Want a BIG secret about getting your resume to stand out? Want people to call you for work? Want to earn great money and have career security?
I put together this twenty minute lesson on the one of the strategies that has worked for me and most of the my friends who work in the entertainment industry. Put some of this stuff into practice and it will work for you, too.
I’d love to hear your thoughts – enjoy the video.
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Practical and profound. If we could only see the simple things, as you discussed in the video, it would change our lives. Wow, thanks for sharing!!
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Very well-said, Lee. I totally agree with this vid. For years, I’ve had this “be the best at something” notion in the deep and dark alleys of my mind, but hearing you talk about it really has shed some light on the dust.
Thanks for seeing (and acting on) things from a different perspective and sharing it with us. Makes your class all the more interesting!
Best,
Bryan Thomas
Pixel Active
My university basically creates 3D generalists, so i´m just another one like all other students that came out. I was happy until the day i got my first job. Your absolutely right you got to be good, really good, at something. Thats what I felt when i started working. I´m going back to school to finish my Master’s Degree and to put an end to my basic generalist skills.
Inspiring and eyes opener.
Thanks a lot for this video.
Matthew – exactly the same advice, broadly speaking. I edited out a section about how I’m currently ‘best in the world at liberal political videos’ and how that has opened doors for me…whatever your politics, it’s same concept.
I would like to post this video in the blog that i´m starting.
What should i do?
I´m having some difficulties.
Thanks
My own perspective is from the reverse direction, since I’m a business owner and not a job seeker. I get poorly written and generalized resumes all the time. A great truth about Lee’s video, is that the job seeker does need to show some “passion(s)” about subjects in the resume and portfolio to stand out. I usually just quickly scan the resume and then go directly to the online portfolio. If per chance the seeker doesn’t have an online portfolio then the resume is instantly in the digital trash. It’s the age of technology and to me an online portfolio is an absolute must have; no excuses. The portfolio is very valuable as it’s where I literally get to see what the person is creatively capable of, and the experience level I’m dealing with. If the portfolio is interesting, THEN I go back to the resume and start reading through it. Most of the time I ignore the text on a resume, because people can say anything they want to on it (and they do). But until I see the portfolio then and only then can I tell whether or not they told me the “truth” about what things they are really good at, and passionate about.
If we say the proof is in the pudding, then the resume would be the spoon and the portfolio would be the pudding. Long story short, it’s all fine and good to say your are the world’s best at something, and if you have the confidence to say that then you would have my ear, but in following it’s down to business and you better be able to PROVE IT.
I have been a 2d/3d generalist my whole career and I have really been inspired by Mr.Stranahan’s video. It has made me reflect in-ward and answer the question that’s been nagging at me…..
What am I going to be the BEST in the WORLD at?
Thanks again for giving out these videos, it goes to show you that not only do the newbies need advise but even 12 yr veteran in the gaming industry can use too!
Interesting. Love the reverb on your voice
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Lee Stranahan is a useful implement in my arsenal of tools. Not to say he is a tool. That is for the individual viewer to decide. Simple, yet fantastic concepts in this video.
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This is really helpful.This is what i am trying to do .To be best at my work.I am a selftaught artist.So i will have to travel a long way to become an better artist.But one day i am sure that i will achieve my goal.I am still trying to achieve higher standards.This video is a boost to newbies like me.Thank u very much Lee Stranahan
Hi Lee
This is so refreshing to hear. When I last updated my resume, I was told to stick to the generic method, despite my suggestions that that does not make me stand out.
Thank you, this confirms my initial belief and can’t wait to try it out!
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Wanted to thank you for this video. At the moment I am in the process at “being the best” texture artist for the VFX industry. Nothing but motivational.
Thanks again!