The U.S. Depart of Labor reported yesterday that last month, animation industry employers posted 3,800 really cool job openings, though only 17 were for paid positions.

If you have not changed your job interview repertoire in awhile, try a new approach and ask some tough questions that may put you in the lead to become the perfect candidate.

International freelance agency UtopiaPeople has released talentfinder, an iPhone/iPad application made for studios and companies that need to find freelance talents fast for VFX/TVC/Film projects.

Seamus, a 33-year old male Irish animator in his prime, captured by authorities while bus touring through Kuala Lumpur in 2007, is one of the reasons hope remains for the Malaysian animation industry.

Finding your footing on a seemingly slippery slope towards your success is not easy when each step takes you perilously towards your unknown future. It’s okay not to know where you are going at all times, just make sure you know who is in front of you and who has your back as you traverse up your career path.

My mom always says that you need the right tools for the job. Finding work is a job. Here are the tools you need:

With the way the world is rolling these days, despite the decrease in unemployment, how you get and keep the job you want is becoming like an unrealistic game show challenge. But you do have to ask yourself, if it really, really, really was up to you to stand up and deliver in the face of the extreme-do you have what it takes to be shameless?

When it comes to finding and ACCEPTING a job offer we all have our lists. Yes, I’m talking about your Job Deal Breakers. We all have them whether we really ever sit down and list them out or not. So when you're wondering if you should be happy where you are or start thinking about greener pastures, consider your Job Deal Breakers.

When your job world has gone stone cold silent and you are ready to sign it off, there are a few more things you can do to stir the proverbial job pot before throwing in the towel!

When you think about preparing for your job search you might spend all of your time preparing a killer resume and think that is all you need. Unfortunately, a resume is only one tool in helping you present yourself to a prospective employer or a recruiter. Your job search begins with your ability to research, goal-set and prepare yourself – three ways to plug and play to you’re your career forward and find your dream job.

April 1 is April Fool’s Day--a good time to review 12 mistakes we foolishly make in our careers.

Before you start patting yourself on the back for an interview well done, here’s a few common mistakes that people make that really have an impact on how well the other side of the desk perceives you.

Gus Mastrapa reveals his highlights of the 2012 Game Developers Conference.

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson reminds us that with persistent, consistent effort, you will make progress on the path to success and reach your goals.

Special Guest: OIAF Animators' Picnic 2011 - Part 2 It's the FFAF Pre-Holiday Holiday Spectacular as Joel and Alan continue to bother more legends of international animation trying to eat, drink, and be wary at the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2011, Part 2.  PLUS, backstage hijinks and hosting recap of the OIAF 2011 Closing Ceremonies.

We all like to plan and plan and well, plan what our lives will be like in the future but what you need to remember when you come down to earth, is applying those dreams in the here and now.

Most people think an understated approach to your job search is both respected and desired but, making the most of who you are and what you did on paper is as important as your in-person interview. So when you have the chance to sing your praises, make sure to belt-it-out!

You may have a job to go to every morning, a paycheck you collect twice a week and health insurance-but, are you happy? You may think, “What do I have to complain about, I should count myself as one of the lucky ones.” True, but are you happy? If you are still pondering this question, welcome to the world of the “under-employed.”

While winter continues to freeze our feet, the FMX program is already beginning to blossom. New speakers confirm their attendance, and further exciting presentations and screenings fill desks and desktops at our FMX house.