Having a specialty sends the message that you're an expert in a certain area, and employers will more likely see your unique value to their development department. Those with management experience or self-employment success will jump out on resumes. But your previous work, especially if published, will make the most noise when trying to get an employer's attention. Here is where an excellent portfolio will prove what you can do for a company. Those who are natural artists, without computers, who can produce similar or better artistry with computer manipulation will most likely have a better portfolio, and thus a better shot at a job as a Web designer.
Employers know that it is much harder to teach creativity and artistry than to teach technology.
NEED As mentioned earlier, in the Web design field you don't necessarily need a college degree to be a great designer and get a great job. Furthermore, with the Web evolving so fast, many college design programs cannot keep up with the latest in technology training. Web-based training sites have an easier time producing the latest technology training material, and thus are very capable of training aspiring Web designers. As a beginner, you'll first want the basics in Web design. Start with our Dynamic HTML series, which also introduces you to Javascript.