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Rebooting Your Job Hunt
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Rebooting Your Job Hunt

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Desmond Du
Last edited 55 seconds ago by Desmond Du.
Whether you’ve been laid off, a contract ended, or your opportunities didn’t pan out, the job-hunting phase can be overwhelming. You’re not alone! And there is a path forward. This guide breaks down the essential steps to regain momentum.

General

Part 1 The Housekeeping
You are not alone in this journey.
Update your resume
Update your website/portfolio
Update your reel (add recent work, tighten pacing, remove filler)
Seek out friends and mentor who can support you in this journey such as weekly Zoom chat or peer review sessions. Have them audit your works, positioning, professional outreach
Publish your reel and ask friends/peers to reshare for visibility

Part 2 Reconnect With the Community
Opportunities often come through people, not job boards.
Attend local meetups & creative events
ComfyUI Meetups
Creative Mornings + Pitch Raffle
SIGGRAPH, motion design gatherings, design talks, etc.
Join online communities (Discords, Slack groups, subreddits)
Show up consistently: posting, sharing, engaging over time

Part 3 Build Momentum Through Making
Start making new personal works
Publish old works on LinkedIn
Collaborate with your peers to speed run making portfolio pieces
Learn a new skill

Situational

If your contract/work term is ending, you should
Your most valuable assets right now: information and connection.
Connect with your colleagueson LinkedIn/Instagram
Ask for advice:
Career guidance
Industry insights
Workflow tips
Ask for referrals or introductions** to potential leads
Request permission to show certain project snippets** (if allowed)
Document what you did** (tools, workflows, systems, measurable impact)
Organize personal process files that you own*

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