Looking to break into the VFX, gaming, or animation industry? Or maybe you’re struggling to land a job in today’s competitive market? This interview is for you! 🚀
In this deep dive conversation, Julien (Mon Expansion) sits down with Simon Davies, an industry veteran and recruiter with 15+ years of experience in visual effects and gaming, to uncover everything you need to know about hiring trends, resumes, interviews, and career growth.
🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ The current state of the creative job market (Europe, North America & Asia)
✅ How to make your resume stand out (and what mistakes to avoid!)
✅ Why applying to 100 jobs blindly is hurting your chances
✅ How AI is changing recruitment & what you should do about it
✅ The top skills recruiters look for in candidates
✅ The real reason applications get rejected (and how to avoid it)
✅ How to ace your job interview and make a lasting impression
✅ The future of hiring in VFX, games, and digital art
🔹 Who Should Watch?
🎨 Artists, designers, and technical professionals in VFX, animation, gaming, and creative tech
📢 Anyone struggling to get hired in the creative industry
💼 Professionals looking to transition into a new role
🔍 Anyone curious about how recruiters think behind the scenes
💡 Key Takeaways from Simon:
🛑 Your resume is NOT a finished product—it should be tailored for every job.
🤖 AI is filtering applications—generic CVs don’t work anymore.
🔎 Hiring managers spend seconds scanning your CV—make it clear and easy to read.
💬 Relationship intelligence matters! Your attitude and collaboration skills are as important as your experience.
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