Why is it important to embed your demo reel at the top of your CV or resume? Because when a studio is sifting through the applications for a new animation role, it will likely start with a stack of CVs.
Make your work easy to find, and easy to link. No special passwords, no dead links. Do this one thing and you’ll be ahead of 50% of the competition.
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Applying for work in the animation industry is a competitive business – the industry needs well trained, well prepared talent who can jump right into their first job.
Jobs Resources at Animation Apprentice
We have many resources available at Animation Apprentice aimed at helping our students find work in the animation industry. To get started, see the blog posts below:
- How to Find the UK’s Animation Studios
- How do Graduates Find Work in The Animation Industry?
- Demo Reel Advice – at Skwigly
- Demo Reel Advice by Animal Logic
- Why Animators Need to be on LinkedIn
- Be the Rhino – remember that rejection is normal
- Six Rules to Create a Great CV
- How to Write a Cover Letter
- How to Find an Animation Internship
- Blue Zoo Recruitment Tips
- Escape Studios’ Free Industry Survival Guide
- Escape Studios Free Careers Guide
- Michael Morgan: “From the Classroom to the Studio”
- Why Animators Need their Own Blog or Website
- How to be a Freelance Animator
- 12 Rules to Find Work in the Animation Industry
- Pixar Advice for Graduates
- Why Animators Should apply for Jobs Twice
To find out more about Animation Apprentice, click here for a link to Frequently Asked Questions. To sign up for our next classroom at Animation Apprentice, follow this link.