of me doing this and what am I doing? What is this for? My head have been wondering around and it is not easy. I have been crying and trying to seek help but the employees told me that sometimes they feel lost as well.
First of all, thank you for making this video. Really helpful to make a list and zero in on what I want out of anything. But watching this now makes me frustrated looking back at my dumb internship decisions. I did two internships, both of them were unpaid and they didn't teach me anything. What advice would you give for post grads who want to get quality experience but can't afford an internship?
I am attending an accelerated program that's half the time of a degree program. I wish i'd seen this earlier. I started this internship of sorts that on paper sounds good but i'm not really learning anything and not being challenged. Now i'm a bit frustrated I wasn't thinking like this. I was so focused on the resume because I wanted to get something on there that wasn't a retail job. Still appreciated to know now so I can correct my course.
This make sense man . I'm studying "diploma in Graphics designing " for 2 years should I go next for " BA " in design or go first as an intern and build my career ! What the difference does it affect the getting a job👔as graphic designer ? I'm totally blanked 💬😵😰?
Gotta commend this guy on his speaking ability. Can’t remember a single stutter or bad fumbling of his words. It was a pleasure to listen sir.
Thank you
My list is easily:
Network,
Real world exp,
Portfolio.
Great video guys!! And I really enjoyed the summer school.
It makes good sense to create the criteria in order to pre-measure what you are ready to accomplish as well as an exit strategy if it doesn’t work. (& apply this to every area in your life - so you are constantly checking progress.) I’ll repeat myself, I wish I knew CD when I was a bit younger. Those of you that are still young & can soak up this info and apply it NOW are that much more ahead. Excellent info at every turn.
Hmmm I would love a segment giving advice to adults who are looking to start interning in the creative field. Although I did take a few gems from this. Thanks Chris 💎🙏
Onye let me think about how to advise on that. Tell me more about your circumstance.
The Futur thanks...I'm a female in my 30s who is currently making the transition from the IT field into brand design/development. I am self- taught with most learning being done online for 2 years now. Right now I'm building my portfolio while looking for an internship role to work on professional projects in a brand agency. Any tips you could give a mature intern on how to acquire this role? Thanks so much for the response
@@onyemusic9501 same situation as well. I hope yours went well.
AnDRAWid still a bit of a struggle but getting there . Hope your journey is going well so far
@@onyemusic9501 do you have any update? I'd love to hear whether you found one!
Super helpful! As a sophomore I’ve had a fall semester internship already, but having advice on how to keep myself on track is huge.
Luckily, from where I'm from, unpaid internships are techincally illegal.
I learned so much from my internship. I became way more efficient and organized.
I can only agree from what you've said here, Chris.
I love to see a list like this that helps everyone to get clear what they want. It can help so much.
If you know what you want, the company can help you get to those goals. When you reach those goals and expectations, it helps the company in return, since you are getting more efficient.
Even when you start with a "no" in the beginning, you can turn that into a "yes". There is no need to be afraid to talk with the company about the goals you have, since it can be beneficial for the company too if you reach your goals while you intern for them!
Wow! I am so lucky I found this video at the right time! I want to intern this summer and I was just desperate to get into any organization that would take me in because internship is made compulsory by my university. After watching this discussion I have a very clear list of things I want from an internship and what mindset should I have while interning. Thanks tons Chris!! Keep being awesome!!
I'm interning, and I don't get paid. But, I'm trying to get experience so that I can support my daughter, and I just hope I get enough experience to be able to get a job. I'm trying to get the knowledge and skills so that I don't end up working for minimum wage. Thanks for the video.
Hi, how did it go?
truth bombs, deep insight. love it Chris
thank a lot man, discussed with a lot from people but watching this is just above them. like you mention the exact points we are having problem with.. no extra talk
Going into my senior year , I have interned in various unpaid internship that were a waste of time . I somewhat regret those experiences , but I like to think those lead me to be viewed as more experienced and helped me get a paid internship where im learning a lot more than i do in school.
I needed this video today. Thank you Chris! Wish me luck on my internship interview today.
good luck.
I wish I watched this at the exact time it released, rather I wish I was somehow there... I always went to internships with no expectations of pay because I knew I went there to not only gain experience but knowledge, service, network, interaction, pressure, management, heart, perspective, observation. So that I could understand and gain wisdom from it. I LOVE internship, and I do it between sophomore and senior.... every holiday possible, and I LOVED every moment. Now, after COVID, I realized how much I missed the intensity of internships.... and it opened so many doors for me, even now, as I watch Chris Do to gain knowledge, is because I KNOW how crucial they are in the real world. Right now I'm in my Senior year, yet again, thank you for this Chris Do... your content is forever inspiring.
From what I hear, the problem with the internships is, that you think you have to, for your resume. Like the fancier the name of the company, the better.
lyleea in some cases a big name studio might help you. Imagine if you said you intended at Google or Pixar.
But the content of what you learned is the most important.
if you interned at google or Pixar, you must be doing a lot of things right already >
Thanks! This was really useful
I like how Chris' videos encourage us to take the reigns on our education and finances by designing the learning style that fits us well, even if it means thinking outside the box of traditional advice (such as 4-yr college + unpaid internships). "You're just an organization of one right now."
The pull ups have been paying of
johan terzis lol.
Thank you for this. Makes me realize I should just get a job in the mean time. My internship sucks although the pay is great I’m learning everything on my own, it’s a new business and doesn’t have a real foundation for me to learn.
This is awesome keep up with the content! this vid has tremendously help me scope my perspective towards internship Thanks!
great
Officially 2nd and learned a lot..thank you ✌🏻️
Here's a slice of popcons🍿 xD
Great video, it's really nice watching these videos because it gets you an idea of what to do, and how to get the most out of it
Carlos Daniel thanks man.
wow really helpful.
my list:
experience
network
money or efficiency
MAIL BEST HUG BREED K good list.
You are a great teacher Chris
This list thing is gold even for non-designers looking for a job or internship in any field. Even coming up with such a list is a form of self-leadership and decision making process that every team (of one or more) should have.
I believe employers would sit up and pay attention to anyone who can come up with such a list on their resume/interview and be clear about their goals.
One thing I would love to ask about is : Networking. I understand the power of it, but don't know how to build it or make use of it. It seems from the stories I've heard, that there's a mystical "unfairness" about it...
Disagree in the "get an internship when you're a junior". No. Work your ass off and learn as much as you can as early as possible, that is if you truly want it.
Very Informative and Extremely helpful. I was looking for internships,time to re-evaluate my criteria. Thanks Chris.
I really want this guy to run my life
I need to talk to this guy and just figure my stuff out
what's the problem?
contacted you on instagram
This is so good omg
Thanks 🙏
Thank you, this was helpful.
I think we should add one more point in “INTERNSHIP” heading
*Politics/Office politics
Officially not first, XD That notification bell did the job 😂
it never fails.
Thanks dude! Here's a pizza slice for you 🍕
I have just started my internship for 5 weeks. The company provided salary but the quality of the internship was pretty bad. It is full of ambiguity and u need to figure out yourself whatever task they given u. When I ask questions about the purpose or content of the task I am doing... they seems pissed off and didnt explain in direct and simplistic matter. When I figure something out...what they want is quite simple but they tend to make things complicated. It is full of ambiguity and I have been losing myself, feeling lost in the company. What is the purpose of me doing this and what am I doing? What is this for? My head have been wondering around and it is not easy. I have been crying and trying to seek help but the employees told me that sometimes they feel lost as well.
This is gold
Thank you so much for this! 😭
Chris, hope you ever come to Ukraine with your wonderful talks/lectures! :)
i haven't watched in a while but still great stuff......as always 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
chris!!when are you doing your next design critic session?!
First of all, thank you for making this video. Really helpful to make a list and zero in on what I want out of anything. But watching this now makes me frustrated looking back at my dumb internship decisions. I did two internships, both of them were unpaid and they didn't teach me anything. What advice would you give for post grads who want to get quality experience but can't afford an internship?
Thank you!!
I am attending an accelerated program that's half the time of a degree program. I wish i'd seen this earlier. I started this internship of sorts that on paper sounds good but i'm not really learning anything and not being challenged. Now i'm a bit frustrated I wasn't thinking like this. I was so focused on the resume because I wanted to get something on there that wasn't a retail job. Still appreciated to know now so I can correct my course.
thank you
Thank you so much
What solution is there for someone who came into design later in life? studios value internships and for me in my 30s it seems that window has closed.
This make sense man . I'm studying "diploma in Graphics designing " for 2 years should I go next for " BA " in design or go first as an intern and build my career ! What the difference does it affect the getting a job👔as graphic designer ? I'm totally blanked 💬😵😰?
When there is no money, is it better to go as a volunteer (assuming you get your list preferences)?
thank's for the helpful guidance!
Can you guys give any tips on how to be a superstar design intern? 😊💖
watch the video w/ Leo.
I'm a senior
Who is this guy❤❤❤❤
That was good
HOW CAN I MAKE HIM MY MENTOR !!!
Hellsome already am right?
The Futur We need teachers like you in India !
i TOTALLY agree!!!
Should I get an internship in a design studio/firm or a different sector company that already has a senior designer and want me as help
What class or school is this that comes in to chat? Why isn't this happening more and more? Or is this happening at a University?
These are students from CSUN.
Their teacher brought them in.
what if you can't land a job/ internship, what other choice do I have but to work at an unwanted company to make ends meet?
Keep leveling up at night.
thank you..
relevant ;-;