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of having an original resume. Companies really value individuality, especially in this day and age where everyone is trying to be unique, yet in that same uniqueness we all fall equal. It has a lot of templates that can be easily modified and would help you to stand out when all they get are the same boring resumes made in Word. The next website that I want to recommend for people interested in web design is Webbly. I’m a graphic designer, I’ve been a graphic designer for nine years, but I can’t for the life of me figure out how web design works. This website is very interesting because it’s just dragging and dropping boxes. It makes it super easy to design a website for a blog, a store, a portfolio, or whatever else you need, and like Canva, it has several templates that are easy to personalize and make your own. This one might not be for everyone, but when you have a great idea for a start- up or a blog, this will help you have a website that everyone can go to, and it will represent your company in a very professional way. So now that we’ve discussed the technical aspects of the design world, we should talk about the money. This is a very competitive world. There is a huge demand for work and not enough companies that are willing to hire long term, so most of the designers I know work freelance. It's fun and keeps you on your toes and fresh with knowledge, but it does make it hard to make long term plans because financial security is difficult to achieve. However, with some luck and a lot, and I do mean A LOT, of networking, you’ll be able to land the position you want. This isn’t specific to only designers; I believe that hustle is what makes the difference between people Graphic Design