Free Game: Networking 101

1-BE READY FOR REJECTION

When you have minimal expectations it is super easy to get really excited when you get a response. Rejection isn’t just a “No, we aren’t hiring” or “Sorry, you don’t have the experience we are looking for”, it’s the fact that 90% of people may never see your email or see it and don’t respond. Don’t lose hope, continue to follow up every few months with the people you are really interested in working with.

2-PERSONAL BRANDING

Do something that makes people remember you. My main focus precovid was touring and events, so I created a business card that looked like an All Access Pass and I would go to concerts and give them to anyone with a tour lanyard (merch, production, managers, engineers, artists), no stone left unturned. My business card design matches my resume design and my personal website design (all done by me, no white backgrounds and standard formats). If you want to work in a creative space you have to present yourself in a creative way. Y’all see my name on here is “ThatGirlInTheSweats”. I wear sweats everywhere I go (video shoots, restaurants, events, clubs, work or not), I don’t care where I am I’m in a sweatshirt or sweatpants, that’s my thing…that is my brand.

3- FINDING CONTACTS

When you are just starting out and have no contacts, I recommend this site