Can anyone give me a chance to prove that I'm totally capable of working? I worked in marketing and advertising for over five years before coming to the UK to study for a master's degree. I chose the field of illustration and visual communications and became the top student in my cohort, with wins from D&AD, among others. It's been a year, and I still struggle to find a job for myself. I even applied to some intern positions, and they said NO. I'm so desperate ...

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I understand how frustrating and disheartening it must feel when you’ve invested so much effort and talent into building your career, only to face rejection. It sounds like you have an impressive background, not just in marketing and advertising but also in illustration and visual communications, with awards to back up your expertise.

The job search can be incredibly tough, especially when you’re trying to break into a new field. It’s important to remember that your skills are valuable, and sometimes it just takes a bit of time for the right opportunity to come along. Keep refining your portfolio, and maybe explore additional avenues like freelance work or networking within communities related to your field.

I truly believe your perseverance will pay off. You're clearly passionate and talented—don’t lose sight of that. If you need any advice or help with applications or networking tips, I’m here to support you.

You might find this useful:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mAA1auaU3PsVbNWwpom454PRU8QbPvFFMLELmRtHQDc/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Hi, thank you a lot and I really appreciate it. Might we connect via LinkedIn? Thank you

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