Creative Career Coach: Don’t Fool Around
Use your time wisely – don’t delay trying something you’ve wanted to do because the opportunity may soon be gone.
Use your time wisely – don’t delay trying something you’ve wanted to do because the opportunity may soon be gone.
Everyone faces rejection, which is part of the career journey; it’s what you do after getting turned down that makes the difference.
Whatever job you have, act with enthusiasm, commitment, and passion – that includes volunteering with industry organizations like ASIFA, Women in Animation, and ACM SIGGRAPH.
Commit to your career in 2024 – make it a priority to continue taking the time to learn, improve, and develop your skills.
The end of the year is a great time to make decisions - decide to make a great life and career for yourself in 2024 and beyond.
Fall is a time for change – which can be difficult, but sometimes necessary to improve your career and your life.
SIGGRAPH is coming to Los Angeles August 6-10 – have a plan to make the most of your time at the event, or any other such industry gathering.
Sometimes, fathers can be a source of sage career advice – some noted animators share a bit of the wisdom passed down from their dads.
Work/life balance is important, but putting in the time, especially to bone up your skills or move forward on a personal project, is critical for a successful career.
Job postings should list required skills and not include scores of ‘nice to have’ or ‘is a plus’ that are often unrealistic and can scare off otherwise viable candidates who fear they don’t qualify.
It’s a good time of year to be thankful, so don’t forget to send thank-you notes to potential employers you interview with.
Change can be scary but taking a chance to better your career and embrace new opportunities. can be well worth the risk.
The beginning of the school year means it’s time for fresh starts, and a time for both students and teachers to learn new things.
You’d be surprised at how difficult some artists make it for recruiters by neglecting to provide the simplest – and most important – information.
When we grow up, we lose contact with what we did as kids; but there is a job and market for every natural talent, and you are bound to excel when your job coincides with your true interests.