Can a Rejected Pitch be Helpful?
An aspiring writer asks, “Is there any resume-related use of having pitched shows at Networks but never sold anything?”
An Overqualified PA
Does your resume make you look more experienced than you are?
Asking the Right Questions
It’s okay to not know everything.
Do You Need a Degree to Work as a PA?
Don’t stress too much about your degree.
Everyone’s Passionate
Telling potential employers that you’re “passionate” is not unique and special way to sell yourself.
The Title is the Job Description
Some advice for your resume.
Should You Go To Grad School?
There are many reasons to go to grad school. But is grad school right for you?
Who’s Your Competition?
A lot of people have been out of work for a long time. (If this is news to you, congratulations on waking up from your coma! There’s probably a lot of things for you to catch up on.) For the rest of you, that means you’re in a competitive job market, even as more and […]
What’s the Difference Between Film And Television Experience?
And how should you list them on your resume?
Should You Drop the Accent?
When I talk with someone about rebuilding their resume, one of the first things I ask is, do you speak any foreign languages? It never ceases to amaze me how many people don’t include this info on their resume. It seems that multilingual folks don’t realize how impressive this skill is to us monolingual plebs. […]
Getting More Than One Job Offer at Once
Logan writes in: I got a call for a 1 week job at $165 for 12hrs. Then, two hours later, I got a call for $200/12 for 3 weeks or more. WWTD? (WHAT WOULD TAPA DO) Can I “quit”, what is etiquette, protocol? When it rains, it pours, right? This is a high class problem […]
How To Become Hollywood’s #1 “Must-Hire” On Major Productions… Without ANY Insider Contacts or Experience
This is a sponsored post about a free Production Assistant Masterclass. You may have noticed I don’t do a lot of sponsored content; that’s because I screen these sorts of things very carefully. If I don’t believe the product or service will benefit my readers, I won’t take the money. Additionally, two other factors led […]