Graphic Design students hold networking event at prestigious āSocial Chainā
Final year Graphic Design students spent the evening at the Salford Bazaar event, networking with over 60 professionals.
The event, run for and by the students, was hosted at Social Chainās UK headquarters, on Portland Street, in Manchester.
The hyper-modern and dynamic space, occupied by one of the UKās leading digitally led marketing agencies, allowed the students to speak with employers and heavy weights who are always looking for fresh design talent.
Chaperoning the visitors were Level 4 and 5 Graphic Design students, who were making sure everyone was well catered for, whilst also networking, themselves.
Chloe Berrigan, a Level 6 Graphic Design Student, said: āI feel like itās an event that gets people up and talking to others who bring them out of their comfort zone. Iām not from Manchester, and rarely travel into the city, which is why tonight is brilliant because itās allowed me to introduce myself to employers who I wouldnāt typically come across.ā
Kirsty Slater, a Level 6 Graphic Design Student, said: āIām really looking forward to graduating and getting into the real world of work, my dream job would to be an illustrator. Iām really interested in going freelance, so tonight is such a good opportunity to speak to people.ā
Head of Design at the Social Chain Jamie Bryan said: āNetworking is a great way of getting your foot through the door. I hope that being in our offices tonight will open up opportunities to the students.
āWe have a really good connection with the Ā×ø£Ąūʬ and have actually had about five or six graduates from there. The Graphic Design course teaches you absolutely everything you need to know to jump straight into a job.ā
The event was the brainchild of Jo Greenhalgh, Lecturer in Graphic Design. She said: āIt was a very successful evening and weāre pleased with how many professionals attended.
āWeāve had great feedback from industry about how proficient our students were and on the high quality of the work presented. In addition to this, we are really pleased that some students have received offers of placements and freelance work.ā
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