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I am convinced that there is a job for each of us in this industry, but it will be very difficult to achieve if we do not step in the right direction. In my view, the process has to be very similar to when you're trying to solve a puzzle. Every time I take a piece, first analyze it carefully and then seek its place in the puzzle. When looking for work have to do the same, first analyze our professional profile in depth and only then try to find that hole there for us in the industry. Normally we do the reverse, seek the company you would like to work and send your application, but we do not stop to think if there honestly fit. Upon receiving a negative response we get frustrated and continue sending resumes to other companies hoping that luck smiles on us. It is not a matter of luck. When we do not try to fit puzzle pieces randomly, we first analyze the piece and then seek its place in the puzzle. If you want to succeed in your job search, My recommendation is that first of all you stand to discuss the following points:
Sets a goal oriented you really want to do.
You have to be clear about what you want to do in the industry, what really motivates you and draws you. If you are starting, your reel shall consist solely for personal test. If you are interested in film you do in acting test, because it's what you like and motivates. If you like the world of video game you plantearas action related challenges. If you like Fx the test will be starring creatures. Analyze your reel and honestly ask yourself where fit. If you have a reel with acting and apply a video game company is very likely that you do not hire. The recruiters are very sensitive to such things and not to hire a person who is not motivated to 100% with the type of work done in your company. Nor betrayals you yourself. We do not work just to get a paycheck to make ends meet. You have to feel proud of what you do and feel that your work brings something special to your life.
Your career goals should match your skills.
Scans of an honest what your best skills, you master what you know and do well. You must be clear that your best qualities have to be aligned with your professional interests. Analyze your strengths and looking for a job in consonance with them. You have to focus your job objective realistically, sought those offers that have potential. In case you already have a job and you want to change your role or your specialty, tries to impart these skills in your company and sell the benefits to the company your role change.
And what if right now our greatest passion does not match our best skills? Clearly you have to improve your skills and have yet to find a job somewhat removed from what would be ideal for you, but without losing sight of your professional interests and you long term career. Do yourself a career plan and go for it until the end. If you want to work in film and the only chance you get ahead is to work on video game, try to find the positive part of this work. Thought to be good at physical will help a lot in actuation portion. Amaze, get even game and not let your way through the video game industry is a mere formality. There always has to be something in every step of your career to take you forward. Do not give step back, Not even to get a run 🙂
Search a company which fits your profile.
It is also important to analyze well the job and companies seeking. Look what types of positions are offering and what features should be the person who aspires to them. Select the role and industry sector that most fits your career plan. Ideal if you know someone who is already working within the company to guide you about what they are really looking for and especially, to see if inside you will find what you are looking professionally. Nor can idealize companies. There is no perfect company, is you who has to adjust and find your place within it. Help your managers to understand your needs and that you can feel comfortable within the enterprise environment. Nobody's guess.
Stay positive.
Unfortunately there are now many people who are unemployed, others do not have a job allowed her professional fulfillment and others that get up every morning wanting to conquer the world. The difference between the three is the attitude. Maintain a positive attitude and strong in your job search is crucial. If you have no work is natural that you spend a number of hours to the job search, but not obsess. Plantéatelo like a working day, where you have a set schedule and a few breaks to clear your mind. Do sports and beware. A person with good health and positive energy emerges is much more likely to find employment. Organize any output or meetings with colleagues in the profession. Many of the job does not get published because the information only moves in professional circles. Connect to a network of professionals like Linkedin that allows you to keep abreast of everything that moves in your scene anywhere in the world. Use these circles to know that these looking for work. The world of animation has to know you exist!
If you are seeking employment, hopefully soon find your niche in the industry and that these tips have been useful to find.
