I graduated with my BA in graphic design last June. I’ve worked as an graphic design intern for in-house marketing (few miles outside of Chicago) for the last 3 months and my internship is about to end. I’ve been told they’re seriously thinking of hiring me and one of my coworkers told me to think about salary if it happens. She advised me to be prepared because they’ll probably take low-ball my salary because they I know I want a job (why else would I intern?!). Given this current job market I’m willing to take anything… But I’m curious to know how much an entry level graphic designer should make. I am proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver(html and css). I’ve been designing company newsletters, brochures, email blasts (which I hand code myself). How low is too low? Should I negotiate if it’s too low?

I have been a professional athlete since graduating college. I have a degree in communications from a very good school. However, I am having trouble finding a good resume template that emphasizes my degree and what Ive learned through sports, rather than what companies I have worked for. Any ideas?

I’m trying to make a web site for my fire department I’m needing some help in finding some templates that are fire fighting related. Is there anyone out there that can help me. I’m having a hard time. thank you
I’m serious about this!!! This is for a volunteer fire department.