How to get any 3D job w/ 3D recruiter Pia Edberg
00:00 Intro
01:38 How to talk about money.
02:53 the VFX and Animation Career guide
03:22 Who decides what the budget range for an artist is?
04:07 Do you tend to lean towards the artists or the company?
04:51 What can artists bring to the table to get the most money?
05:44 if someone's an a**hole does that make a difference?
06:18 is work experience or portfolio better for your career?
07:18 When in the production pipeline do they hire 3D artists?
08:38 Right now, the hiring climate is in favor of the artist
09:15 The supply and demand of artists and art jobs
09:43 A HUGE thing for newbies to know
10:19 is it appropriate to bring up multiple job offers
11:22 Do recruiters blacklist artists for showing incomplete work?
11:44 Can I still apply with work-in-progress images?
13:01 Do you think online presence is more important than the demoreel?
13:20 In a studio, do seniors help juniors or is it every artist for themselves?
14:18 Has the pandemic caused more crunch or less crunch time?
14:47 How can I disclose a disability on an application without HR jumping to conclusions?
15:34 Should people with disabilities tell the recruiter right away?
16:10 How do I get my connection in the industry to refer me?
17:15 Social Media: LinkedIn vs Instagram
19:04 Should I share unrelated work experience?
19:37 How to get more exposure to your linkedin.
20:45 How many posts is "active" on linkedin?
21:40 Is it better to consistently, even if your work isn't that good?
24:01 Is it better to have unique work or in work in the production style?
24:31 Internships and does it make me look bad that I still haven't gotten a job?
25:42 There are no junior position openings
26:28 Should I apply for a job that I don't meet the years of experience requirement?
27:20 How often can I reapply at a studio?
28:04 Does the wage gap exist?
29:58 How do I make more money?
30:52 What are the downsides to the 3D industry
31:19 LinkedIn is the new resume
32:38 Demanding work-life balance
33:00 Why you want to be kind.
33:22 how important is it to keep your hardware up to date?
34:53 What if the studio I want to work at isn't hiring? / Can I message recruiters directly?
36:08 Do targeted or wide-ranged demoreels work better to get the job I want
37:39 An questions you (reading this on youtube) have for me (Conor) or Pia?
37:58 Any behavior I should avoid?
39:07 Should I hide old work if it isn't relevant to the studio I'm applying at?
39:52 Is remote work going away?
40:49 How many years of experience do I need before I'm an established artist?
41:42 How do I talk about my failures in the past without sounding negative?
42:14 Would people be interested in reading a book about neurogamification?
44:08 Pia as a book coach
44:35 Should I go in-person over remote work as a junior?
46:27 In-person builds trust and camaraderie more than remote work
47:11 If I've worked intermediate positions in other industries, does taking Junior positions look like a step backward?
48:11 Huge thanks to Pia!
The CG Artist Career Guide: Navigating Work & Life in the VFX & 3D Animation Industry:
https://www.piaedberg.com/books/
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