Keyword: Pattern cutting, building network
"Perseverance and determination are the key."
Mr. Lewis said when talked about job hunting for graduates. To be frank, Mr. Lewis's career trajectory is nothing short of my aspiration. As a fashion design student deeply passionate about pattern cutting, nearly all my creations strive to showcase my proficiency in this art. I revel in the joy of sketching patterns and witnessing them transform from 2D to 3D, an unparalleled experience. His perspective on pattern cutting resonates with me deeply: "not about destructing garment but building and creating it." Yet, Mr. Lewis's journey through the industry, having undertaken almost every role imaginable, leaves me in awe of his talent, diligence, and unimaginable creativity.
在谈到毕业生求职时lewis先生这么说到。说实话，lewis先生的工作履历简直是我的梦想。作为一个对pattern cutting非常感兴趣的服装设计学生，我的作品几乎无不尝试在展示我的pattern cutting技术，我享受画pattern的快乐，以及看着他们从2d变成3d的欣喜，这些都是无可比拟的。 我认为他对于pattern cutting的态度我是非常赞同的: “not about destructing garment but building and create it.” 但是lewis先生的行业经历几乎是把服装业能做过的工种都做了一遍，这无疑不让我感叹他的天赋，努力和毅力，以及无法想象的创造力。
The pattern cutting industry sets high standards for applicants, often favoring experienced candidates. But as a graduate, there's no need to despair just yet.
pattern cutting这个行业对应聘者的要求很高，他们通常更青睐需要工做经验丰富的员工。但是作为毕业生，先别急着气馁。
1. Start by exploring foundational roles. Like Mr. Lewis's initial foray into the industry as a sample cutter, even if the work itself may seem mundane, it significantly enhances attention to detail, patience, and focus. Moreover, it serves as a fundamental and effective stepping stone towards becoming a pattern cutter in the future. What can I learn from this? Never aim too high too soon; laying a solid foundation and honing one's skills are always paramount. As the younger generation, courage is abundant within us, but becoming a pattern cutter demands time and practice.
1.先尝试一些更基础的工种。就如lewis先生进入行业的第一份工作sample cutter，即使这项工作本身是非常乏味的，但是我认为它对于你的细心，耐心都会有很大程度的提高，以及保持专注的时间。更有利的是，这项工作是日后成为pattern cutter前的最基础简单也是有效的垫脚石。所以我从中可以学到什么呢？不要好高骛远，打好基础，磨练心性永远是最重要的。作为年轻一代，我们心里最不缺的就是勇气，但是成为pattern cutter是需要时间和磨练的。
2. Seize every opportunity. Even when the odds seem slim, never miss a chance to showcase yourself. Through his experiences, Mr. Lewis teaches us that even if the chance appears 99% impossible in your mind, give it your all for that 1% possibility. And he succeeded. Moreover, don't hesitate to ask questions; if doubts arise, resolve them promptly.
2.永远抓住机会。即使你知道希望渺茫，也一定不要错过每一个展示自己的机会。lewis先生通过他的经历告诉我们，即使这个机会在你心里看上去99%不可能，也一定要用尽全力拼这1%的可能性。而他就成功了。同时不要害怕提问，如果心里有疑问，一定要立刻解决。
3. Learn to establish networks and connections with companies and recruiters. During his entrepreneurial journey, Mr. Lewis realized the importance of maintaining healthy and friendly relations with recruiters. Since it's their job to find suitable candidates for positions, staying in touch can make them remember and think of you. While not a prerequisite for securing a job, it certainly helps.
3.一定学会和company和recruiters建立network和connection。lewis先生在自主创业时期认识到了时刻和recruiters保持健康友好的联系的重要性。因为recruiter的工作就是他们的岗位找到适合的人选，因此时刻保持友好的联系会让他们记住你，想起你。即使这不是得到工作的必要条件，但是它总是有帮助的。
(4) In actual design work, learn to extract new elements from old things and develop them. While not strictly job-seeking advice, as a designer, not every design will spring forth from your sketches; sometimes, you need to extract and apply elements from existing designs that align with yours. This is an effective method that can prove invaluable in practical work scenarios.
（4）在实际设计中，要学会从旧事物里提取新元素并发展它。这不算一个求职的建议，但是作为设计师,你不可能每一个设计都是从你的sketch里出现，有时候需要学会从旧设计中提取和你的设计相符合的部分并且运用它，这是一个很有效的方法，在实际工作时很可能会很有帮助。
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