No Luck Job-hunting: Portfolio Review, Please!

[KellyVega]

Hello,

My name is Kelly and I just signed up yesterday.

I signed up to network but to also ask a question. Since a layoff from a full time design job in 2022, I've had several interviews and rejections after about 1k+ job apps. Also, since then I've worked a few short-term contract gigs. I'm grasping at straws trying to figure out if the issue is my portfolio, my resume or myself. Can anyone review my portfolio(s)?

[RoderickHensley]

Straight off the bat, two thing struck me.Firstly, the gratuitous animated type comes across as gimmicky and a little cheap.

[maurive1241]

I had the same issue landing local gigs, especially as a junior. What helped me was joining platforms like hireoverseas.com to look for remote international work—it opened up way more options than just sticking to my city. Also, your case studies could use more explanation about what your role was and what problem you solved. Recruiters want to see your thinking, not just the finished product.