Month: August 2019

As an agency we deal with many different vacancies - acting doesn't tend to be one of them. However, we do get actors and actresses through the doors from time to time, looking for work in between jobs - and I'm often asked for advice on writing an acting CV. If you're a new actor or actress, here are 5 tips to get your acting career started. If your roles are a little thin on the ground, here's how to give your CV the boost it needs for success. First of all, let’s start with: What is a CV? If you’re a recent school leaver and are unfamiliar with what a CV is, let’s take a look. CV stands for Curriculum Vitae, and is the most commonly used format in…

With so many high quality CVs to choose from, the employer is often spoilt with an excellent choice of applications. So just one mistake could see your application go straight to the ‘no’ pile. If you want to make it to the interview stage, here are the 10 things you should avoid when writing your CV. Applying when under-qualified When conducting an online job search you will come across lots of positions which offer great benefits. A nice big fat yearly salary along with a company car sounds great, right? But are you qualified for the role, and do you have the right skills and experience required? There is nothing wrong with applying for a job you feel you could do, even if you are not a perfect fit. You…