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Feb 2022
1h 13m

How to Stand Out in Your Job Search

SCHOOL OF MOTION: DESIGN & ANIMATION TRAINING FOR MOGRAPH ARTISTS
About this episode
Do you ever wonder why you don't hear back when you send a demo reel or a resume for a prospective job? While there isn't a secret sauce for separating from the pack, there are some tried and true methods for putting your work front and center. We're bringing Frank Suarez on today to talk about what he thinks makes for standout work.
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