THE POWER OF NETWORKING

While landing a gig in the entertainment industry is one of the most fun and exciting opportunities one can have, it’s still important to treat it like any other job. Whether you’re an actor, dancer, singer or model, there are still valuable business strategies that must be applied to your chosen profession. One of those strategies is networking. I’ve met so many people in the industry over the course of my career. Establishing valuable relationships with other professionals in my industry has greatly contributed to my own professional success. If you’re determined to have a successful career in the entertainment industry, it’s important that you really get out there and network with others who can help you get your foot in the door.

Networking is defined several ways. One definition is the exchange of information and services between different individuals or businesses. Another is connecting with people with similar interests to uncover opportunities. Both of these are great definitions, and both describe actions you should be engaged in regularly in order to further your career.

If you’ve never networked before, it’s easy to do. If you’re an aspiring model, dancer, actor or singer, here are some great networking tips that will serve you well in your career:

-Meet and keep in touch with as many people in the industry as possible
-Find as many organizations and events as you can that are related to your chosen career. Be sure to attend them regularly.
-When you meet others in the industry, ask lots of questions. You never know what you’ll learn.
-Be able to communicate what types of opportunities you’re looking for so that others will know how to help you.
-Learn the art of following up. If someone gives you a business card, contact them the next day. -Never wait days or weeks, giving them the opportunity to forget who you are.
-Share information you’ve learned with others. When you help others, they are likely to help you when they know of opportunities that would benefit you.

If you’re not sure how to meet people in the industry or find information on opportunities and events that would be great for networking, visit our site for more information. Star Search Casting is a great resource for uncovering helpful information and maintaining a dialog with others in the industry with similar career goals and interests. And don’t forget to visit the message boards. You never know who you could meet!