About Desktop Publishing: Getting an Edge Over Other Job Applicants

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Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Get Started Choose Software Make Something From Jacci Howard Bear, your Guide to Desktop Publishing Unemployment is high and if you're one of the unemployed the outlook is not great. And even if you already have a job, you may be looking for something different. Over the next few weeks we'll look at ways to give yourself an edge over other job seekers. Let's start with why you may need a portfolio. They aren't just for graphic designers. Check out some of the great comments over on our Facebook page regarding the decline in spelling and punctuation in formal writing. Have you checked, double-checked, and triple-checked your resumé and job applications for spelling and punctuation errors? Do You Have a Portfolio? Do you think you need one? Not all jobs require a portfolio but in the design field it can often help. A portfolio of your best work could be what gets you in the door. Vote in the poll then find out why a portfolio is good for your job search. Word Processing vs. Desktop Publishing Is there a difference? Now days word processing software is used for projects traditionally created with desktop publishing software. Knowing the differences and similarities can help with your job search and perhaps keep you from offending a potential employer who wants you to do desktop publishing using (ack!) Microsoft Word (hey, if that's what they want and it gets you in the door, don't knock it). See More About:  word processing  design process  Under Fire -- Sort of -- the Em Dash Some folks want to leave out the apostrophe but at least one writer thinks that some of us use way too many em dashes. What do you think? Read more See More About:  punctuation  em dash  Desktop Publishing Ads Job Search Desktop Publishing Ledig Job Job Graduates Ingeniør Job Featured Articles Graphics Tutorials Typography Prepress and Printing Web Design Tutorials Education and Training Business of Design   More from About.com Summertime in New England Whether you're into biking or ziplining, dining in style or discovering works of art, you'll find it in New England. More> London for Free Who says a visit to London has to break the bank? Discover more than 100 free things to do, see and discover. More> This newsletter is written by: Jacci Howard Bear Desktop Publishing Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Desktop Publishing newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   From the Forum Free Classes to Learn Desktop Publishing? Starting a DTP Biz vs. a Graphic Design Biz Critique This Business Brochure Makeover Advertisement