First Look! 👀 Asking is The Only Way to Get What You Want: A Playbook for Junior Designers by Ezgi Elitok

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Being a wide-eyed, hopeful junior designer on the lookout for a dream job sounds lovely, but the truth about entry-level jobs in design is - unpaid internships, the Catch 22 conundrum of “lack of experience” and a serious test of perseverance. In this eye-opening episode of Space by Stansons , host Guy Stanley welcomes Ezgi Elitok to the podcast as she shares her trying journey of becoming an Interior Design Project Specialist at Corgan. What You’ll Learn How to (practically) turn rejections into opportunities through proactive portfolio development Why do unpaid internships pose as a potentially valuable stepping stone for gaining industry experience How to build a compelling design portfolio that tells your story beyond just technical skills The importance of support systems and mentorship in early career development Why maintaining resilience and positive energy is crucial for breaking into the design industry How universities can better prepare students for real-world design challenges Ezgi is an Interior Design Project Specialist at Corgan, a global architecture and design firm with an 87-year legacy.