#metaref

[u-t-d]

lazy tag sortation system (for me, fix later)

#metaref - abt characters

#insporef - img reference

#miscref - etc.

#archiving for purposes - posts

[aliensreference]

Since tumblr doesn’t have a good system to organize likes/saves, this sideblog is for me to put anything I don’t want to be lost in the ether of my likes that I’ll never go thru.

Tagging system (under construction):

Art reference and drawing tutorials: #artref

Various online tools, useful websites and programs: #techref

Life hacks, other irl advice: #liferef

Media I want to check out: #mediarecs

Meta, long posts I want to read again: #metaref

Memes, shitposts, funny pics: #memeref

History, linguistics, science: #education

Writing tips: #writing

Links to stuff: #links

[fandomprofessional-blog]

Soft Skills for Metabloggers

Correction

Adherence to cultural/environmental expectations

Communication

[fandomprofessional-blog]

Technical Skills for Metabloggers

Guys I’ll be honest, you are the most across the board cross comparison people I’ve ever met. Discuss at your leisure all the platforms you search through including video clips, audio clips, screencaptures, document scanning, etc and the applications you use for them.

Pay attention to applications similar to industry standards like

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

etc.

[fandomprofessional-blog]

Interview Questions to Discuss Fandom

Generally, most fandom activities fit into the “What do you like to do outside of work?” question. If you’ve listed in your application that you’re familiar with fanartist skills (Photoshop, metadata, paypal, etc.), answer if and when the interviewer brings it up.

Interview question: “What do you like to do outside of work?”

Answer along the lines of being part of an Internet community of [insert skill group. ie: artists, authors, etc] who met through interest in [insert your fandom here]. Discuss feedback, promos, networking, and the expansion of your personal skills. If you feel comfortable or are asked specifics, discuss trades, collabs, requests, commissions, performances, etc. Keep it safe for work. Unless exposure and familiarity with erotic media is important. Usually it is NOT.

Discuss specific troubles you have run into, your opinions on them, and how you solve them. If you can, tie in how those problems are more than fandom specific.

The most important reasons why you’re bringing up fandom in the first place is to make yourself stand out and to emphasize that you are dedicated.

Talk about canon to the level that you are asked. They ask who’s your favorite? Reply with who they are. If you’re asked why they’re your favorite, please do not respond with “because they’re an asshole.” Redirect back to positive traits that you share with the character. Emphasize how drawing them has helped you improve your artistic skill.

If you mentioned skills that relate to fandom in the application:

Explain them in your cover letter about how they relate to the job you’re applying for (PLEASE HAVE A COVER LETTER).

Have a portfolio! Have your name, contact info, and current, good pieces featured on it! Make sure your projects are complete and high resolution!

Explain them professionally. Focus on the skills. Focus on the tasks. Emphasize that this is a continuing thing.

Let the interviewer lead and discuss your skills and experience as it relates to the job you’re interviewing for.