looking through linkedin profiles of people in the animation industry has taught me that the...

Looking through LinkedIn profiles of people in the Animation industry has taught me that the following features help create a professional online profile:

• A respectable display picture.• Clear lists of educational/professional history.• Outside links to personal websites, blogs and show reels.• Lack of informal text. • Making connections with people in relevant areas.

• Communicate with people in a similar profession.• Research thousands of Animation companies.• Find work in the Animation industry.• Check out competition. • Create an online résumé.

Blogs kept by Animation professionals are used as a much more informal way of showcasing yourself online.

The blogs I found were made up of several different kinds of posts:• Sketches/works in progress.• Photographs & anecdotes of daily life/excursions. • Updates on both life and work.• Videos, images and music created by others which inspire the individuals.

• Express yourself.• Share work with anyone.• Attract an online following.• Keep track of your own daily progression.• Receive feedback.