Getting Them to Notice You (LINK)
April 5th 2008 03:14
Getting strangers to take notice of your serious intent on having a career in the film industry is what breaking into film is all about. In every job search activity -- be it letters, resumes, business cards, newsletters, telephoning, networking, informational interviewing and interviewing for a job.
You must repeatedly create an everlasting and effective impression that motivates the decision-maker to invest more time in your desire to have a successful film career. You need to think of yourself as a business. That is your primary goal -- to market, promote and sell yourself.
You can make an enduring imprint by producing and distributing promotional mailings that are compelling. These promotional mailings can consist of, but are not limited to; job search letters such as cover letters, networking letters and thank-you letters.
Effective letters, as promotional mailings, involve more than demonstrating excellent writing style on flowery paper. For the most part, your letters need to be intelligently produced and distributed to the specific needs of your potential employer.
Most important of all, they must be followed-up with a strategic telephone call. Bypass any one of these letter-writing stages and you will have wasted a lot of precious time and money.
People who hire at production companies like to meet you on paper whether they have met you in person or not. The best way to meet them on paper is with a letter. This letter says a lot about you. It reveals your communication skills and something of your personality. It demonstrates whether you have taken the time to research the position you would like to occupy. The effectiveness of your letter could determine your future career in the film industry.
You must repeatedly create an everlasting and effective impression that motivates the decision-maker to invest more time in your desire to have a successful film career. You need to think of yourself as a business. That is your primary goal -- to market, promote and sell yourself.
You can make an enduring imprint by producing and distributing promotional mailings that are compelling. These promotional mailings can consist of, but are not limited to; job search letters such as cover letters, networking letters and thank-you letters.
Effective letters, as promotional mailings, involve more than demonstrating excellent writing style on flowery paper. For the most part, your letters need to be intelligently produced and distributed to the specific needs of your potential employer.
Most important of all, they must be followed-up with a strategic telephone call. Bypass any one of these letter-writing stages and you will have wasted a lot of precious time and money.
People who hire at production companies like to meet you on paper whether they have met you in person or not. The best way to meet them on paper is with a letter. This letter says a lot about you. It reveals your communication skills and something of your personality. It demonstrates whether you have taken the time to research the position you would like to occupy. The effectiveness of your letter could determine your future career in the film industry.
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