and heres me...

just out of uni, putting together a portfolio so i can apply for an 18k job...

given that median income in the uk is about 20-25k, i dont think a grad with with little or no experience should just be able to flash a bit of paper to get in at 30k+

i need either:

a) a project/job/piece of work that is the job in miniature <-my preferred option

b) to already know the people (through placement/old boys club/whatever)

c) the HR droid/interviewer to not have a scooby doo about the job your applying for

(tick box skill set, turn up on time and looking smart etc)