When it came time for me to find a job, well first of all find an internship, I did what many of us have done. . .ran as quickly as possible to Jen and Biddle for advice. They were completely helpful considering I didn't even have a clue where to start. A big issue with finding an internship or job is figuring out what exactly what you want to do or what you want out of your internship. If you want to get on set, work in development or be in the office you need to look for opportunities that will put you where you want to be. Jen and Biddle provided me with websites that listed production companies, company names and the encouragement needed to just jump in full speed. I did what they told me. I made list of companies. wrote down phone numbers, email addresses and names. I called people that I did not know. I emailed resumes to companies hopeing that one of them would actually read it and not just delete me from their inbox. The worst thing you can hear is No. And as scary as a word as No is, it really isn't all that bad. There is a good chance that out of 30 companies you contact only 10 will respond. Out of that 10 maybe only 6 will be positive with leads, but that's all you need. Once you get a company who will give you a chance; talk to you, interview you, let you work or intern its all up to you.
Once you get that chance, work your ass off. Seriously. Don't be go to work and complain. Do whatever they ask within reason. Don't get caught in the gossip of the office. Everyone can appreciate someone who works hard. Also don't get bent out of shape when you get yelled at. You will mess up. Wheater you get lost on the way to get lunch, break something expensive or lose your petty cash recpites; everyone has done it at some point. Just suck it up and keep going. Don't be above working for free. Sometimes ts the only way to meet people. But know when you're being taken advantage of and when its an opportunity.
So broken down:
• Research companies
• Make list- include:names, numbers, email addresses
• Actually call and email! (Don't chicken out)
• Stay positive
• Make follow up calls/emails
• When you get an internship/job: Kick ass.
Hope this helps. Good Luck from the West Coast.
Mitch.
