There are many mistakes that can threaten the career of web designers. No matter you are a beginner or an
, no one is safe hazardous career mistakes. You want to know what you're doing wrong, what is wrong in your career? Well, if you're ready, you can read this article.
Web designer job involves working in a network, and the lack of information about you on the Internet is one of the biggest mistakes. Do not expect to get good projects or join a good team, if you do not have a reliable portfolio, and the rule of "shoemaker without shoes" is not working.
Some web designers porfolio for the lack of
blogging, create groups on social networks, etc.
Here are some ways to express themselves on the Internet?
- You can keep your own blog, which will share some secrets and tricks.
- Sign in online communities such as DeviantArt, Dribbble, and Behance.
- If you've done all the above, consider the establishment of a portfolio.
This is a time consuming process, especially for beginners, but it is something that creates a solid foundation.
2. You stop learning
Some
web designers are not worried about further training. Web design involves not only the use of Adobe Photoshop. Although the question of what skills should own web designer will always be controversial, you can not just remain isolated in their own world.
If you are a web designer who does not know even the basics layout, you have to start training now!
In the tech world nothing is permanent, and only those who can adapt to survive the longest.
3. You are too ambitious
Some designers make the mistake and take too many projects simply because they want to make a lot of money. This is a bad decision.
Remember the first paragraph. Maybe you're going to blog, make projects and then write a book about web design? It is better to stop and learn to manage your time as grabbing all at once, you will not be able to finish.
In order to combat the fever, you should have a solid plan of action for every day of the week!
- Use an application (or notebook), which allows you to see your current and pending tasks.
- Take a break and think about what you really need and what you want to achieve.
Because you can not do much with only two hands!
4. Lack of ambition
If there are people who cling to everything, there are also people who do not want to do anything at all. This is not exactly a dangerous career mistake, but soon you may regret his resignation.
Take risks, to step on the new rake, and create new things that had not even dreamed of ... - That's what helps to develop and improve in any profession.
5. You are too vulnerable
This paragraph is the most dangerous. Of course, you're an expert, so do you know what your customers need and all the while trying to subdue their will. While driving a "fight" with the client do not be too emotional.
Mentally prepare yourself for this and think about their behavior.
Yes, often customers are not right, but still, here are some tips.
- Never think that you are the best.
- Listen to criticism, and find the best way to deal with it.
- Open communication is critical to understand customers better.
