Category Archives: Keys to Success

What to Wear to Your Zoom Audition

Posted on April 12, 2021 by John Casablancas

Clothes make the man, or, in this case, the audition. Luckily, the rules of the wardrobe haven’t changed drastically since the switch to Zoom. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t always refresh your knowledge of how to dress for audition … Continue reading →

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Steps to Prepare for a Zoom Audition

Posted on March 2, 2021 by John Casablancas

Now, more than ever, auditions are going digital through the use of Zoom. While your in-person audition skills might be incredible, online is an entirely different medium. Take these steps to ensure your auditions aren’t duds. Ditch the Smartphone While … Continue reading →

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Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

Posted on December 14, 2020 by John Casablancas

The season of giving is a great time to celebrate our own gifts as well as offer the resources we have to better the lives of others. Here’s how you can make someone else’s holiday all the merrier. Donate As … Continue reading →

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What NOT to Do During an Audition

Posted on November 23, 2020 by John Casablancas

We often list what we should do during an audition but rarely to do we go over the biggest faux pas. Here are the top offenders to avoid. Show Up Unprepared Everything the casting directors will want from you is … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Professional Social Media Profile

Posted on November 16, 2020 by John Casablancas

The blessing and curse of social media is that it has taken marketing and condensed it down into something you can now control. That means you have the power to fully craft and build your online persona long before you … Continue reading →

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How to Get the Perfect Setup for Zoom

Posted on October 20, 2020 by John Casablancas

Auditions and meetings were already going digital and now, more so than ever before, an even greater push toward the virtual realm has happened. That means you have to know how to look your best on Zoom. This is how … Continue reading →

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Online Portfolios: The Dos and Don’ts

Posted on August 24, 2020 by John Casablancas

Online portfolios are the modern man’s business card. Accessible to anyone with an internet connection and able to house your entire body of work, it’s one of the best ways to catch the eye of a possible employer. However, not … Continue reading →

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Continuing Your Training

Posted on May 4, 2020 by John Casablancas

It’s a falsehood to assume that once you’ve done enough training, you’re set for life. The reality of the matter is training is never completed only continued. Those that refuse to learn anything more once they’ve graduated to what they … Continue reading →

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When to Use an Elevator Pitch

Posted on March 17, 2020 by John Casablancas

The elevator pitch, with its unknown origins, is one of the fastest ways to sell yourself, your services, or your product. Here’s what you need to know to avoid selling yourself short. The Basics Elevator rides take roughly thirty seconds … Continue reading →

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The Portfolio Building Job

Posted on January 6, 2020 by John Casablancas

No matter what industry you work in, you need a portfolio. This collection of your ability to successfully perform work related to your desired profession is how employers decide if they want to give you a chance or not. With … Continue reading →

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