Why networking is more important than your bachelors degree or diploma

I congratulate you for being armed with a shiny, new arsenal of skills that you’re ready to put to use. Yes, completing University or College is indeed a huge achievement (assuming you actually attended) but is only really the beginning. Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to get your dream CONTINUE READING


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What am I worth? Salaries and negotiation explained

I recently gave a talk to a group of design students on negotiating their first salaries. "How much money should I get?" was very much on their minds. Three of them were in the process of bargaining: CONTINUE READING


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Top 20 must see digital design web resources

Whether you're a digital designer or not, here is a list of 20 must see digital design resource websites you'll appreciate. Check these out right now and store it as ammunition against the battles of Web Design, User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design briefs. If you didn't need it then, CONTINUE READING


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An intimate interview with Matt Eastwood, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer at JWT

Described by Britain’s Campaign magazine as a “unicorn” in the communications industry, Matt has overseen some of the most innovative and recognizable creative projects in advertising today. His career has spanned numerous agencies, specialties and countries, including Australia, the UK and US CONTINUE READING


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What a two year old taught me about interviews

Secretly trapped in a 2-year-old's body is an expert interviewer. If you don't believe me, find one (preferably from parents you know) and smile at it. Did it smile back or did it not make eye contact with you at all? Try again, perhaps stand right in front of it. Careful! you might scare it. M CONTINUE READING


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About Ram Castillo

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Ram is an award winning Design Director, Blogger, top ranking Podcaster, Speaker, CreativeLive.com Instructor and Author of two internationally acclaimed books 'How to get a job as a designer, guaranteed' and 'How to get a mentor as a designer, guaranteed'. He's based in Sydney, Australia and in 2012, started the blog GiantThinkers.com which helps thousands of design students and graduates be employed. Ram has since been featured in Communication Arts, HOW magazine, Herman Miller, deFrost*, AIGA.org and Apple.

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