Presenting myself as a working individual is vital for gaining and maintaining professional relationships and work. I hope to achieve a wide digital coverage that contains consistent house styles across different platforms, social media and URL links.
I began by creating a website. This gave me the perfect foundation to present my work, interests and reflect my artistic profile in one space. I was able to capture my creative persona as a whole while ultimately advertising my talents and skillsets.
Digital Media Profiles:
WBESITE: eleanorandersonsound.squarespace.com
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15739129/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-anderson-5b9170255/
It was important to express my outside interests on this page – unlike other platforms, I felt I could show the viewer who I was on a more personal level. By doing this, I included passion projects and photography that I have worked on alongside my sound work. This shows my creative interests behind the pay cheque. Showing that art is my passion, not just a voccation.
My IMDb is also a valuable url link that I can advertise myself through – this provides plaudibiltiy to my proffessional work experience and acts as a portfolio for TV and Film curated work. I consistently update this based on projects I have worked on. Due to copyright and Non-Disclosure Agreements, I find that I am never able to present my work in the format of a showreel. This will either be due to the project not being released yet or other contract ties. My IMDb can act as a replacement showreel, guiding people to where they can listen to my professional sound work.
Having a bio on my company’s website also affords plausibility to any outside industry professionals. This is a chance to advertise myself as a professional working individual, whilst ultimately having the name and company’s reputation aligned with my own. This paints me in a successful light to any directors or other relevant insurance individuals.
Finally, I often use social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram to advertise my career journey. These platforms provide me with a space to talk about outside activities, events or screenings I have attended. By posting specific relevant events I have been to on my page, it reinforces my credibility as an emerging professional within the sound arts industry. Companies or hiring managers can instantly recognise that I have a presence within the creative industry.
Understanding My Audience:
When applying for jobs, I find it crucial to tailor my CV and cover letter around the role. To make this simple and easy, I have a canvas template in which I can easily alter and change my CV at any time. This saves time and enables me to quickly make my CV precise for the job application.
For example, if I were to hire for a runner’s job applications I would play on my duties at sound disposition as a production assistant. Whereas if I were applying for a more audio editing-based role, I would make this centred around my sound design and FX editing tasks.
After recently reaching the interview stage for an internship at Warner Bros Discovery, but shortly after being denied for the role, I was able to ask for some feedback regarding my CV and appearance during the application process. This advertisement was soon taken on board and applied to both my CV and interviewing skills.
Overall, I hope to reach a wide digital coverage over the internet and social media platforms. This must keep consistency and house style throughout to prevent any confusion and preserve my artistic profile.