Best book on auditioning out there!
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Ive read a lot of books on auditioning and this is by far the best one! Brutally honest & super helpful.
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This is a must read!  It is filled to the brim with helpful and essential tips and pointers for how to do your best at an audition.  Any actor and stage parent can and will benefit from this book.  It is practical, easy to read and most importantly - chock full of crucial information from a working professional in her field.  She knows what she is talking about, and delivers that information in a succinct and interesting manner.  It is a fun as well as informative read, and I know that I will be going back to look it over every audition I get!
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Ive studied acting since high school and this is the first acting technique that makes complete sense to me while helping me feel more organic when performing. In using all the modern research and knowledge that we have today this book provides the most up to date way of analyzing and executing acting that Ive ever seen, giving all the great acting teachers a run for their money. I received an advanced copy and immediately felt a difference in rehearsal and in performing numbers that Ive had in my repertoire for years.

This book is fantastic for anyone thinking about starting at their local community theater or for people whove been at it for a long time. If you are an actor you need this in your library.

Also, the author, David Ihrig, teaches the technique through video conferencing for a pretty reasonable price. Being coached by David before made a huge difference to my acting, auditioning, and my ability to land roles. Dont miss out, BUY THIS BOOK!!!!
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This book should be required reading for every Conservatory, BFA, and MFA acting program in the country!  For any actor in NY or LA, or considering a move there, this book gives it to you straight up - the reality of life as an actor, with no apologies!

Insightful, funny, and extremely informative, Acting Is A Job is a road map for actors at every stage of their careers.  I wish I had read it several years ago, when I first moved to the city.  I'm grateful that I stumbled upon it now.

Jason Pugatch spells it out - the good, the bad, and the ugly...unions, contracts, agent meetings & representation, job hunting, grad schools, regional theaters,  the film and television business, commercials, typeing, auditions...how they all work and what your options are, in specific detail.  Pretty much every question I've had about the industry and how it works, what's expected of actors and what we should expect from the business has been answered for me in this book.

Actors need to be well-informed, and this book does just that, expertly.  It's a no-nonsense, cut-to-the-chase, lay-it-on-the-line book that can only help you get a leg up on your career.  It's quite possibly the best $20 I've ever spent.
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This is the recruitment guide that every startup needs to read. It's especially valuable for people who might not have a background in recruiting but find themselves in a position where they need to hire the best. Recruit Rockstars is a clear and concise guide that won't waste your time and gives you the recruitment background you need. I can't recommend this book enough!
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I received a complimentary copy of this book by Suzie Price; the comments below are purely my own. This is an incredibly helpful book for anyone in a position to conduct job interviews. As a career coach, I found it extremely helpful to view the hiring process from the other side, and there are so many great interview questions in the book that have already begun to incorporate into my client coaching.

The most enlightening part of the book for me was how important creating a Performance Dashboard is in the hiring process. We often throw so much information at our applicants (and ourselves, for that matter) that we neglect to boil that down to the three to five most important aspects of the job. This litmus test  hit me right between the eyes: "This [performance] expectation is so important that, if not done well in the job, the person and the job will have failed."

Another thing I loved about Suzie's book were the many resources available through her website, which she provides links to throughout the book. You get a lot of help from this one book!
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This is a definite must have and a staple for the SERIOUS actor who plans to make this career choice a successful one. Until you've been in this industry for a long time and have firm hold and understanding of this business, you need to be guided in the right direction. While anything worth while takes time and hard work, it also takes $$$$ and that's one thing a beginning actor may not have much. Erica (Hoo),gives it to you straight from the hip in a no non-sense, realistic way because unlike a lot of her colleagues she's not out for self-promotion or recommending classes, talent agents or managers that don't have the actor's best interest at heart. This book literally guides you on not only how to groom yourself to becoming a successful actor, but how to manage your career as YOUR BUSINESS. Everything from how to introduce yourself and stand out to key players in the industry without boardering on the obsessed or overbearing to how manage your finances, file taxes (without potentially getting to know the more well known actors because you're sharing the same jail cell), etc.

That aside, (and from a more personal note), if you contact her Erica, despite being very busy managing her own career, is extremely helpful with any questions you have that may or may not have been covered in her book. And she doesn't just give you the one or two word answers just to kind of pacify you or blow you off. She really gives you helpful detailed answers and options.

Some may not agree with everything Erica has to say or suggest in this book, but you can't please everyone and everybody may not like to face the facts or the truth when it's been presented to them. There is a reason why she uses a pen name(Erica Hoo) as a oppose to her actual name, because the things she writes about can be somewhat compared to a magician revealing the secrets behind the tricks/illusions. Erica has been on both sides of the table when it comes to this industry and has gone through the bumps and the bruises so she knows of what she speaks, so whay not learn through the experience of others. All that being said, get this book!!!!! You will not regret it, I promise you.
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Very accurate and useful information for the actor wannabe and those who ask me 'how' do you get your foot in the door?
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I have over 5 years of experience within recruitment, I have developed my entire desk from scratch covering the full lifecycle of recruitment handling every stage of the recruitment process - I've read in the region of 10+ recruitment books and by far the BEST book on the market covering the whole process has to be Steven Finkel - Breakthrough! (Exploding the Production of Experienced Recruiters). I was skeptical at first as I was not sure if it would apply to UK Markets BUT this book has increased my billings astronomically, enabling me to triple my billings in the last year. So if you want to learn how to maximize your billings as a recruitment consultant GET THIS BOOK.
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I read Me On TV to prep for my unsuccessful Big Brother audition.  Even though I flopped (dang it!) during an open casting call, I at least have an idea of what I did wrong.  I treated my audition as a job interview instead of showcasing my personality or character.  Sarah Monson gives great insights on the casting process, and I am sure my audition would have an embarrassment rather than a valiant first try.  She provides different worksheets, kinda like homework assignments, and I wish I had utilized them.  Next time I will.  Regardless, the guide is a fun read and the whole experience makes me love my favorite show even more.
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Excellent guide for anyone looking for help with interview preparation! Specially geared for college students looking to land an internship or their first job, this guide will teach you how to convey confidence and be prepared for the questions that will come your way.  Having been through numerous interviews, I can say with assurance that this ebook will provide valuable insight into the process.  Worth every cent!
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There are so many job search guides and techniques and this one stands OUT among that overwhelming crowd. The book is really good at making the reader feel excited and confident about their newfound knowledge which is great for job seekers in these tough and uncertain times. The interviewing techniques are some of the most valuable I've come across. Being prepared for the aggressive interviewer is invaluable. I also found that by coupling this book with Meagan Holub's The Magic Touch: How to make $100,000 per year as a massage Therapist that I was much more prepared go out and get work. Megan's book emphasizes points on how to really build the clientele you want and how to take the jobs that are really going to support your overall goals and growth. She even talks about the ever important dressing for success and advertising! Together I found these books made me feel unstoppable! Better gig, more pay, greater rewards HERE I COME!
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"When can you start?" Is officially the most helpful book about the interview process and how to secure yourself a job that I have seen yet. What I loved about this book, was that it teaches you to do more than just play to your strengths. This guide teaches a potential interviewee how to play up their weaknesses as well. I realize that sounds strange, but it is true. This will show you how to present an honest version of yourself and your situation to the person who is in control of whether or not you get the job without sounding pathetic or giving the same tired old answers. Rather than encouraging you to overlook your personal faults in the interview, this work prepares you to be asked about them.

I loved that the author, Paul Freiberger, discussed not only what to expect, but also how to deal with the potentially unexpected aspects of the interview. After reading this you will also understand how to protect yourself from interviewers who ask illegal questions that you should never have to answer. I hadn't even thought about that possibility before reading this and it was very eye-opening. With such an intimidating ratio of people vs. available jobs these days, I think people need all the help they can get to secure a good paying job, and this guide may be just the thing to help give you an advantage over all of the others who are vying for the same position.

I also liked the way the author used a straightforward and yet conversational tone throughout the course of his writing. This was interesting to read and didn't have the sterile feeling that many business type books have. Overall I think this book will raise the effectiveness of a person's job obtaining toolkit. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for work, and even to those who are ready to get their first job. This is an easy to understand, well written and useful book.
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The Audition Bible is a MASTERPIECE of the highest order and I am bereft that I didn't have it in my hands when I was an Actress.  It's beautifully written and answers every question an Actor should know -- and then some - with some valuable "Secrets" that can give you a leg UP on the competition. It is indeed the definitive Bible for the Audition process and most importantly, it prepares the Actor mentally, which is where most Actors shoot themselves in the foot.  It literally demystifies the Audition process and gives awesome advice how to present oneself the most authentically and powerfully during an audition.  BRAVO!  It's a MUST READ for every actor!
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Wow. So many gems in this book! As a voice actress based outside of LA, I wasn't sure that much of the material might apply to me. Boy, was I delightfully wrong. Jen writes with a candid honesty and humor--through celebrity testimonials about breaking into the industry and her own personal (occasionally embarrassing) stories of good auditions gone bad. Many times over, I found myself giggling, visibly nodding (on the plane), and frantically highlighting gem after entertaining gem. Rudin even shares her own personal challenges with initially making the transition as a native New Yorker to LA, and carefully explores the differences between being a working actor on either coast. Most importantly, she stresses the importance of maintaining (and improving) one's "good name"--and better yet, provides essential tools to accomplish just that. Highly recommended reading for any serious actor who wants to treat their career with the respect it deserves.
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By far, John Kremer has written the best book on marketing your books.  I am the owner of a staffing firm, and have recently written a series of Career and Relationship books.  Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way not to invest in any and everything offered online to sell or promote books.  I wish I would have made this my very first purchase!  The book is over 700 pages, and is filled with great info.

Thank you!
Zenja Glass  [...].
Author of:
25 Reasons Why I Won't Hire You!
What You Did Wrong Before, During and After the Interview

25 Reasons Why THEY Won't Hire You!
How to Overcome Unfair Hiring Practices AND Get Hired
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If you're serious about stepping up your job search, this is the book to get.
Filled with step-by-step guides, examples, real-life stories, and much more.
Well worth the price . . . and then some!
I've always known you can't do what everyone else is doing and compete in this market.
Finally, a book that shows you how.
I recommend it to everyone who's looking for a job . . . and everyone who isn't.