Gervais Maillard, Lead Career Services Advisor, RRFC.
“My role is to guide and actively assist graduates in establishing themselves and finding gainful employment after graduation. RRFC is a great place to have this role because of the nature of the programs: Learning in the workplace alongside professionals does a lot to introduce students to the exciting process of building a career in their chosen field. Many of our graduates are enterprising and forward-thinking, and it always makes my day when one of them successfully interviews for a job or gets an exciting gig!”
What do you wish more people realized about our program or offerings?
“The programs are an incredible springboard for a career, starting right when you enter your mentor’s workplace the first time. Relationships are a massive asset in anyone’s professional life, and they are indispensable in the Music, Film, and Broadcast industries. Thanks to the program, you have access to your mentor and their resources, and the opportunity to be the best up-and-comer anyone has ever seen. I wish more people realized the full extent of the value you can develop for yourself through RRFC.”
Do you believe there’s value in being both an artist or creative as well as a professional? Is it good for creatives to also be pragmatic? If yes, why?
“There’s tremendous value in both. For an aspiring creative, having an artistic vision is as essential as the ability to actually follow through on your ideas, build relationships, and be accountable. Being pragmatic is a useful approach to kickstart your own growth: You have to take stock of your assets and have a good grasp of your personal situation and the industry you are entering to formulate a good path forward!”
What advice do you have for anyone wanting to work in the creative arts?
“Keep developing your artistry! Use your judgment to recognize opportunities, your creativity to generate new ones, and work to make yourself indispensable.”
* * * * *
