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Acknowledgements
A message from Frances:
Before we close, I’d like to give a big shout out to all the recruiters, talent managers, HR teams, Producers, Production Managers, and other folks whose insight helped build this course. Similarly, I’d like to extend a sincere gratitude to all the emerging talent, Production Assistants, and Production Coordinators whose thoughtful questions and stories greatly helped in the inspiration and direction of the lessons shared in this resource.
While I do not have permission to share your names, and to protect everyone’s privacy, I want to acknowledge that putting together this course was only made possible through a team effort.
If you are watching these videos or happen to land on these pages, please know that it was with YOUR help that we are able to continue supporting current and future Production staff everywhere —and to that, we thank you!
Sincerely,
Frances
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Relevant tips for production. Click on the number for more info.
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#297: Make sure that what's on your resume is relevant to the role you're applying for.
#300: Soft skills and people skills matter too. Don’t forget to add them in your resume.
#308: Clean up the file name before uploading your resume. (and cover letter)
TIP: Follow application instructions if specified.
TIP: Use a link to your LinkedIn page for the “website” field.
TIP: Make sure that all links and email addresses are correct with no typos.
TIP: NEVER skip uploading your resume and cover letter. (Yes, I know, even if it’s exactly the same info as in the application fields.)TIP: Sometimes, resumes are good enough to send, and you can circle back to edit later. Done is better.
TIP: Use the Pomodoro Technique to overcome overwhelm.
TIP: Keep a copy of your answers in a doc. Helpful if the page refreshes and erases all text in the text box, or reusable for future/other applications.
TIP: If the application requires you to be logged in, always check that you are still logged in when filling it out. Some pages time out and log you out when you’ve been on the page too long, thus erasing everything in the text box. So, this is why saving your answers elsewhere would be helpful.TIP: Describing your work experience is not just about duties. It’s about showing off your skills and how it can benefit your future team.
TIP: Where possible, quantify the result or impact of your task/duty or how you helped resolve a problem.
TIP: Some job openings have a due date for applications.
TIP: Always proof-read. -
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