I’m finding MGTOW advice a lot more useful than my dad’s because no one here is pushing me to conform to a system that wants to ruin me. I’m interested in getting an internship at a specific company that does anime localization. My goal is to gain experience working inside that industry and see how voice actors do their job. I’ve never applied for an internship before so what are some tips and advice you guys could give me?
Hey bro,
First, let me say that anything is possible, EVERYTHING is negotiable. At one point I found myself driving Tanks in the Army until I realized it didn’t provide much of a future. So, without much help at all, I carved my own path into the IT field. And it has paid off time and again. During my journey I’ve realized a few things by means of lessons learned, hope they help or at least provide you some fruitful guidance. I may not have all the answers, especially specific to that field, however, I do love my Anime, and with all things being equal, here is how to wedge you’re foot in the door. IMHO.
1) Rarely is the path to success a straight line. Be mindful that if offered a position doing anything in house, take it. Yes, that includes being a go-for or janitor. Reason I say this is that if you can understand one thing, you can understand seven. I can’t tell you how many times I thought one thing, idea, thought was a rock when it really turned out to be a diamond (catalyst) leading to greater things.
2) If you do decide to waltz in their with no known experience, be sure to come prepared. Have story boards, artwork, and if you can muster if, a 5 minute video of your work that showcases not only your talent, but you’re passion.
3) Prepare an oral pitch; no greater than 30 sec in length. This is known as the elevator pitch. Anything after 30 sec is simply rambling, and you will lose the other persons attention.
4) Be presentable. Before approaching anyone within the firm, walk in, observe your surroundings. How are people dressed? What is the environment? Are people extremely professional or more akin to being relaxed? Recon and mimic accordingly.
5) Do your homework on the company. Know them better than they no themselves. Research the companies mission statement if they have one, be sure to echo that within your 30 sec pitch. Also, do some homework on the people that work there. Specifically the big fish. Think “Social Engineering”. Find out who is the chief there. Look up his LinkedIn profile. Bare in mind that most of this stuff can be done over the phone. Don’t sound to desperate for info, make it as casual as possible. Know you’re “target” better than they do themselves.
6) If rejected, and there is the possibility that this will happen, be sure to take it with a grain of salt. Per say you get in front of “The Man” and he says he likes your work, but thinks you need to work on your “inking” skills or storyboard layout, do just that. And then return, say, 3 months later showing your improvement. This is turn will shown him that
you are A) Serious about your goal B) You can take criticism and C) You can follow direction.
7) If you follow rule #6, and nothing still comes of it, at least you have honed a skill-set, and that is never-EVER a loss.
As a final thought, never let someone tell you you’re idea is stupid, or doesn’t make sense. Those that say a thing can’t be done are literally narrow minded, as they lack the ability to see the exact picture in your head as you do. And when you get there, all they see is the Flash, and not the FIRE it took to get there. You have to WANT it. Like a thief with a bad habit, when one ask you “How much is enough?”, you have to mean it when you say “Just a little bit more!” In the military I was called a CDAT (Computerized Dumb-Ass tanker).. And not that money makes the man, but I now make more Money in a Year than my entire crew.. combined.
We are not here to judge, nor slander, or defy you. We are here to encourage, uplift, and help you define your best self. Nothing worth having comes easy. Best of luck and keep us posted.
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