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What makes you want to stay at your job
I’m interested in illustration and art also a bit of design #artist #design #art #fine-art #graphic-design
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Jonathan’s Answer
Shepard -
This is a great question and appreciate you posting it. I also recognize this question may very well be directed to one who is actively in Art Design/Illustration. Given that information, my response could be generally applied. However, I feel that individual's needs are unique and as a result you will get different responses from different people (even those within the same profession), which by the way is perfectly fine!
I believe that staying in a role comes down to a few factors listed below. This is not a comprehensive list but certainly "must haves" in my book.
Hope that information helps you!
Regards,
Does the employer's culture support and align to my career aspirations and values?
Does the job provide experience which will contribute to my overall growth?
Do I find joy in the work that I do and whom I do it for?
Does my employer actively invest in my personal development and career?
This is a great question and appreciate you posting it. I also recognize this question may very well be directed to one who is actively in Art Design/Illustration. Given that information, my response could be generally applied. However, I feel that individual's needs are unique and as a result you will get different responses from different people (even those within the same profession), which by the way is perfectly fine!
I believe that staying in a role comes down to a few factors listed below. This is not a comprehensive list but certainly "must haves" in my book.
Hope that information helps you!
Regards,
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You totally hit the nail on the head!
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Michael’s Answer
As an illustrator, you may find yourself working freelance most of the time, so a good question to ask yourself is if you are interested in working alone and with art directors and editors. Working as an employee (say, in design) you'd want to see how the company culture fits with what you're looking for, balanced with pay and benefits.
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Sarah’s Answer
Hello Shepard,
This is a great question! I think it's important to really think about what keeps you motivated. For me it's a couple of things:
-Finding work that challenges me
-Finding work that aligns with my interests
-Making an impact
I think it's really important to find what works for you. This is not necessarily something that jumps out at you right away, so give yourself time to explore different options. Over time you will learn what you like and dislike and also find out what keeps you motivated.
This is a great question! I think it's important to really think about what keeps you motivated. For me it's a couple of things:
-Finding work that challenges me
-Finding work that aligns with my interests
-Making an impact
I think it's really important to find what works for you. This is not necessarily something that jumps out at you right away, so give yourself time to explore different options. Over time you will learn what you like and dislike and also find out what keeps you motivated.
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Cassidy’s Answer
What makes me want to stay at a job is directly related to how I feel when I arrive. If I am driven and feel motivated to go into work, confident that I have been trained well, and have been treated fairly, I know that I will want to keep working at the company.
When you’re an employee, it is important that your rights are protected, your boundaries are respected, you feel supported in your efforts, the work environment feels safe, and you feel there is space for you to move up.
I suggest asking yourself how you feel when you arrive and leave work. Are you motivated to get back up and do it all over again? Are you treated fairly? Do you see yourself at the same company in 5 years?
When you’re an employee, it is important that your rights are protected, your boundaries are respected, you feel supported in your efforts, the work environment feels safe, and you feel there is space for you to move up.
I suggest asking yourself how you feel when you arrive and leave work. Are you motivated to get back up and do it all over again? Are you treated fairly? Do you see yourself at the same company in 5 years?