It's Sunday and I am looking back on a very productive week that leaves me feeling ready (and hungry) for the next one.
First-off, I have completely rebuilt my Portfolio from the ground-up, and am happy with the place it's in now. I feel like it's finally in-shape enough to be the sidekick my resume deserves -- a Dick Grayson as opposed to the Jason Todd I'd been working with, if you will...
Secondly, my Reel has been updated with a link to my fully-updated Behance Pro Website -- http://sperry88.prosite.com -- that includes a comprehensive collection of my favorite film projects from Clark U. and Patch.com, several of which I have touched-up, which was a very fun process for me as an editor. Final Cut Pro drives me crazy sometime, but every time I return from a long break I find myself realizing how much I really missed the old bird. There are still a few more projects I want to add to the site, after some more tinkering, in addition to a few new projects I'm working on (including a sizzle reel) but that's just fine by me... I've got the time and am absolutely loving the recent return of one of my favorite hobbies.
Thirdly, I have completely re-written all of my cover letters for each of my ideal companies, and will continue to do so with each new application. While I now have a wide array of templates to work from, I believe that the specific integration of each prospective role is essential to making me stand out as an enthusiastic and high-quality candidate. Plus, it helps me to consider why I would be a good fit for the role, as in some cases, I end up realizing that my time may be better spent pursing other opportunities.
So all-in-all, I think it's been a good week for my Transition Period -- while I didn't fill out any new job applications, I sharpened all my tools so that I will be ready to apply with confidence to my next "dream" role. Additionally, I took the time to do some very thorough research on several companies I'm interested in, such as; Non-Profits programs like Americorps Vista and NCCC, Connecticut businesses like ESPN and AEG, and World-Wide brands with strong entry-level career programs like CBS and Disney. In so doing, I have a better understanding of the sort of roles I'm looking for, and, perhaps more importantly, an even better understanding of the kind of roles I'm not looking for. Going forward, I am going to keep a comprehensive record of all the roles I apply for, and keep a list of my favorites so that I will know what I should, and should not, be looking for in my next job.
Until next time, true believers.
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