Creative

Ken Yan, a freelance photographer and photography student at The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University, enrolled in continuing education classes to change career directions after a few years in other fields.

Sai-Kit Chu, a recent Ryerson grad turned photographer, offers up some advice for all you novice photographers out there who are interested in taking your hobby to the next level.

As an intermediate graphic designer, (but by no means professional!) I wanted to design my own business card and ensure that the look and feel were truly representative of my personality.

“RWO requires a lot of dedication. We’re only in our second year now, and juggling school, my social life, and the company is a lot of work. When you’re 20 years old, you want to hang out with friends and be social. The company kind of put that on hold for a couple months.”

“Twentysomething” profiles recent graduates who are beginning their journey into the real world and following their chosen career paths. This week I ask Patricia Rubino, a freelance junior stylist with The Artist Group in Toronto, a few questions about her journey so far.

If you’re looking at self-employment as a viable career option, or just looking to generate a little side income, there are easy, effective ways to get started. But whatever product or service you choose to offer the world, be creative!

I wonder why the grass has to be greener on the other side. If I have a job that I currently enjoy (and even if I didn’t), there is no reason why I shouldn’t be fulfilled now. I figure that no job should define my work experience. No job should define my happiness.