HOW Design Forum

I received my bachelor degree 2 yrs ago. Haven't really worked in graphic design career yet. I'm
a little older life caught up with me, whatever! I need to go forward in this career, job search is bleek.
Everyone wants 5 years experience min. I need ideas on how to get the experience or get a job.
Starting to get rusty, should I take some online courses? HELP!javascript:void(AddText('[&:]'))

Not sure if your still checking this thread but if you've got good work in your portfolio alot of the time lack of experience won't be a hindrance. If you don't have good examples of work, get to work. It'll make things MUCH easier.

Make sure you focus hard on your online and print portfolio. Make them look outstanding and they will have confidence in your experience in graphic design.

You can always offer to do projects for a minimal amount on a free lance site, this way you gain contacts and also real life business experience.

Freelance for a bit. You don't have to join an agency. I was in exactly the same position as you once, but got lucky because a college friend vouched for me. In retrospect, I wish I'd gone it alone. Bosses suck!