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So, you have an opening for a designer position. There are two ways you can go about filling it. You can go for a seasoned professional with years of experience and a huge portfolio. Or, you can find an active, still-learning-the-ropes student with just a couple of works to fill the opening.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Students have a somewhat mixed reputation among employers and recruiters. Some view them as potentially hard-working, creative, and highly adaptable employees. Others expect nothing but laziness and lack of responsibility and organization skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today, let\u2019s argue that hiring a student designer can be worth it. Here are five reasons why.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019ll Be More Affordable for You<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Let\u2019s start with the obvious. Since students start with zero previous work experience, they can\u2019t demand even the average salary in the industry. That means you\u2019ll be saving on labor costs in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n

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That said, it doesn\u2019t mean you have to compromise on the skill set. You can still find a person with great hands-on design skills. Plus, students have soft skills like writing an<\/span> argumentative essay<\/span><\/a> that may come in handy. Other soft skills include presentation, public speaking, and collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be warned, though: there\u2019s a tradeoff, as always. You\u2019ll need to invest in your new hire\u2019s onboarding and work ethic and skill development; it\u2019s an implicit cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Students Are Full of Novel Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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They haven\u2019t spent years in the creative industry yet. So, they\u2019re not bound by the unspoken rules of design. They think outside the box because they simply don\u2019t know where the box is or what it looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Most student designers are also on top of the latest trends in graphic design. They browse platforms like Dribble and Behance almost daily. At the same time, they\u2019re not afraid to experiment to find an exceptional idea, style, or format.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What does this mean for you? In a nutshell, it means your team\u2019s creative process will get a push from <\/span>truly<\/span><\/i> fresh, one-of-a-kind ideas. That translates into unparalleled final products.<\/span><\/p>\n

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They\u2019re Driven & Motivated<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Plenty of students want to gain real work experience instead of writing another<\/span> opinion essay<\/span><\/a>, and that\u2019s especially true in graphic design. That\u2019s because, in this field, your portfolio is what matters the most.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, they\u2019ll want to prove themselves worthy of a career in this industry. This makes them perfect new blood to reinvigorate your team. This passion can be contagious, and it can drive your team forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But apart from that, this passion means that your new hire will be working hard to showcase their skills and show you that you\u2019ve made the right choice. So, essentially, you\u2019ll be getting more for less.<\/span><\/p>\n

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They\u2019re More Likely to Stick Around<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Think about it. When you hire a student designer, you still need to show them the ropes. They probably know only in theory how to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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