Hi all, realising that this is a Graphics and Design discussion forum I could'nt really find a section for general advice so I thought what the hey I'll try my luck here.

I am actually a graduate, I dont think I can actually change my username, but that as it is I wanted some quick advice from web and new media designers on how I can get into this industry with a years of industrial experience as a Multimedia designer and a 2.1 in Multimedia Computing course?

The frustrating thing is is that people either want more than 1 years experience and/or a better portfolio and technical skill set and to be honest although I got high grades academically the level of work Isnt really up to the standard due to the wide range of areas we covered and not really focussing on anything.

The obviouse solution would be to learn these skills myself, which I am slowly, but I think we can all agree that "on-the-job" experience is much better, so I was just wondering if any of you either went through the same situation or could maybe offer some general advice to a frustrated and bored graduate?

Thank you for your time,

Sukhjinder Singh (Sukh)
BSc (Hons)