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The First Rung: Interview with Brant Daugherty
Jess and Brittany sit down with Brant Daugherty from ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars to talk about breaking into the industry both in front and behind the camera.
Read MoreFive Job Interview Mistakes I Read About and Then Made in 2010
In the whirlwind year of 2010, I set a personal record and went on five job interviews. Each of them resulted in rejection and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. I could almost always pinpoint the reason why I knew they would not be asking …
Read MoreTimes are Still Tough
I’ve heard a lot of people talking lately about how few jobs are out there. It feels like the economy is getting better, but where are all the jobs?
The truth of the matter is that Hollywood is still a very busy place and competition for …
Read MoreAirport Networking
Just because you’re jumping on a plane out of Los Angeles doesn’t mean it’s time to stop meeting people. Fact of the matter is, it’s never time to stop networking.
The LAX Airport is a great place to make connections and meet new people in the industry. …
Read MoreAre You In A Long Distance Relationship? Sucks, Don’t It?
Relationships are tough. Throw 2,000 miles into the mix, and they can feel impossible. It’s hard to leave a significant other while you run off to another state to pursue your dreams. But you have to at least try. Right?
I’m in a long …
Read MoreBriFive: Five Phrases To Avoid In A Presentation/Interview/Everyday Life
I present to you, on a weekly basis, five things. Note that this is not THE five things to do, or THE five reasons I would never sleep with Sarah Jessica Parker. These are simply…the BriFive: Five Phrases To Avoid In A Presentation/Interview/Everyday Life
I have …
Read MoreThe Benefits of Taking a Class: More Than Just Learning
So you’ve moved out to the big city and you’re ready to meet new and like-minded people. You could try to attend every social networking event out there, but let’s face it, being a full-time schmoozer can become daunting. And while there’s no doubt …
Read MoreAnonymous Production Assistant Driving Tip
Check out this great little driving tip from the Anonymous Production Assistant’s Blog: “Have you ever sat in the left turn lane, waiting for traffic to clear, wondering why sometimes you get a green turn arrow, and sometimes you don’t? Well, get ready to have …
Read MoreAskMen.com: Job Interview Etiquette
*This post was featured on Mint.com and is originally written by AskMen.com
So, your resume has gotten you a job interview; it’s the first big step toward the job you want. When your interview begins, however, job skills become secondary. You’re now …
Read MoreNepotism is Rampant & I Know No One: How the Heck do I make it in Hollywood?
One of the hardest aspects of this industry is breaking in. Now you might be thinking to yourself “No Shit Sherlock”, but it is the reality of this industry. NEPOTISM runs rampant. So if you don’t have any connections, it’s …
Read MoreRenters Insurance: Do you need it?
One of the last things on my mind when I moved out here was Renters Insurance. Car insurance feels is a huge expense as it was and there was no way I was getting renters insurance. In reality, I didn’t think I owned enough stuff to …
Read MoreL.A. Misconceptions (As Seen on TV)
Knowledge is everything, and you’ll find yourself at a great advantage by not carrying a false set of expectations with you when you move here. Let’s clear up a few common myths and misconceptions about L.A. as a place and a culture, which Hollywood has bestowed …
Read MoreBeating Internship Requirements At Their Own Game
There’s a noticeable pattern with many adages:
The first day of school is always the longest…
The first screenplay is the most difficult to sell…
The first million is the hardest…
These sayings can all be summed up with a new proverb that I’m going to trademark this very moment: …
Read MoreNo Car? No Problem!
I was daydreaming again. This time it was about walking through the snowy fields in my backyard in Syracuse, NY. It took me a minute, but I came back to reality and looked out the window at 7500 ft elevation and saw the urban sprawl that …
Read MoreThings About LA That No One Told You And The B*stards Should Have
Two years ago I graduated from Emerson College, kissed my parents goodbye and flew from the East Coast to the West, ready to flaunt my hard-earned college degree and extensive (college) resume in the faces of my new peers.
The plan was generic: get job, work hard, …
Read MoreInterview Aftermath
It’s over, you shook hands and you’re walking out. It always seems like the second you step out that door a million things flood into your head. “Why did I say that!?” or “How could I not have mentioned how amazing I am at filing papers, …
Read MoreMaking the Most Out of Switching Coasts
When you moved to Los Angeles, New York City, or wherever you moved to pursue your goals, what made you pick that city? Are you still happy there or have you been thinking about moving elsewhere?
After graduating college I was debating whether to move to …
Read MoreLogging Jobs – No Axe Required
While searching for entry-level jobs, you will come across at least one opening for a “logger”. You will wonder why reality television companies would require lumberjacks. But don’t go buying any flannel yet – it’s not what you think.
The job of a logger is to watch …
Read MoreThe Walk In: A Fine Line
Time travel back to the 50′s: Do you need a job, just head down to where you want one and talk to the manager. Done and done! … Ok so I was born in the 80′s and have no clue if that’s historically accurate. It is …
Read MoreTemp Agencies To The Rescue!
I know what you’re thinking. Temp what? You’ve relocated to L.A. with your media degree of choice ready to kick ass and take names. And then you realize getting a job in this city is hard. Some days, as you send out umpteen resumes into the …
Read MoreHomeless, Jobless, and Poor: Apartment Hunting in L.A.
Homeless, Jobless, and Poor pretty much describes about every recent graduate that makes the big haul out to L.A. to start living the Beautiful Life. But just like the CW show tanked, moving out to LA …
Breaking in to Hollywood…Literally
If you’re a filmmaker, by now you’ve surely heard the tale of a young , bright-eyed Steven Spielberg sneaking onto the Universal lot as a teenager. Once he got past security, he pretended to have an office, made connections and started to build his massively …
Read MoreWhen to Work for Free
If there is one thing that is synonymous with breaking into Hollywood, it’s working for Free.
There is a fine line between a great opportunity and being taken advantage of. Working for free can be a great way to meet new people, gain experience, try out new …
How to Pick Your Hood
Los Angles is a huge and picking the area you’re going to live in can be easily become overwhelming. Whatever you do DON’T commit to a long …
The Art of the Cold E-mail
Throughout my job search I had a hard time finding people to connect with. Networking is always on the forefront of my mind, but sometimes, especially as a small fish in big Los Angeles it is difficult to make those initial connections to get a foot in …
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RENT. FOOD. BROKE.
Rentfoodbroke.com is a great resource for people just starting out and living on a shoestring budget. College loans, credit cards, rent, it’s tough to find much if any spare cash to have some fun. These guys have some fantastic tips, tricks and a great …
Read MoreHollywood University
Hollywood University was launched by television writer Jessica Butler to provide aspiring scriptwriters with the practical information and resources needed to successfully pursue a career in television. Their posts include interviews with and recommendations from industry professionals and address the FAQs of novice scriptwriters.
If … Read More