Comments on: Unemployment Power-Ups https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/ Creating high-quality, storytelling content Fri, 15 May 2026 18:49:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Scott Wiser https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-118 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:28:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-118 As a late follow up to this post, I’m now working as an artist and animator at Weber State University … currently creating a new, innovative CG animated character! I’ll write a new post on that adventure soon! It’s pretty cool … what started as a small (generally student-filled) position has become much more!

]]> By: Scott Wiser https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-103 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:59:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-103 In reply to Marcus Busher.

Hey Marcus, Good question. That can be tricky because you don’t want to just call them unless you have something REALLY good to say. The fastest way would be to go to CTNX in November … there’s nothing like a face-to-face connection. The slower way, but an actually great way, is to start connecting with artists in the industry through their blogs, twitter, etc. Build relationships by contributing to their interests (waiting AWHILE before you ask for something in return) and working from
there. These connections could lead to others, but the focus should be QUALITY more than quantity. Don’t connect just to connect … connect to build a sincere relationship. If you want more information on this subject, read the book “How To Win Friends And Influence People.” Hope that helps and thanks for visiting!

]]> By: Scott Wiser https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-102 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:55:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-102 In reply to Marcus Busher.

Hey Marcus, Good question. That can be tricky because you don’t want to
just call them unless you have something REALLY good to say. The fastest
way would be to go to CTNX in November … there’s nothing like a
face-to-face connection. The slower way, but an actually great way, is
to start connecting with artists in the industry through their blogs,
twitter, etc. Build relationships by contributing to their interests
(waiting AWHILE before you ask for something in return) and working from
there. These connections could lead to other connections, but the focus
should be QUALITY more than quantity. Don’t connect just to connect …
connect to build a sincere relationship. If you want more information on
this subject, read the book “How To Win Friends And Influence People.”
Hope that helps and thanks for visiting!

]]> By: Scott Wiser https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-101 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:51:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-101 In reply to Marcus Busher.

Hey Marcus, Good question. That can be tricky because you don’t want to just call them unless you have something REALLY good to say. The fastest way would be to go to CTNX in November … there’s nothing like a face-to-face connection. The slower way, but an actually great way, is to start connecting with artists in the industry through their blogs, twitter, etc. Build relationships by contributing to their interests (waiting AWHILE before you ask for something in return) and working from there. These connections could lead to other connects, but the focus should be QUALITY more than quantity. Don’t connect just to connect … connect to build a sincere relationship. If you want more information on this subject, read the book “How To Win Friends And Influence People.” Hope that helps and thanks for visiting!

]]> By: Marcus Busher https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-100 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:36:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-100 Hey Scott, for someone who doesn’t live in industry heavy area, how would you suggest finding and talking with “studio recruiters” ?

]]> By: Scott Wiser https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-99 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:48:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-99 In reply to Rick Hill Studio.

Yes, making contact has been HUGE for me as well. Thanks!

]]> By: Rick Hill Studio https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-98 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:42:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-98 This is great stuff! It’s always nice to read about a creative that’s found ways to stay positive in tough times. We’ve all been there and if you haven’t, it will happen. Thanks for sharing and your advice is spot on. I’m a character designer that’s hustling every day. I wanted to add, making contacts has been huge for me. Find creatives you admire and contact them.

]]> By: Yep https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-41 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:41:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-41 Test

]]> By: Scott Wiser https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-21 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:58:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-21 In reply to Michael Loeck.

Hey Mike! I am still looking, but there are some really cool possibilities coming up in the next few weeks!

]]> By: Michael Loeck https://scottwiser.com/unemployment-survive-vs-flourish/#comment-20 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:21:00 +0000 http://scottwiser.com/?p=51#comment-20 Are you still looking for work?

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