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6 WAYS TO CR AFT AN EFFECTIVE RESUME While a resume on your website is fine, nearly everyone agrees that the ideal way to present your resume online is to use LinkedIn—just include the link on your website's "About Me" page. "LinkedIn is really appreciated by a recruitment team," McAteer says. "It's an easy, efficient way to keep your experience and job titles up to date. It also makes you searchable online, which helps us keep track of your career progress." PICTURE THIS Same goes for your photo. Not a dealbreaker, but McAteer says includ- ing one is definitely appreciated. Keesling suggests using a more creative image if you're applying for the art side of animation, and some- thing more professional on the production and administrative sides. Your image, Huang says, "should be whatever you want people to perceive of you." STATE THE FACTS Essential information includes the studios you've worked at, the productions you've worked on, and the specific job titles of the positions you've held—with exact dates. And make sure your profile always includes your current title and position. CLARIFY Huang says she likes to see two to three bullet points about your roles and responsibilities because "some titles are the same at dif- ferent studios, but the actual job responsibilities are very different." Stick with your main responsibilities and specific contributions, McAteer adds. Don't bog things down with the nitty-gritty. MENTION YOUR TRAINING Include relevant education (especially if you're just starting out or deeper into your career and learning new technology) and all of the tools you're proficient at. ADD CONTACT INFO This has already been mentioned, but it's worth repeating: Include contact information or provide a link to your website contact page. You don't want anyone to struggle to contact you. ADD EXTRAS Additional experience isn't a dealbreaker, but Huang says that anything that displays leadership skills, such as volunteering or mentoring, is always a plus. F E AT U R E ONLINE PORTFOLIO SOCIAL MEDIA MARKET YOURSELF 24 KEYFRAME