I wasn't involved in Graphic Design for too long but I took about 9 classes on the subject. What I will share is what I learned during those classes and advice given to me by teachers and my peers.
1. Print Production is costly
I learned this the hard way after spending about 30 dollars just for one project. This might not seem like much but when you don't have a job it really is a lot. I would go on to spend maybe 150 dollars in total. The teachers say they want to help you out but most of the time I'm sure they don't really care. You might have to go around and check all the print shops. So whenever you take a job remember to add in the cost of print production.
2. Learn to Code
In the modern age, graphic designers will need to know a little web design. You don't have to be a master at it but you will need to understand CSS and HTML5. There are many free resources like Khan Academy and Code Academy.
3. Backup Data/SAVE!!
I can't tell you how many people lost all of their projects because something happened to their flash drive or they forgot to save. Always save your project multiple times and find some kind of program that you can share copies of your work in. It might be good to invest in a portable hard drive.
4. Don't sell yourself short
There are a lot of graphic designers out there who are selling their services cheaply. This changes other designers to look bad because of how much they charge and it also lowers the amount of work towards quality designers. Plus you are not making much money if you only charge 5 dollars for any graphic design task. So please don't be a graphic design whore.
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