Declassified SCAD Survival Guide
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Get Hired
Advices
Desmond Du
Post-CoMotion Job Hunting Advice
While attending SCAD Comotion or similar events can be an excellent way to network and explore job opportunities, it's crucial not to limit oneself to a single perspective.
The motion design industry spans gaming, advertising, animation, and more, so keep an open mind and explore diverse opportunities beyond star studios.
I've compiled a list of resources to help broaden your job search, but this is just a start. Continue researching and sharing resources, stay updated on industry trends, join professional associations, attend events, and network to expand your connections and knowledge.
Streams of Advice
Reputation & Advocacy
I've never gotten a job that I've directly applied for. Any fulltime role or freelance job I've been hired for has been from a stranger reaching out, word of mouth or making a new connection at a networking event online or in person and talking about what I can do for or with them. Get out there and meet people, in my experience, that is where the magic happens.” —
The process of securing jobs is often less about your skills or portfolio and more about your network, including who you know, who knows you, and who can vouch for you.
Diversify your network
An electrician is not likely to share a job with another electrician as they would competing with one another. But a carpenter, on the other hand is more likely to refer a customer to an electrician that they trust — A VFX Supervisor
A humorous anecdote shared by the VFX supervisor involved his experience being invited to speak at an illustrator community event, where he was asked for advice on job hunting. His response to the audience was straightforward: instead of exclusively socializing within their own illustrator community, he encouraged them to venture into diverse communities spanning various disciplines and cultivate new friendships. He emphasized that there was no need for elaborate self-promotion or targeting specific groups. His advice was simple: engage with people authentically, anywhere you meet them.
It’s about timing and hidden opportunities
By the time your job application is read, they would have found another applicant already. And also chances are the job has already been filled and they have not update the job listing” — Tomo
Job opportunities aren't always posted on LinkedIn or company websites. Sometimes, companies need talent but aren't actively hiring. To find these hidden prospects, tap into your network. Reach out to connections to explore freelance opportunities, and as you prove your value, you may open the door to full-time employment.
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