Creative Team vs. Guest Creative Team Spot: Which first?

[Moni]

I'd love to work on a creative team, and have tried applying to a few recently, but with no luck. Although, I've been digi scrapping for a little while now, I'm still learning different techniques, so I don't think that I'm as seasoned as I should be yet. But, I'd like to keep trying, and it occured to me today that I don't really know if there is some order in applying to teams - should I apply to guest teams first to get my feet wet and to get more experience? Or does it not matter?

Thanks for your suggestions!!

[Lauren Grier]

I applied to my first CT a few days ago-- being for Joana's GUEST ct. I'd prolly suggest starting there (with a guest one). At least that way you can "get some experience" as being part of a CT, and some designers ask you to stay on as well so you never know

[Moni]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'm going to start looking at more calls. Anyone know of good spots to look? The two I tried recently I heard about through blogs that I regularly read.

[brittanylyn]

Before DST I would go to www.justdigitalcalls.com and check out CT calls there. Now I just go to the Calls forum here @ DST. HTH!

(And I definitely suggest guest gigs---they're the best!)

[LindsayLou]

I'd do a guest gig first just to make sure you know what you're "getting yourself into."

[mirandalea]

I would try adding the "searching blinkies" to your siggy along with a link to your gallery.

Then you can post at this thread: http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/s...hlight=blinkie

I did this and within a week I got three offers for CTs. It's sometimes easier than answering a hundred calls. Be sure to put the gallery link in your siggy, though, so the designers out there can see what you can do.

[bjwebster]

I'm on two CT's and I've never had a guest spot. I don't really think it matters which one you do first. Just make sure to read the CT requirements so you know what you're getting into. Good luck!

[bohtieque]

I think working first as a guest would be the best way to go--plus, I think it would be nice to work with a variety of people--it would help keep your creative juices flowing!

[Moni]

Great ideas everyone!
Miranda, I'm going to add those blinkies to my sig, once I can figure out how to add more than one at a time, lol. Thanks so much for posting those!

[Angela G]

I see you have the blinkies goin' (yay!!) but make sure you have a link in your signature so people don't have to search to get to your gallery.