Job Search

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1. Where to Start?

Sample Resource Links

EA News
CG Society
Mandrake (hiring agency)
Monster.ca
Path to Pixar

What do you bring to the party!

100 Things You Should Know for the Games Industry

How to Get a Job as an Animator in Game

Sample Portfolios

1. Research Exercise: Document 5 points

Choose an employer to focus on
Find 3 major points of interest in the company
Make a list of THEIR clients (or PRODUCTS if this is more relevant)
Indicate at least 1 reason why the company will prosper (ie. new product launch, new contract, established clientele, etc...)
Identify a niche (useful position) for yourself in this organization

Hand in Research document on Blackboard (include your name). Due next class. 5%

2. Research/ Resources - Top 40 Job Leads
- complete in groups of 4 ( no repeat leads within a group)

2. Top 40 Assignment - Due end of next class as digital files 5%

3. Cover Letters

Special Cover Letter for Covid-19

Cover Letter 1 | Cover Letter 2 | Cover Letter Samples

3. - Create a cover Letter for your targeted Company - Due Next Class 5%

4. Resume

Resume Tips & Essentials

Resumes for Animators

Avoid These 10 Resume Mistakes

Cool Resume Examples

4. Resume Assignment Outline - Due end of next class 5%
Have portfolio content ready for review next class

5. Internship / Placement - Internship discussion

5. - Download and print these documents: Download Placement Documents

6a. Branding - Business Card, Letterhead & Logo (black & white) cool ideas | more cool ideas

6. - Branding Assignment - Due in class 9 10%

card printer specs | printer templates

Criteria:
Business card
1. Standard Cards are 2 x 3.25 "

Hand in printed &/or To Blackboard