In spite of being a writer, Executive Producer, and actor on one of the top half-hour comedies on network television, “The Office,” Mindy Kaling is near the beginning of her entertainment career. Unlike “Stories I Only Tell My Friends,” in which actor Rob Lowe chronicles his 30-plus years in showbiz or “Bossypants,” whose author, Tina Continue reading →

In spite of being a writer, Executive Producer, and actor on one of the top half-hour comedies on network television, “The Office,” Mindy Kaling is near the beginning of her entertainment career. Unlike “Stories I Only Tell My Friends,” in which actor Rob Lowe chronicles his 30-plus years in showbiz or “Bossypants,” whose author, Tina Continue reading →

In spite of being a writer, Executive Producer, and actor on one of the top half-hour comedies on network television, “The Office,” Mindy Kaling is near the beginning of her entertainment career. Unlike “Stories I Only Tell My Friends,” in which actor Rob Lowe chronicles his 30-plus years in showbiz or “Bossypants,” whose author, Tina Continue reading →

The inspiration for the Mogul Mindset eblasts (the name of our weekly newsletter) came from the Richard Branson autobiography, “Losing my Virginity.” This compelling story contained many lessons which anyone who aspired to achieve big things in any field, including entertainment, could apply to their own career paths. Richard Branson has a way of thinking Continue reading →

The inspiration for the Mogul Mindset eblasts (the name of our weekly newsletter) came from the Richard Branson autobiography, “Losing my Virginity.” This compelling story contained many lessons which anyone who aspired to achieve big things in any field, including entertainment, could apply to their own career paths. Richard Branson has a way of thinking Continue reading →

The inspiration for the Mogul Mindset eblasts (the name of our weekly newsletter) came from the Richard Branson autobiography, “Losing my Virginity.” This compelling story contained many lessons which anyone who aspired to achieve big things in any field, including entertainment, could apply to their own career paths. Richard Branson has a way of thinking Continue reading →

Your Industry Insider had a lot to say about entertainment job-getting and career-building this year. (Twenty plus years in the biz, most of them as a hiring/personnel executive, will give a person a lot to say on those topics.)  To pick the “top” posts, we’re going with the ones that were most popular – most Continue reading →

Your Industry Insider had a lot to say about entertainment job-getting and career-building this year. (Twenty plus years in the biz, most of them as a hiring/personnel executive, will give a person a lot to say on those topics.)  To pick the “top” posts, we’re going with the ones that were most popular – most Continue reading →

Your Industry Insider had a lot to say about entertainment job-getting and career-building this year. (Twenty plus years in the biz, most of them as a hiring/personnel executive, will give a person a lot to say on those topics.)  To pick the “top” posts, we’re going with the ones that were most popular – most Continue reading →

The production company receptionist who can’t be bothered to answer a few questions about project submissions? The film production supervisor who won’t return your call about available positions? The agency that sends your screenplay back unread? The below-the-line agent who never gets around to watching your DP reel? Here are the things you’ll never know… The production company receptionist Continue reading →

The production company receptionist who can’t be bothered to answer a few questions about project submissions? The film production supervisor who won’t return your call about available positions? The agency that sends your screenplay back unread? The below-the-line agent who never gets around to watching your DP reel? Here are the things you’ll never know… The production company receptionist Continue reading →

The production company receptionist who can’t be bothered to answer a few questions about project submissions? The film production supervisor who won’t return your call about available positions? The agency that sends your screenplay back unread? The below-the-line agent who never gets around to watching your DP reel? Here are the things you’ll never know… The production company receptionist Continue reading →

You polished your resume and sent it, along with a stellar cover letter, to the right person. You got a call. You aced the interview. You were brought back in – twice! You sent thank you notes after each interview, to each interviewer. Your follow-up was polite and appropriate. You were told you were a Continue reading →

You polished your resume and sent it, along with a stellar cover letter, to the right person. You got a call. You aced the interview. You were brought back in – twice! You sent thank you notes after each interview, to each interviewer. Your follow-up was polite and appropriate. You were told you were a Continue reading →

You polished your resume and sent it, along with a stellar cover letter, to the right person. You got a call. You aced the interview. You were brought back in – twice! You sent thank you notes after each interview, to each interviewer. Your follow-up was polite and appropriate. You were told you were a Continue reading →

Some people temp for the flexibility it allows them in pursuing other career goals, but the vast majority temp in order to get a foot-in-the-door to a permanent job. As a longtime hiring executive who frequently arranged temporary help for absent employees and special projects, I have witnessed the gaffes of countless temps who might Continue reading →

Some people temp for the flexibility it allows them in pursuing other career goals, but the vast majority temp in order to get a foot-in-the-door to a permanent job. As a longtime hiring executive who frequently arranged temporary help for absent employees and special projects, I have witnessed the gaffes of countless temps who might Continue reading →

Some people temp for the flexibility it allows them in pursuing other career goals, but the vast majority temp in order to get a foot-in-the-door to a permanent job. As a longtime hiring executive who frequently arranged temporary help for absent employees and special projects, I have witnessed the gaffes of countless temps who might Continue reading →

Recently, this post went up on YII: Four People You Should Not Take Entertainment Career Advice From. It’s about not taking entertainment career advice from people who are personally invested, such as friends who don’t want to lose you or those around you with their own unfulfilled entertainment career dreams. But a couple of readers Continue reading →

Recently, this post went up on YII: Four People You Should Not Take Entertainment Career Advice From. It’s about not taking entertainment career advice from people who are personally invested, such as friends who don’t want to lose you or those around you with their own unfulfilled entertainment career dreams. But a couple of readers Continue reading →

Recently, this post went up on YII: Four People You Should Not Take Entertainment Career Advice From. It’s about not taking entertainment career advice from people who are personally invested, such as friends who don’t want to lose you or those around you with their own unfulfilled entertainment career dreams. But a couple of readers Continue reading →

When you are in school or just starting out, a lot of people will offer up their opinions about what you should do with your life. When you share your showbiz aspirations, everyone becomes an entertainment career expert. But there are four categories of people who you should not take advice from: PEOPLE WHO HAVE Continue reading →

When you are in school or just starting out, a lot of people will offer up their opinions about what you should do with your life. When you share your showbiz aspirations, everyone becomes an entertainment career expert. But there are four categories of people who you should not take advice from: PEOPLE WHO HAVE Continue reading →

When you are in school or just starting out, a lot of people will offer up their opinions about what you should do with your life. When you share your showbiz aspirations, everyone becomes an entertainment career expert. But there are four categories of people who you should not take advice from: PEOPLE WHO HAVE Continue reading →

Autumn is approaching and a lot of college students are just settling in at their first entertainment internship. But how does someone get an internship? And what about “not just any internship,” but one that is going to set them on a course to entertainment career success? Well, for those of you who haven’t yet landed an internship - Continue reading →

Autumn is approaching and a lot of college students are just settling in at their first entertainment internship. But how does someone get an internship? And what about “not just any internship,” but one that is going to set them on a course to entertainment career success? Well, for those of you who haven’t yet landed an internship - Continue reading →

Autumn is approaching and a lot of college students are just settling in at their first entertainment internship. But how does someone get an internship? And what about “not just any internship,” but one that is going to set them on a course to entertainment career success? Well, for those of you who haven’t yet landed an internship - Continue reading →

To create movement in your career, you have to generate a lot of energy. Sometimes you can get stagnant, out of practice at making things happen. Here’s a simple 5-minute/3-step way to get back on track: 1) Review your entertainment career goals to make sure they are clear and up-to-date. Maybe you thought you wanted Continue reading →

To create movement in your career, you have to generate a lot of energy. Sometimes you can get stagnant, out of practice at making things happen. Here’s a simple 5-minute/3-step way to get back on track: 1) Review your entertainment career goals to make sure they are clear and up-to-date. Maybe you thought you wanted Continue reading →

To create movement in your career, you have to generate a lot of energy. Sometimes you can get stagnant, out of practice at making things happen. Here’s a simple 5-minute/3-step way to get back on track: 1) Review your entertainment career goals to make sure they are clear and up-to-date. Maybe you thought you wanted Continue reading →