As someone who hasn’t been able to land an interview or receive any feedback from design agencies, I wanted to ask what advice you’d give. I worked in house in a junior role for nearly three years, and recently decided to freelance for a bit. I honestly thought my portfolio and experience were strong enough but after months of applying with no responses, it’s been hard not to feel discouraged. I’ve been feeling stuck for the past 4 months and I’m starting to lose all motivation and confidence..

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It's a tough time for designers everywhere. I was laid off in October, was ghosted on several interviews, and ended up taking a job at a sign shop at half my salary to make ends meet. The job market is a shambles, but that's not your fault. Work on your portfolio, get back to doing what got you into design in the first place (even if it's just making fake logos for fun), and do what you have to survive.

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I'm having a similar issue right now - for what it's worth I think the job market really is tough right now

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Mid-weight designer is stronger on your CV than freelance. Shows your knowledge level.

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Is your title on LinkedIn and resume “mid-weight designer” ???

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Leave it as
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Maybe some companies are skeptical if you would remain committed to fulltime as a freelancer

Go the entrepreneurial route

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