Here's how you can stand out as a design internship candidate.

Pense que o portfólio é a capa do seu livro. Ela pode ser linda, mas antes precisa ser organizada. Categorize-o (social media, branding, campanha, etc.) Não tenha medo de mostrar seus trabalhos, o importante para o recrutador é entender seus resultados e como foram feitos. Coloque as ferramentas que utilizou, qual foi o propósito e seus resultados. Think of your portfolio as the cover of your book. It can be beautiful, but first it needs to be organized. Categorize it (social media, branding, campaign, etc.) Don't be afraid to show your work, the important thing for the recruiter is to understand your results and how they were achieved. List the tools you used, the purpose and the results.

Como designer, a dica que possa dar, é pensar na tipografia, espaçamento entre palavras e linhas. Claro, isso considerando um pós-triagem. Organize sua estrutura com início, meio e fim. Início (sobre você e escolaridade), meio (experiências) e fim (atividades extras que agreguem valor). ____ As a designer, the tip I can give you is to think about typography, spacing between words and lines. Of course, that's considering a post-screening. Organize your structure with a beginning, middle and end. Beginning (about you and your education), middle (experiences) and end (extra activities that add value).

Networking is one of the most undervalued skills for designers. Attend industry events, join design forums, and connect with professionals on social media. Engaging with the design community can lead to valuable insights about what different companies expect from their interns. It also increases the chances of your application being noticed. Remember, a recommendation from a professional within the industry can be incredibly influential. Building and maintaining a strong network is key to your growth and success in the design world.

Quem quer ser visto, precisa ser lembrado. Vá a palestras, faça cursos presenciais, converse com professores, participe de trabalhos voluntários. Enfim, apareça para o mundo e dê oportunidades para que você apareça. If you want to be seen, you need to be remembered. Go to lectures, take face-to-face courses, talk to teachers, take part in volunteer work. In short, appear to the world and give yourself opportunities to appear.

Quando comecei minha carreira buscava entender como as pessoas chegam a tal resultado. E dentro dos meus conhecimentos, ia estudando as ferramentas para ver quais eram melhores para chegar a tal. Até hoje sou assim, mesmo depois de 10 anos de carreira, ainda mantenho esse processo. Entendo para que serve cada ferramenta e assim vou atrás do resultado. When I started my career, I tried to understand how people achieved such results. And within my knowledge, I studied the tools to see which ones were best for achieving that result. To this day, even 10 years into my career, I still follow this process. I understand what each tool is for and so I go after the result.

Participe de campeonatos da sua universidade ou locais, entre de cabeça nos projetos mais rebuscados e procure demonstrar interesse. Tão importante quanto aprender, é participar e observar como os outros fazem. Take part in your university's or local championships, get involved in the most far-fetched projects and try to show interest. Just as important as learning is participating and observing how others do it.

Even as an intern, your initiative and eagerness to learn will be valued. Show your passion for design and your willingness to contribute to the team. Send a thank you email to your interviewer(s) within 24 hours. Briefly reiterate your interest in the position and highlight a key point you discussed during the interview.