Significant Career Lesson From A Social Media Designer At EGOT Animation Studio
Imaeyen, a Designer at an EGOT Winning Animation Studio, learned the crucial career lesson of always backing up files after losing "everything" on a hard drive, including their undergraduate thesis and client work. This experience highlights the importance of data security and the potential impact of data loss on a professional career.
Data Backup, File Management, Digital Asset Management, Client Work, Career Advice
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Imaeyen Effiong
Designer, Social Media
EGOT Winning Animation Studio
The University of Tampa
Vancouver Film School
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Creative
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Always back up your files. Data loss can be detrimental to a project and career.
2. Learn from mistakes and adapt to challenges. The interviewee's experience highlights the importance of preparedness and having contingency plans for projects.
3. Professional experience is crucial. The interviewee's examples highlight the significance of real-world experience and applying learned knowledge to professional settings
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
The biggest lesson I've learned, luckily, wasn't so negative because it was school-related. But it is very, very important for your career: always back up your files.
I had my thesis on my hard drive for my undergrad. I was working on it, and I just ignored [unclear] everything.
After that, it was for a client for my house company, so my advice is [unclear].
Advizer Personal Links
linkedin.com/in/imaeyen, imaeyeneffiong.com