Breaking into the entertainment industry is hard; so is maintaining a career after it’s been established. You’d like to think your reputation and network will help you find jobs for the rest of your life, but it’s just not always the case. Sometimes you simply have to send out a resume and cover letter.

But what should they look like? How can you put your best foot forward, when it’s just a list of credits? Our team has decades of combined experience, both finding jobs and hiring PA’s and assistants.

Not only that, but one TAPA in particular learned the best way to present your credits by working at a below-the-line agency. We represented department heads of every variety, including DP’s, editors, production designers, even line producers. It turns out, this format works well for PA’s and assistants, too!

In the ninety minute, online session, we’ll show you how to properly format your resume, as well as highlight your skills and experience to increase your chances of getting an interview. Plus, we’ll discuss your career goals, both short and long term, and how best to achieve them.

To get started, send your cover letter and/or resume (in a format I can edit, preferably a word doc) to AnonymousProductionAssistant@gmail.com. Then, we’ll (virtually) meet over Google Doc to discuss what you wrote (and maybe didn’t write). Together, we’ll edit every aspect of it, from the overall structure down to the smallest typo.

The whole process takes about an hour and a half, but by the end of it, you’ll not only know what I changed, but why. It’s a collaborative process, so you can carry that knowledge into the future.