Finished uni!

[AndyR]

Back in the 80s, the convention was "BSc", only add the "Hons" in education.

So a teacher or lecturer putting Fred Bloggs BSc Hons was cool.
Someone in another profession, even with an honours degree, should only put Fred Bloggs BSc.

But, whether that still applies (or whether the Uni lecturer advising us was talking bullsh1t!!) I have no idea.

And after the first couple of months, the sense of achievement and seeing your name with initials kind of wears off anyway! :lol:

My CV says BSc after my name because that's all I've got. I would, however, probably stick Hons after it if I had it, even though I'm not in education.

So, not tw@tty on a CV.

I wouldn't put any initials on my name on covering letters though - you probably could, still maintaining a low coefficient of tw@ttiness, I just wouldn't bother myself.

[Philly Q]

I never heard of that convention about the "Hons", Andy.

I don't think I've ever put "BSc Hons" after my name, but I don't think there's any harm in doing so in the context of a job application.

[AndyR]

... but I don't think there's any harm in doing so in the context of a job application.

In fact, I'd suggest it's the opposite - blow every flippin trumpet you've got Tom!!

Tastefully, of course. Don't be tempted into "Tom CoolDude BSc Hons (1st Class you losers)" :lol:

[_tom_]

:lol: I'll bear that in mind!

[38thBeatle]

Congratulations Tom.

[_tom_]

Thanks Steve :) I just realised I've been posting here since my GCSEs - feels like so long ago now!

[Lew]

Nice one Tom! *high five*

I'm starting a new job next week, it's not one I love but the mortgage doesn't seem to care about that! It's nights so atleast it suits me and means I can carry on looking for a 'real' job in the day/days off. That's the plan anyway!

[Andrew W]

Congratulations, Tom! Getting a 1st is a serious achievement. I hope you're really proud of yourself and that the quality of your degree gives you some extra leverage in the job market: it really ought to. Best of luck.

[_tom_]

Any chance of a job at Dneg, Andrew? ;) I've sent in my CV/reel + breakdown as requested after applying online for a few of the runner/graduate ones (matchmover, rotoscope artist etc) but am yet to hear back.

[Andrew W]

Any chance of a job at Dneg, Andrew? ;) I've sent in my CV/reel + breakdown as requested after applying online for a few of the runner/graduate ones (matchmover, rotoscope artist etc) but am yet to hear back.

Not mine to give I'm afraid.  I think they're getting quite strict on showreels for those wanting to work in the more creative bits.  I think it also really helps if you have a good idea of what you want to do career wise as HR are pretty careful on hiring people with a long-term strategy in mind.  Have you got a reel?  I'm happy to take a look and offer a crit if you'd like?  Also have you tried the other usual suspects VFX wise: Framestore, MPC, Cinesite etc?