Great Resources for your Job Search!
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Gardner, G. Multimedia and Animation Studios. Washington: GGC Publishing, 2004.

• Lists studios by region with addresses, number of employees, and the type of work they produce.

Gardner, G. Internships at Multimedia and Animation Studios Fairfax, VA:GGC Publishing, 2001.

• Same as above but specifically for studios with intern programs. Also contains sample resumes and tips on cover letters and demo reels.

Gardner, G. Computer Graphics and Animation: History, Careers, Expert Advice. Washington: GGC Publishing, 2002.

• Advice on how to get into the industry with interviews from folks at Rhythm & Hues, Pixar, and ILM.

Sanchez-Chew, A. P. The Fisherman’s Guide to Job Fishing. 1994.

• Learn how to network, use the internet, write cover letters and resumes. Written by a Cogswell engineering student.

Parker, Y. The Damn Good Resume Guide. Berkeley, CA:Ten Speed Press, 1989.

• Just like the title says!

Gardner, G. Careers in Computer Graphics and Animation, Fairfax, VA: GGC Publishing, 2001.

• Includes brief descriptions of specific job titles, skills needed, and salary ranges.

Wagstaff, S. Getting a Job in Computer Graphics; Real Advice from Real People. San Francisco: SYBEX Inc., 2004.

• Information on every aspect of preparing for your career from where to go to school to demo reels and networking. Also includes interviews from people at different levels of various companies.

Hatschek, K. How to Get a Job in the Music and Recording Industry. Boston: Berklee Press, 2001.

• From deciding what aspect of the industry interests you to preparing for the interview, everything you need to know.

Harriss, E. How to get a job in Computer Animation. Raleigh, NC: Ed Harriss.com, Inc,. 2003.

• Create an amazing demo reel and get it to the right people.

Fry, R. 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions. Thomson Delmar Learning, 2000.

• Compares good answers to bad, and gives options.

Bolles, R. N. Job Hunting on the Internet. Berkelry: Ten Speed Press, 2005.

• Includes networking, researching an employer, and cool job sites. Fun, readable style!

Krannich, C. and Krannich, R. Interview for Success: A Practical Guide to Increasing Job Interviews, Offers, and Salaries. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 2003.

• Tips on communications, negotiating, preparation, and follow up.

Ryan, R. Winning Cover Letters. Hoboken, NJ: JohnWiley and Sons, 2003.

• Lots of samples for all kinds of situations. Includes personal inventories to make the writing easier.