In the first episode of 2023, we felt it quite important to start the year right, by bringing you some much necessary tips from a VFX recruiter, should you be looking to take on a new role.We are therefore pleased to have Sophie Maydon, former VFX Global Head of HR, Recruitment and PR at DNEG (Double Negative), and Director, VFX Talent & Recruitment Consultant  at her firm PXL TalentSophie has over a decade's experience recruiting 100's of VFX and animation artists across many levels and departments. In this episode, we discuss many topics to do with recruitment, focusing on the perspective of a VFX recruiter, as well as the applicant. We discuss and find out about the best practices and ways one could go about successfully coming on top in an interview, the do's and don'ts, try to understand if there are recruitment prejudices and more.This is a very insightful, useful and long awaited episode, and we hope you find it so. As always, if you liked this episode, please ? like, ? leave us a comment, ? subscribe, and ? share!PXL Talent on LinkedInConnect with Sophie Maydon on LinkedInListen to all episodes on our websiteWatch our other videos?What does it take to be a lighting artist? with Jasmine Katatikarn | TVAP EP49?Behind The Desk with Hugo Guerra | TVAP EP47Follow Us ????◉ Instagram◉ Twitter◉ LinkedInSubscribe to us on YouTubeChapters00:00:00 : Coming Up    00:00:29 : Intro    00:01:48 : Overview    00:02:21 : A bit about Sophie Maydon    00:05:59 : Sophie's background as a recuiter at DNEG    00:10:32 : Power comes with pressure, as a recruiter    00:12:42 : Are generic applications a good idea?    00:14:57 : Going through job portals vs LinkedIn DM    00:17:41 : Are Resume's necessary in the VFX industry?    00:21:19 : Showreel advice from a VFX recruiter    00:27:37 : Showreel advice for returning mothers into the industry    00:31:17 : Flexible/Part-Time hours for Mothers in the VFX industry    00:33:41 : In-person vs remote interviewing advice    00:35:25 : Salary expectations - How to respond    00:41:39 : Budget vs experience    00:44:39 : Artists demand by studios    00:47:26 : Should I go to university before working in VFX?    00:52:48 Discrimination in recruiting    00:59:33 Leave a question in the comment section    00:59:55 How to get in touch with Pixel Talent    01:01:28 What not to do, as an applicant    01:03:19 ConclusionEach episode is visually engaging. To not miss out, you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel. Subscribe & Watch all episodes on our YouTube Channel Visit our website Thank you for your support! We appreciate you!