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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around job searching strategies for a graduating student with degrees in Graphic Design and Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET). Participants explore potential job opportunities, industry competition, and the relevance of their skills in various fields.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to leave Georgia for job opportunities and questions which types of companies would be suitable for their dual degree background.
  • Another participant raises concerns about the competitive nature of the graphic design field and suggests that most jobs may be contract-based, emphasizing the need for a strong portfolio.
  • Clarification is provided regarding the BSEET degree, with some participants confirming it stands for a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Discussion includes the potential for combining skills in graphic design and engineering, with suggestions to target product design consultancies that may value technical qualifications.
  • Participants note the importance of familiarity with high-end CAD software as a competitive advantage in the job market.
  • A humorous term "felt-tip fairy" is introduced to describe a stereotype of certain designers, highlighting the perceived differences in qualifications among designers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the competitive nature of the graphic design field and the importance of technical skills, but there is no consensus on specific job opportunities or the best strategies for job searching.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the variability of job opportunities based on geographic location and the potential for different industries to utilize graphic design skills, but no specific companies or regions are definitively identified.

Who May Find This Useful

Students graduating with degrees in graphic design or engineering technology, individuals exploring job opportunities in creative and technical fields, and those interested in the intersection of design and engineering.

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So I'm graduating in may o8...can't wait!. (sorry I've been saying that way too much) I'll be getting a B.S in Graphic Design and a BSEET. I go to georgia southern but i'd really really really like to leave georgia for awhile just a change of scenerey really. I hope it's possible. My school's dept is really focused on job placement in and around georgia so most of the people at our job fair are hiring for Savannah and Atlanta or Augusta (where I'm from). So my question is when I go looking for jobs to apply to what type of companies are my best bet. I k now I'm not an EE major so it's not like google or GE are going to give me the time of day. do where? and when they say EE or similar discipline for degree requirements does that include EET? I do have safespot if it doesn't work: my sister is a VP at sam's and keeps telling me they hire people in the engineering field. but bentonville's a bit flat and nondiverse for my liking.
 
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What is a BSEET? You are a Graphic Designer = artist/illustrator?
Unfortunately most work in this field is likely to be contract and there is a lot of competition - it's not a field with a very high barrier to entry (see nephew art).
The only way to make money is probably to create a syndicated cartoon!

Entry level jobs at ad agencies, game companies and anywhere else 'cool' are likely to be fought over, do you have a portfolio of work? Are there any 'uncool' industries that could use your skills?
 
mgb_phys said:
What is a BSEET?

I am pretty sure he means a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology.
 
yea... BSEET is in Electrical Engineering technology... and with a name like cupcake I'm not a he. lol . My graphic design studies mainly is focused in industrial drafting and design (which really helps in the EET dept b/c i learned CAD before any of my fellow classmates) and web and publication design. Very non exciting things like designing websites for businesses and formatting and designing annual reports, brochures, catolgues, stationary and whatnots.
 
Interesting combination EEng and graphic design!
Didn't mean to sound rude but there isn't exactly a shortage of 'designers'.

Product design consultancies are good start especially if you are more technically qualified than the typical 'felt-tip fairy'. (1)
Knowing hi-end cad like ProEngineer/Autocad Inventor definitely helps.
I don't know of any specific companies in the US, you should probably pick an area to live and then look for an employer, they are likely to be spread around any high tech region.

(1) Official engineering term for desginer brought in by a company who has more piercings than IQ points and 'designs' the poduct with a few coloured swipes of a pen that the 'real' engineers then have to try and get an injection mould tool to make.
 
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felt tip fairy... lol. ...new favourite phrase. thanks for the advise
 

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