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Employment / Re: Dear Abby: Is there life after Equity?
« on: Oct 30, 2016, 07:02 pm »
It can't hurt to go on informational interviews, with people in your immediate network or people a couple steps removed. Coffee with a current or former SM who lives in this southeast market might yield some surprising tips. By the same token, if you have a network of any kind in this area, quick phone calls or in-person chats with people you know might help, even if they have no obvious, direct connection to theater or the arts at all. If these folks have lived in the area a long time, it is likely that they will have AMAZING personal networks. One of the best things my husband did when he was changing careers was talk to an uncle with whom he had never, ever discussed career matters. Two days later, he had a phone number, and the resulting call led to some well-paid gigs and skills training.
Also, looking at the other responses... maximillionx's response reminded me of a recent interview experience. During the second round of interviews for a job, the person guiding the conversation said "So, other than being organized and responsive to deadlines, what are you really great at?" And... I was flabbergasted. So much of what SMs tend to cultivate, especially early in our careers, can be boiled down to just that: organized and responsive to deadlines. It's worth brainstorming a compelling response to this, if you haven't already!
Also, looking at the other responses... maximillionx's response reminded me of a recent interview experience. During the second round of interviews for a job, the person guiding the conversation said "So, other than being organized and responsive to deadlines, what are you really great at?" And... I was flabbergasted. So much of what SMs tend to cultivate, especially early in our careers, can be boiled down to just that: organized and responsive to deadlines. It's worth brainstorming a compelling response to this, if you haven't already!