Why They REALLY Aren't Hiring You... (Ben Marriott Commentary)
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
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Securing design and animation work can be tough! While some things are out of your control, you may be making mistakes that are stopping you from getting hired. In this commentary video, Hayley discusses points from Ben Marriott’s amazing video on this topic, offering tangible tips on why potential clients or employers REALLY aren’t hiring you.
✨ Ben’s video | • Why They're Not Hiring...
In this video, Hayley discusses:
✅ Why you should only show your best work
✅ How to avoid confusing clients
✅ Why personal projects are important
✅ How often you should be reaching out to potential clients
✅ Why you should use a CRM
✅ The importance of sharing your process
✅ Why case studies are a MUST
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Pleased a came out of this relatively unscathed 😅 Awesome points Hayley! I only wish I knew these when I was starting 😭
Haha as if we would ever be *too* mean 🙂 They are definitely things we all wish we knew back at the start though, it would have saved a few sleepless nights that's for sure!
I would love to watch a video on case study
On how to build case studies?
@@MotionHatch Yes! How can we build a killer case study? which are the most important parts? how much do we need to write, and how much process we have to show? Thanks Hayley.
@@waltergomezu686 Great, thanks for clarifying :-) Is there anything else you'd like to see from us?
@@MotionHatch Thanks for the answer :) Now that you mentioned, I think it would be great to know how long should be a case study and the best ways to showcase it. Thanks again!
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The dedicated 'process' page is a great shout - thanks Hayley!
So pleased you found this tip helpful! Would you like to see videos on anything else?
Favorite tip was definitely showing the work flow. Something I would love to talk about to clients, but always afraid they would either get confused, intimidated, or would simply not care.
Thanks for your comment! You can use case studies on your website to show some of the workflow rather than directly to the client - we're doing a live workshop on Thursday to go through some of this! Make sure you mark your calendar and set a reminder! Feel free to drop some questions in the live chat if you have any! ruclips.net/video/CGk-Hc_xt-0/видео.html
I would definitely love a Case Studies video!
Thanks for the comment Marc! We popped it on the list!
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@@MotionHatch Woohooo!
A detailed guide on case study will be very helpful. 🙂
Thanks for this, it's definitely on the list. Have you watched any of our other videos?
@@MotionHatch yes! I am a motion hatch regular 😅
@@monojit6820 Great to hear!
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Thanks for the great advice!
You are more than welcome, so glad you found it useful. Is there anything else you would like to see us film?
This is brilliant! Some really useful tips I didn't rlly think about, thank you sm :D
No problem Usef! Thanks for your comment. What other videos would you like me to make?
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Yes please make a video regarding making case studies.
Hi Jeff, thanks for your comment! We did a livestream where we dove deep into case studies, which you can watch here! Hope this helps! ruclips.net/video/CGk-Hc_xt-0/видео.html
great tips. I'm really interested in watching your case study video please make it thanks.
We will definitely look at getting this one out soon. Which tip did you find most helpful?
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Great video! I had no idea about Streak! Going to try using it going forward!
It's such a great tool, let us know how you get on with it!
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I'll definitely would love a "how to build a case study" video
Great, it's on the list :-) Is there anything else you would like to see?
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Great tips! Keen for case studies!
We will be doing a live on this next week so stay tuned!
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Great tips! Thank you very much Hayley & Ben. I would love to see that video about create a case studio, really something I want to look into to get more freelance clients.
Hi Oscar, we will be doing a YT Live this week on case studies so it's a great chance to ask Hayley any questions you have in real time.
Really great vid! I really liked the tip on using a CRM or client tracker
Thanks Margaret for your comment. What other video topics would you like to see?
@@MotionHatch Maybe covering holds: when its good to give out a 1st hold or if shouldn't do holds at all?
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Would love for you to create a case study video. I'm working on some right now!
Hello! We actually did a live stream all around case studies which may help you! ruclips.net/video/CGk-Hc_xt-0/видео.html
Hadn't been back in a bit...like the new hair color! 🙌 And yeah...gonna mention all of these (as well as Ben's) tips in my animation course (community college level). The kids need to hear this advice as early as we can give it!
Glad to hear you are back again and that you're going to share them with up and coming designers! What other pearls of wisdom are you teaching them?
@@MotionHatch I guess I like the reaction I get when I tell the students that you have to learn the rules before you deserve to break any 🙂 (I tell them this specifically during the lessons on the principles of design)
@@johntnguyen1976 I bet that gets them thinking!
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Thank you soooo much
Which tip did you find most useful?
@@MotionHatch all of them super useful. But I think #5 "Use case studies to show your value " is a great tip. When client can see a profit of work that can be achieved (some real numbers) it can make your work more value. Would love to watch video on that subject from you. Thanks
@@oleksandrpolishchuk6128 It's definitely looking like it would be a popular one!
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Definitely the best tip was Streak, I was not aware of this tool. So useful to be able to also organize projects. Some clients want to communicate via email and it was needed a tool like that.
Thanks Hayley :)
Yep I have been very much enjoying Streak for Gmail. Are you going to start using it too now?
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Best tip for me is not to confuse the client. My work has been varied between motion graphics, stop-motion and overlapping cross media work. I've always been a bit averse to making a general showreel because it's not as useful for attracting clients. Making seperate reels or pages of collected work on my website has been the way to go for me so far!
It's such a simple but effective tip. Overwhelm you clients and they will look elsewhere!
Yes, I'd love seeing a video on case studies. I definitely make them, but I'm always interested in seeing how specialists do it.
Thanks so much for your comment! We did a live workshop all around case studies! Let me know what you think, and if you have any questions! Hope this helps! ruclips.net/video/CGk-Hc_xt-0/видео.html
I just loved this video. It was really interesting and objective. For me, the most valuable part was tip number 3.
And it will be great to see a "how to create a case study video" here on the channel. I'm really looking forward to see it
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I found it really interesting that you recommend showing our process with case studies! Not sure why I haven't thought about doing that, but it is a fantastic idea!
Thanks for watching Amanda! Case studies are a great way to showcase your skills. What other topics would you like me to cover?
@@MotionHatch thanks for asking! Actually, I feel that it would be beneficial to discuss how to obtain, charge, and basically network with other creatives. Specifically sound designers and voice over artists. Sometimes I am in a situation where subcontracting that work out would be more beneficial than me taking on those tasks. Especially if the client doesn't have anyone they use in particular.
@@amandarenee1583 this would be a great one that I am sure many of our students would be interested in as their businesses grow!
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@@MotionHatch Sweet! I guess my biggest question with the case studies would be, where do we display these case studies? On a separate reel? Or on a website under a dedicated page? When is a good time to show this to a client? How do you leverage these case studies to increase your asking price?
thanks for the video. the 30 to 1 ratio is interesting to consider. i
But ideally to have hot leads from client themself :)
A lot of great stuff here! I liked #5 the best. I really need to do some case studies and behind the scenes. Cyclops would really help with that. ;)
Hehe Thanks so much for your comment Jeff!
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Thanks Hayley, great video! my favourite tips: 30 emails to get one project and tracking clients by organising them into groups of past present and potential ones.
Really pleased to hear that you liked this one, have you watched any of our other videos?
@@MotionHatch yeah, great content, it's super helpful :-)
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The tip that really stood out to me was using a CRM. I have done freelance projects on the side of other jobs for over 10 years but I haven't ever really thought to compile them into one place and try to keep track of our relationships. I'm also someone who dislikes mailing lists or cold calls etc, so I'm always reluctant to email past clients in case they think I'm hassling them. But ultimately, 1 in 30 emails is a pretty staggering statistic. Thanks for these tips - so helpful!
There are some really great CRM's out there and whilst no one likes feeling harassed the odd check in email is a great way to keep you fresh in their minds for any upcoming projects.
Great tips! Thanks a lot for this video and the all content you provide. They're really helpful for me. 😊
I really need to listen the advice about reaching out more clients (in my case, it is applying for jobs). I always tend to think like "I'm not ready yet. I need to finish this first, then I need to learn this one as well, then do this, and then do that..." and so on and on. I always compare myself with the best artists I see on social media and then think like I'm suck at this job. But I always forget that they were also amateurs at a point. Even though I still think that I'm not capable enough to get a job (haha), maybe I should stop pushing myself this hard and just go and apply for entry level jobs. (But after finishing the two courses and three personal projects that I'm working on right now 😅)
Imposter syndrome is something that we all suffer from at some point, have you had a look at our Client Quest course? It might help you overcome some of these concerns.
@@MotionHatch Thanks. Yes I've heard it, but I'll check it in detail. However, it's almost impossible for me to buy the course because of the low currency value in my country unfortunately. Maybe in the future :) Until then, I have to continue with the free content you provide haha. But the good side is that there are still lots of podcast episodes I can listen. And they're also awesome by the way. :)
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5:00 YES PLEASE :DD !!! ( sorry i love this video ! It will help me for building my beginning experience ! at the time i post this comment im a motion designer student ! )
What's your end goal? Freelance or employed?
@@MotionHatch to be honest with you, i think the very end goal would be freelancing, but i think i need to be employed first in studios in order to gain more experience and saving monney too for hard times ! ( for the type of work, i would do things like Cabeza patata ! ( i took their course but for now i still need training before proposing my services ! )
Great video, i don't have showreel sadly as i was working on fiverr mainly and was doing logo animations. what do you think i should show to my possible clients to catch their attention and maybe even offer retainer contract ?
Thanks so much! I'd say spend time creating a showreel but using personal projects (meaning not client work) and short animations. This also means you can post these short personal projects on your social media channels! Hope this helps!
Much thanks. The tip to not confuse the clients is very useful. I've got several Venn diagrams of overlapping creative skills and presenting that to a potential client or employer seems like forcing a big restaurant menu in their face. That can seem severely inundating when the client has a more specific and clear scope of the skillset they're wanting to invest in. Be safe, creative, and well.
Definitely Corey! I like the restaurant analogy. Is this going to help you to niche down?
@@MotionHatch Niche down? Most likely a simple trim down to be honest. I'll simply focus the skillset to the best of the best of what I have to offer. Trying to work into a generalist career that can handle all of the skills at once.
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Good tips. What system do you use to send emails to customers who have no previous relationship with you? Couldn't this be interpreted as spam and damage your image?
Absolute gold as usual 🏅one of the things that have made all the difference for me is doing personal projects🔥 Most of my portfolio is made up of personal projects and because of that I'm slowly starting to get hired for the type of work I enjoy, we all want to get hired to do what we love and I can't think of a better way than showcasing that upfront!
Also PLESAE make a video about case studies ❤
Thanks for all the great insight ✨
Thanks so much, Lance! I think we better get started on a case studies video!😂
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@@MotionHatch AMAZING! I'm totally here for it 😃I guess my biggest question is what makes a good case study? What info absolutely needs to be in there and what shouldn't, kind of like a blueprint. I've seen case studies that look great but just had too much text on screen which I just couldn't get through or the opposite is true, all flash and no substance. Also, how do you make a case study from personal projects where you we 'everyone' and did everything, making that compelling and interesting.
DO NOT CONFUSE YOUR CLIENT! In creative work I've found that limiting yourself / niching down, ironically gives one more freedom.
It does, too many options lead to confusion and in some cases clients not going with any option at all!
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Case Study tuts!!!
We will definitely be releasing it soon! 🙂
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I would like to learn more about case studies and how to create them.
We have a YT live about this, this week so stay tuned :-) Is there anything else you'd like to see from us?
@@MotionHatch Thank you for the response. Excited for the next one. When I think of something good I will reach out for sure.
CRM is great tip, i should pay more attention to
Thank you! They're so useful for tracking clients! Let us know if there's anything else we might be able to help you with!
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@@MotionHatch wow that's awesome thanks♥️♥️♥️♥️
Dang, was looking forward to you grilling BIG MOTION™😏 ... jk lol. Case study vid plz!
Haha maybe next time 🙂 Anything else you would like to see from us?
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Use a CRM was a great tip!
There are so many great ones out there! How do you keep track of your clients at the moment?
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Personally, I wouldn't write "no reply necessary"
What would you put in, in place of this?
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No reply is necessary!
We LOVE this quick tip! Saves so much time! Are there any other video topics you'd like us to cover?
I didn't know of Cyclops! That's my fav tip! Please sign me up for the giveaway! Thx! Looking forward to making more cool mograph! Thanks for your channel!
No problem. You’re in the running to win Cyclops. What other topics would you find useful?
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Great tips! In addition to writing emails, LinkedIn is a great platform to engage with potential clients.
Completely agree, so many of our students get some great opportunities via LinkedIn. Have you had much success on there?
@@MotionHatch Yes. I got new clients through LinkedIn. It needs some continuous effort and patience though. I mean, like on any other platform…
@@ManueldoesMotion This is one of the things that we went through in our Social Media Challenge recently. It's all about consistency.
@@MotionHatch I saw it on Instagram. You had some pretty impressive prices as well. Fortunately being consistent is kind of easy for me. Cause I love creating content for YT and Instagram. After a while it turns into a habit. How do you deal with all the comments and Messages you receive? You seem to answer all of them:) Do you have a system? It’s quite overwhelming for me…
@@ManueldoesMotion We're lucky enough to have a team so I, Hayley answer some and my assistant Sam answers some and sometimes our video editor/ producer :) We really want to make sure we respond to everyone but it can be difficult for sure. Maybe set 20 mins a day to respond to social and messages? It's good to batch.