liamC
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Is it hard to learn?
Any recommended books?
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Ian
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Same as any other language really, you programme already?
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James
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IMO there is no point learning javascript as 9 times out of 10 what you want to do will have been done before, learn the basic syntax and see if you want to do has been done.
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liamC
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I know HTML, and getting there with CSS, but I've just applied for a job and they say 'Javascript' as well and I don't know it! 
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Ian
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Programming generally will give you enough to adapt to it. You won't need to do much from scratch for the reason James has outlined.
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by liamC
I know HTML, and getting there with CSS, but I've just applied for a job and they say 'Javascript' as well and I don't know it!
Do you know a server side language?
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liamC
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I've been doing my uni project in php/mysql but I've been learning as I've been doing it so not 100% mate no.
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James
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What job did you apply for?
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liamC
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Here's the brief thing:
Description:
The job holder will have to Conceptualize, design, and produce quality graphics, including banners, pop-up advertisements, buttons, and navigation for Internet and intranet use
Provide creative input and support as a key player in the product design team.
Key responsibilities include: The responsibilities will also include Creating web layouts and interfaces, custom graphics and icons, and maintaining graphic standards and corporate branding throughout the product’s interface.
Create promotional email advertisements for distribution to the customer base
Qualifications:
A graduate preferably with a degree in computer science
Experience:
At least 4 years experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Director, Flash, Fireworks, Freehand, and Quark XPress
Experience optimizing graphics for the web in size and quantity, as well as a strong understanding of HTML based-design limitations required
Advanced proficiency with cross-browser/platform CSS, DHTML, and JavaScript Extensive experience in Web design, navigation, content presentation, usability best practices; and Web technology
Knowledge:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Adobe Illustrator in a Windows environment is also important.
Demonstrated ability to import and manipulate dynamic XML data using Action Script
[Edited on 08-03-2007 by liamC]
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James
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Are you proficient with all the Adobe/Macromedia stuff?
That job looks more graphic design than web design to me. Or is that what you were looking for?
I also doubt they are looking for advanced javascript skills, probably just popup and validation scripts which is a piece of piss.
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James
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Reading the way that is written it looks like they are after something for nothing, at a guess I'd imagine they arent offering much more than £20k?
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liamC
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Yeah mate, used Adobe and Macromedia for years. Sad enough to know all the shortcuts etc now as well. I prefer Graphic Design to web, so it doesn't bother me.
The job is abroad, and for a massive company. Normally accomodation, visa, medical insurance is included, so if it is 20k a year after all of that that'd do me fine!!! 
And fortunately I know a few people work for the company so I've put them down as references, and I am getting them to find out who does the recruiting to put a good word in for me! It's who you know at the end of the day!!!
Only thing that may hinder me is that they've asked for 4 years experience in all of the above programs...I don't have 4 years experience in them all, but I have experience in Photoshop for about 6, same with Dreamweaver etc, so we'll see how it goes.
You can but try I suppose!
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James
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Exactly mate, best of luck, wouldnt worry about the javascript thing 
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liamC
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Cheers!! 
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