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When applying for a web design job, there are three critical elements that will determine whether you get the job:

Many resumes land in my inbox on a regular basis. A typical job post can yield over 50 applicants in a span of a week. With so many to go through, even the most minor error in the presentation of your resume can get you disqualified. Here's 5 things you should avoid when submitting your resume, especially to a design firm:

*Update 7/25/2010: Added a new one at the bottom!

In this article, we will be discussing common questions that web and graphic design companies may ask you in your in-person interview. Of course, there's no "right" answer for any of these (that'd be too easy, wouldn't it?). Here we go:

1. Why do you want this position?

As long as the answer isn't "I need the money," this should be an easy one.

This is part one in our new series about getting a design position at any type of design firm. We'll start with the basics of applying for a job.

• Part 1 - The Application Letter
• Part 2 - The Resume
• Part 3 - The Portfolio

The Application Letter

This is the often the first impression a potential employer has of you. You'll want to make it at least keep their attention so they can make it to the two other pieces.

I'm going to give you a brief glimpse into an employer's mind (mine), particularly if you're applying for a design job. Employers skim through hundreds of resumes for each open position. Given the sheer volume, you can imagine that it's impossible to read through all of them. Here's my guide on how to avoid getting your resume deleted before it even gets read: