Career Research

Reflect on your career search and job readiness:

Go to this doc and make a copy before you do your own reflection (external link)
Share your doc with your name on the file and your name on the doc and submit in D2L

AR Designer UJP.pdf

VR Developer UJP.pdf

Junior Programmer UJP.pdf

Set up LinkedIn job notifications
Set up ArtStation Job notifications
Search on MSU Handshake
Talk with the Career Services at MSU Com Art Sci
Check that your resume is AI search proof, using keywords for each job you apply for.
Many jobs that my students have gotten have been through connections, so keep connecting with those that you met in LA on the Game Trip.
When you post on LinkedIn Tag those people
Connect with the Alumni Network on the Game Discord
Start to ask your profs and fellow students for recommendations on LinkedIn - exchange them as a way to encourage others to write one for you.
Try Glassdoor.com for job searches
Get the book Graphic Artists Guild, this can help you with freelancing pricing and salary negotiations by location.

These are some examples of student resumes from when I was teaching Professional Practices at KCAD.

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