I ask because I'm seeing a lot of them on vimeo and the OP and I are equal in skill level... I'm currently still very much a novice too. Haha.

demo reels? like for actors?

3D/Zbrush etc

Character modeling demos*

oh, that I have not seen

This is an example of a really good one. I'm used to seeing these in droves. CG Generalist Demo Reel - Sarah Bromley