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Resumes are dying. It’s a hard truth, but in 2024, no one cares about that polished PDF you keep tweaking.
When you're applying for an artist position and all you have is a resume, here’s the reality: no one knows who you are. It’s easy to get lost in a sea of applicants, and even easier to dupe someone with a well-written CV.
So what’s left?
Social proof.
It’s no longer enough to say you’re an incredible artist, compositing wizard, or 3D phenom. If no one’s talking about you, are you really making an impact?
In a world where trust is hard to come by, social proof does the heavy lifting.
It’s what separates you from a faceless list buzzwords. And here’s the catch - artists who don’t leverage this are falling behind.
How Artists Can Show Social Proof
Portfolio platforms
Don’t just show the final product. Show the breakdowns, the process, even the challenges you faced. Hiring managers want to see the real work behind the polished piece.
Social Media Presence
Your work won’t speak for itself unless you do. Post consistently on LinkedIn and Instagram. Share your thought process, lessons learned, and projects you’re proud of. Get your voice out there.
LinkedIn Recommendations
Employers aren’t just looking at your skills—they’re looking at your network. Who’s vouching for you? Can others validate the quality of your work and the impact you make? Recommendations do the talking when your resume can’t.
Here’s mine from 5 months ago, to 5 years ago, to 10 years ago.
I have over 60 recommendations from former students on my LinkedIn profile.
That’s trust built consistently, year after year.
No resume needed.
P.S. Social proof is your strongest resume. Build it well.
