August Online 1 Day Workshop – How to get a better job? (8th August 2020)

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August Online 1 Day Workshop – How to get a better job? (8th August 2020)

Masters of Motion, Prepare yourself for after the shutdowns : Know what you need to compete in this new environment and have a plan to develop your marketing material.

Be part of a 1 day small and intense Online Zoom Workshop. Get up-to-date on what studios and companies desire in new recruits. Discover what is presently happening in the industry. Examine your present goals, strengths & weaknesses, as well as, explore different career paths. Learn what it takes to create an excellent CV, showreel and portfolio, as well as, methods for good self-promotion and marketing. You will get tips for preparing and presenting at an interview. The workshop will improve your confidence & equip you with a solid marketing plan to help you get your next job.

Examine :

Your own strengths and weaknesses
Career goals and aspirations
The Motion Design, Illustration, Animation and VFX industry
Discuss the difference between working :
Full-time, part-time or freelance
Industry rates and payments across industries
Contracting or running a studio
Look at examples of many well known :
Designers and Illustrators
2d /3d Animators and Motion Designers
Visual Effects Artists

Exercises :

Activity : What position is best for you.
Activity : Practising contacting studios over the phone
Activity : Practising contacting studios via email
Activity : Self-analysis questionnaire
Activity : Build a personal marketing plan

Learn & Understand :

What it takes to create an excellent CV
The essentials of creating an excellent showreel
Self-promotion and marketing techniques
Tips for preparing and presenting at an interview
Important tips on what not to do when marketing yourself
Marketing yourself In the Covid 19 era :
How covert has affected the industry
How to adapt to the new environment

Equip yourself with :