Getting into the industry

From doing work experience i know that getting into the animation industry is very hard. It is very rear that graduates just walk straight into a job from uni. Most graduates have to either work as a runner. This involves being in the industry and serving tea and coffee. But at the same time you get an insight into how the industry is, and the amount of work that has to get done in a short space of time. Whilst being a runner you can ask workers to asign little task to do. From doing this you can work your way up and hopefully get a job at the end of it.
Another way to get into the industry is by being an intern. This is a good way to gain experience in the industry and developing good peoples skills. It can also be a taster in what it is like to work in a big or small team. Some internships are payed, but at the same time it is very beneficial.