Monday, 28 July 2014
[one_half last="no"][separator top="10"]The decision to switch careers is not something that should be taken lightly. Deciding to study again or starting from the bottom can seem time consuming and financially draining. However cliché’ it sounds, if you feel like something is missing in your life some introspection may be required to find happiness in your working life. [/one_half] [one_half last="yes"] [imageframe lightbox="no" bordercolor="" bordersize="0px" stylecolor="" align="right" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1"]Here are five warning signs that your current career may not be the right one for you.[/imageframe][/one_half]
The next step is the research phase. This is where heavy introspection, research and “soul searching” come together to help you arrive at your next step. There are several ways to do this, but you need a focus area to begin with. Start by writing a simple list in a few different columns. Write down:
[checklist icon="fa-pencil" circle="yes" size="small" class="" id=""] [li_item icon="" iconcolor="" circle="" circlecolor=""]All your current skills and talents (However outrageous they may be, you never know what skills you may use throughout your career)[/li_item] [li_item icon="" iconcolor="" circle="" circlecolor=""]Your areas of interest. This can include your favourite pastimes, movies, television shows you enjoy watching or anything that you are particularly passionate about. Leave nothing out![/li_item] [li_item icon="" iconcolor="" circle="" circlecolor=""]A list of people you look up to and what they do. This can include family, friends or even celebrities. Think about why you look up to them and what is so appealing about what they do. [/li_item] [li_item icon="" iconcolor="" circle="" circlecolor=""]What is important in a job to you? This can include working hours, location and what you DON’T want in a job to help you narrow it down. [/li_item] [/checklist]
If there is any overlap in these categories, this is where you should focus. Once you have a short list, you need to be proactive about making sure the decision is correct. Email people in the industry, try some short courses (such as AIT’s free day courses) and get work experience on weekends if possible. The more you engross yourself in your desired industry, the better you will feel about leaving your current job.
Congratulations! If you have arrived at the decision that digital media is your destination, you have a potentially exciting career to look forwards to. You might have a deep yearning to be creative and ultimately be able to gain employment in a job that will allow you to use your unique skills on a daily basis. Digital Media encompasses a number of areas, including Film, Animation, Digital Design, Game Design, IT and app design and much more. These are specialised careers that are growing fields within the Australian landscape.
AIT Student Hugo Leitao believes that following his digital passions has inspired him to learn as much about the art industry as possible.[one_half last="no"][separator top="10"]You might have a deep yearning to be creative and ultimately be able to gain employment in a job that will allow you to use your unique skills on a daily basis. Digital Media encompasses a number of areas, including Film, Animation, Digital Design, Game Design, IT and app design and much more. These are specialised careers that are growing fields within the Australian landscape. [/one_half]
"I believe art is the perfect medium to express yourself and your passions in the most creative of ways. I find it brings new light and understanding to mine. As an artist, I see myself as a 3D Environment Modeler first and a Photographer second although there is no way to separate the arts in life, in your career and the impact they have in shaping your style. I am a dedicated researcher and lack no energy when it comes to my artistic endeavors. The main thing that pulled me into AIT was the energy about it. The place itself feels alive with creative energy, and the ongoing communication and sharing of ideas makes for a great artistic environment"