Very Creative P/T Job for Actors, Singers, Performers Target 1 Audience Description: As a part-time Wedding and Event Sales Associate you will be helping customers figure out what colors and themes are best for their upcoming sweet 16, wedding or corporate event. It’s a perfect part-time job for performers who need flexibility and who feel [...]
Continue readingPromo Companies
Posted on 25, Jan
The starred companies are companies that friends have recommended. For Promo companies you will probably be asked to send in your headshot – smiley is best! Most of the companies have a “Talent Sign-up” on their website, if not, just give them a call to see how you can submit yourself to get on their [...]
Continue readingApplying at a Temp Agency – Tips
Posted on 19, Jan
Yesterday I applied at a Temp Agency and I thought I’d share a few tips to help you put your best foot forward. Bring 4 hard copies of your business resume – here’s a link to a blog post I did on resumes http://www.survivaljobsforactors.com/o-res-u-me/ Ideally have your resume printed out on resume paper – something [...]
Continue readingTemp Agencies – NYC
Posted on 16, Jan
Here are some New York City staffing agencies that you can check out. Be sure to tell them you found them on Survival Jobs for Actors. Click on the temp agency name to get more info. The starred names means they’ve worked with Survival Jobs in the past. Active Staffing Services Adecco [...]
Continue readingTax Time!
Posted on 28, Dec
It’s almost tax time – and what better time of the year to get organized? VITA offers tax help for Union members if you don’t already have your own tax guy. From what I’ve heard in NY the VITA line starts Very, Very early in the morning! You need every single receipt for every item [...]
Continue readingI’ve heard about TaskRabbit, and it sounded like a great resource for actors, so I reached out to them, and Johnny sent me answers – just for you! So, here you go! What is TaskRabbit? “TaskRabbit is an online Web and mobile marketplace where people can go to outsource small errands and jobs to people [...]
Continue readingMy audition Survival Tip – how to hot roll your hair
Posted on 30, Oct
I know it’s not a Survival Job tip, but it certainly is a must for audition survival for me! Hot rolling my hair is the easiest way to do my hair at auditions. So, here are my how to videos!
Continue readingIt’s the Most Wonderful Time…
Posted on 16, Oct
Holiday Retail Season is about to kick into high gear! Macy’s & Bloomingdale’s are great for part-time seasonal work. Plus, you usually get a store discount. Search for your city below – Macy’s: Search “Find a Seasonal Job:” http://www.macysjobs.com/ Bloomingdale’s: A bit harder to navigate, but here’s the link: https://macys.taleo.net/careersection/blm_jsa_career_section/moresearch.ftl?lang=en&src=cws-10008
Continue readingWhen is the right time to get your Equity Card?
Posted on 10, Sep
I get questions all the time – one of them is – When is the right time to get your Equity Card? There is no “right time” for everybody, but here’s my opinion.
Continue readingMy Faves
Posted on 3, Jul
I’ve been in NYC since 2002, and I’ve found some great resources since then. This is not a complete by any means, but it might give you a starting point if you need any of these services. All the best, Michelle Makeup Artist/ Hair Stylist Jasmin Rainieri, as of May 2011 working with Paul [...]
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