Hi, everyone. I'm a new to the industry interior design. I just graduated from interior design school
And i'm now having a bit of a hard time finding work or get into a interior design firm. Do anyone have any suggestions or advice on how I can get my foot into a farm? I would very much appreciate that.

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Try to make a connection on LinkedIn and ask if you can talk to someone about their role/take them to coffee. After speaking for a while and showing your work, ask if they would be willing to refer you. Also, not all companies post their job openings on LinkedIn or other job search sites. Check their actual website for job openings.

Attend networking events for the industry.

Do research about local designers & studios. Create sample mood boards & projects. Send them out to local studios and cater style to the studio.

Go to local showrooms and connect w staff there asking if they know of designers or have a way to leave your info.

Unpaid internships help build resumes. Sad but trie and what I did. (Design school doesn’t teach you how to work in the industry and if costs a small studio A LOT to train someone.)

Apply for design internships (even unpaid or short-term gigs at small studios)

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