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Get Hired
Looking for a job can be one of the most stressful activities you’ll ever do. You check Craigslist, answer hundreds of ads, go on a few interviews and nothing happens. Meanwhile, your money is running out and you feel guilty doing anything fun. Or worse, you may have no idea what you want to do or which skills you have that someone will value at a new job.
Because employers have been sending their staff to BAVC for training since 1999, we know hundreds of people at hundreds of companies — places like Lucas Film, ImageMovers Digital, Wells Fargo, Safeway, Cisco, Pixar, Ubisoft, SEGA, The Exploratorium, AKQA, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, BBDO, Apple, Chronicle Books, Current TV, KGO TV, Lonely Planet, and tons more.
The truth is that every company needs someone who understands media technology — not just entertainment companies, ad agencies, web and video production studios and game developers. And being the person that understands how all the tools work together is key.
How can you get hired?
Build Your Portfolio
The job market is turning a corner and companies are starting to hire again. Are you ready? Enroll in BAVC's one-on-one Portfolio Building class and be prepared to show off your work in the best way possible. BAVC's Portfolio class >
Refresh Your Skills
At BAVC, you can pick and choose classes to supplement your skills or take a series of classes to ensure that you have a comprehensive set of skills in a particular area. We have developed a series of suggested class sequences and wrapped them up neatly into certificates that offer beginning and advanced students the most comprehensive industry-authorized curricula. Check out BAVC's Certificates >
Take Our Advice
Networking is vital to your success! If you are not using them already, then you should try these digital networking resources:
LinkedIn is an interconnected network of experienced professionals, representing 170 industries and 200 countries. You can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals that you need to work with to accomplish your goals and get hired! BAVC's LinkedIn Profile >
Connect with BAVC. Check out the resources on bavc.org in our Connect Section. Browse our Paid Jobs Listings, post in our Forums, or attend one of our events that is related to your field.
Participate in your Field. One of the cheapest and easiest ways to network is to participate in your field via social networking. Use Twitter and Facebook, or start a professional blog. You can also network through user groups like the SF Cutters (Final Cut Pro User Group) or groups in your field.
JOIN employees from these companies, just a few of the organizations now training at BAVC
