I always searched for the perfect audition dress -solid colored, sexy, but not too sexy dress. When Tara Rubin said she liked my dress in a class, I could have died and gone to heaven! Then, there are the shoes, skin color, to go with everything and elongate the legs (I’m 5’4″ 3/4, 5’5″ on [...]
Continue readingHere I go again -
Posted on 29, May
I just googled myself. Guess what the top 3 results were? MichelleDyer.com My profile on LinkedIn A Facebook page for another “Michelle Dyer” What does that say to you? It should say – control thee online image! When I speak at colleges, online image is one of my biggest concerns for these kids. With digital [...]
Continue readingFree Publicity! Are you using it?
Posted on 17, May
I love Social Media! I really do, the best part? It can be used for business! Here are a few great ways to get lots of free publicity! 1. Create a Facebook Fan Page Here’s Mine – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-Dyer/172478416144021 This is different than a personal Facebook Page You can create a custom URL after you [...]
Continue readingMoney Money Money Mo-ney… Money!
Posted on 8, May
One of the hardest parts about this career (for most of us) is financing it while saving for your future. We have: Headshots Classes: Voice lessons, Dance lessons, Vocal Coaching, Acting Classes, Acting Business Classes Clothing: Audition outfits, Dancewear Materials: Printer paper, Ink cartridges, Pens, Pencils, Copies Research: Scripts, Movies, Tickets Subscriptions: Backstage, Actors Access [...]
Continue readingLong-Term Assignments: Audition Killers?
Posted on 21, Mar
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of actors helping actors on tips and tricks for Survival Jobs. Take it away, John! Long-Term Assignments: Audition Killers? By John Allen Biles John is a New York City-based actor, singer and writer, and a member of Actors’ Equity Association.johnallenbiles.com You get that [...]
Continue readingSuccess Stories
Posted on 20, Feb
We love to hear about your Success with Survival Jobs! I just wanted to say Thank you! I applied through your website to Green Mountain Energy and was hired as a sales agent after my phone interview! I just finished training and love working with them because they [...]
Continue readingO Res-u-me, O Res-u-me
Posted on 7, Jan
First things first for the job board. If you want to apply to jobs and you want employers to find *YOU* you need to post a resume!
Not just any resume – not your performing resume – you want to post your business resume!!
Continue readingPlease read before you apply!
Posted on 28, Dec
Before you apply for jobs – there a few things that raise red flags for employers. All you get is a cover letter and resume, so why not make it as professional as possible. Please leave any questions you have in the comment section below – or send me an e-mail. Thanks! ~Michelle • Please [...]
Continue readingUsing Facebook and Twitter like it’s your job?
Posted on 15, Dec
Well, if you’re really Socially Savvy you might be able to make a Survival Job out of it! Yep, it’s true. There are people out there that have jobs updating Twitter and Facebook pages. I know – fun, right? Social Media Manager is a great job for an actor – most of them are really [...]
Continue readingWhat’s your address?
Posted on 5, Dec
I get it, I have a junk e-mail address that I use to get discount codes for the Gap, etc.
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