Agenda

• Key elements– Your CV– Letter of application– Planning for your interview

• Your on-line presence• Follow-up/feedback• Motivation

Your Curriculum Vitae

“Course of life”

Or

“a personal history of one’s education, professional history and job qualifications with a strong emphasis on specific skills relating to the position being applied for”

Coloured paper will get me noticed

The more they know about me, the better

Your CV should never be more than one page long

A good CV will get me a job

Recruiters and employers read my CV

What happens to my CV?

The recruitment process…

RETHINK THE PROCESS

– Customer-handling skills

– Dealing with difficult customers

– Working as part of a team

– Ability to juggle priorities

– Ability to remain calm in a high pressured environment

PROFILE

Enthusiastic English Literature graduate, with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in journalism, and documentary film.

- Good library-based and web-based research skills - Good telephone manner - Good I.T. skills - Imaginative, self-motivated, positive, thorough - Ability to listen well and learn fast - Good planning and organisation - Ability to work independently or with others

EDUCATION Degree BA (Hons) English Literature (2:1), Roehampton University (2009) A Levels English Literature History History of Art Art GCSEs Nine Grade C or above, including English and Maths

EMPLOYMENT

2000-2005 Techclean Services, Sussex. P/T Duties included cleaning I.T. equipment as well as basic office duties such as filing, invoicing, and answering telephone enquiries.

INTERESTS

- Journalism, Current affairs - Writing - Film- inc. strong interest in documentary film. Some of my favourite directors are Werner Herzog, Kenji Mizoguchi and Frederick Wiseman. - Literature and Language/Linguistics - World Music

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

EDUCATION Sept 1997 – Glyn Technology School Ewell, Epsom, Surrey June 2004

• AS Level – English • A Level – French, Art and Design double award

Sept 2004 - University for the Creative Arts Epsom, Surrey June 2005

• Foundation Degree in Art and Design Sept 2005 - Northbrook College Worthing, East Sussex June 2009

• National Diploma in Music Technology (Merit) • Foundation Degree in Music Technology (Merit) • BA Top up Hons Degree in Music Production (2.1)

EMPLOYMENT Sept 2004 - Odeon Cinema Epsom, Surrey Nov 2004

• Customer service Nov 2004 - The Stoneleigh (pub) Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey Aug 2005

• Bar staff Nov 2006 - Sainsbury’s Lyons Farm, Worthing, East Sussex Feb 2007

• Sales Assistant

NOTE: Throughout further education I have worked as a general assistant for my fathers decorating and property maintenance business as well the part time positions held above.

ACHIEVMENTS AND INTERESTS

Throughout my time at Northbrook College in Worthing I recorded 7 demos/EPs for local bands outside of my coursework so as to make full use of the college facilities. Whilst studying for my degree I also worked on 2 of my own musical projects; Inarchy and Hollis Mason. I independently released 3 CDs for these projects. I wrote, performed, produced, engineered, mastered and managed all of these projects. I was solely in charge of organizing every rehearsal, studio session, gig booking, online promotion and hiring and coordination of musicians. These experiences have given me very strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

I also participated in several live events for Northbrook College acting as head front of house sound engineer in the college’s theatre, as well as additional live work for friends bands at Brighton’s Concorde 2. I am still involved in recording, writing and performing music working in a freelance capacity mainly from home. I hope one day to open my own recording studio.

Profile I am a Computer Animation graduate from the University of Portsmouth. I strive to develop an individual visual style through a creative use of lighting mixed with an acute attention to detail. I have working experience of production pipelines creating realistic lighting and textures using a variety of 3d software packages such as 3ds Max and Maya, in conjunction with Photoshop and mental ray. I'm able to quickly adapt and learn new techniques and software as required to produce quality work. Much of my experience and expertise has come from my own investigation and dedication into learning new concepts and software packages. Expertise

• Autodesk Maya 2009 & 3ds Max 9-2010 • Strong knowledge of mental ray for 3ds Max and Maya • Experienced with the utilisation of a render farm for large and complex scenes, especially how

effective problem solving and time management effect large projects. • Post effects and compositing in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere • Familiar with advanced lighting and rendering techniques for 3ds Max and Maya • Ability to create and implement procedural textures from reference imagery utilising Adobe

Photoshop • Strong desire to learn new software and expertise • Experience of producing projects with an effective use of time management while retaining quality. • Eye for realism and detail within my work

Education

University of Portsmouth – 2005 - 2009 BSc (HONS) Computer Animation. Dissertation comprised of realistic rendering and an architectural visualization project.

Westland’s Technology College - 2003 - 2005 A-Level GNVQ I.T, Business Studies

Westland’s Technology College - 1998 - 2003 GCSE English Lit/Lang, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Graphic Design, I.C.T

References

• Mr Jerry Frost Resort Manager, Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR • Dr Roger Eglin, Course Leader, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Show-reel http://www.vimeo.com/4745951

A quick word…..

…..about your email address

Things to include:

• Personal details– Education/qualification– Work experience– Achievements– Extra-curricular activities– Relevant skills– References

• Please remember to ask permission!

Cover the basics

• What job have you applied for? (and where did you see it)

• What relevant skills/education/training to you have?

• Why do you want to work in the sector?• Why do you want to work for that

company?

Some basics!

• Make sure you address any letter to a named individual if possible

• Yours sincerely if you have a named contact– Dear Mr Smith

• Yours faithfully if you haven’t– Dear Sir/Madam

• Keep your letter to 1 side of A4

My name is (name) and I have been studying media for 7 years, researching and analysing media forms. I’ve gone from studying standard media in school through to digital media in university, digital media really interested me as I feel I am a creative person and love making projects. During my foundation course I was fortunate enough to be taught by Angie Taylor, Angie is a professional motion graphics designer that has written books for Adobe. Angie helped me find my feet in motion graphics and film editing. Through my B.A course I developed a passion for film making, I’ve always been into making films, as a hobby I skateboard and have always been filming and editing small movies of me and my friends. Skateboarding films have a unique style in which they tell the story. I have an artistic nature I’m a illustrator, I like to design small hand drawn characters, as well I am a photographer I really like to shoot in 35mm format also I love to take Polaroid pictures, I like to think that I have a keen eye, if I see something I like I try to capture it in some format that I can keep.

Dear Sir/Madam

I am a recent graduate of Computer Animation from the University of Portsmouth. My aim is to become a lighting artist for 3D and post production, I believe I have a good range of skills and knowledge which will help support me in this goal. I have the dedication and mindset to work hard and perform well, I am inquisitive and work well in a team environment. I'm not afraid to ask for help and learn from others.

I have five years strong experience with 3DS Max, as well as menral ray and Vray. I have introductory knowledge of compositing using After-effects in a CG pipeline.

My showreel can be viewed here: http:

Preparing for your interviews

Body language

• The handshake• Good eye contact• Stand up when someone enters the room• Don’t slouch during the interview• Remember to smile!

Stay in touch..

• Frances Laing• fran@breeze-marketing.co.uk• www.breeze-marketing.co.uk