In the second of our Industry Experts series, meet Debjani Bhattacharya, freelance Graphic Designer who works for several high growth businesses! Read on to learn how important “Social Media presence” is for her field, how she makes the best use of “Social tools” to showcase her work and source new work.

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1. Tell us what your skill-sets are, what you do as a professional

 

I am a freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer. My skill sets include Illustration, Visualization, Graphic Design, Conceptualization, a good grasp on Design software, User interaction design etc. Being a freelancer, I am constantly on the lookout for new clients as well as roles that challenge me creatively.

2. Why did you decide to use Social Media to get more jobs

In today's world it is very important to have a social media presence and if you are from the field of advertising or a freelancer in any field, you definitely need to have a presence in the Digital world. I have my online portfolio on Behance and Vimeo so I can always share the link of my work samples with  potential clients. I also have a Facebook page that I try to update regularly thanks to Facebook’s reminder notifications :)

In addition I have an updated, and active LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest accounts.

 

Social media not only helps me source projects, it also helps me come in touch with other creative individuals and hence allows me to get feedback and different perspectives on my work.

3. What actions did you take on Social Media to get more jobs

 

I usually look out for job/project announcements that interests me and approach them. I am part of multiple Facebook and LinkedIn groups that are relevant to my field. I have also set up “Job alerts” on my Gmail. Networking with relevant people also brings out a broader angle to my interest.

4. What was the impact of the above actions

 

There is always a network or channel of people I get introduced to. Sometimes it works and I get good projects soon. I usually try to get projects that I can add to my portfolio in terms of variety or experience. Even if they do not work out immediately, I end up making contacts that eventually come to use.

5. What tips do you have for freelancers or jobseekers who are looking for work using Social Media

 

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