Jessica’s Answer: Here's how the actual question read:You said about looking for work, "the best time to make calls is while you’re working."  Could you talk more about that?  I usually get absorbed in what I am doing and don't think to be reaching out to...

Jessica’s Answer: This is a question that came up at a networking breakfast I attended yesterday, and the speaker steered the participant in another direction. In the famous words of Ron Burgundy AKA Anchorman  "AGREE TO DISAGREE!"I think Facebook is a GREAT...

Jessica’s Answer: I started as an assistant, became a development associate, and then started my own production company. Others in our office started as unpaid interns. Some people make the move from an agency to development. Then, I’ve met people who’ve come from...

Jessica’s Answer: Great question! It's time to get rid of old gigs when your resume becomes more than one page. In our industry, when people are looking at your resume, they are looking for what stands out. That may be: 1. A recognizable project2. A recognizable...

Jessica’s Answer: Because I don’t know what you do or the starting pay for anything other than what I’ve done, here are my suggestions: 1.    Ask 5 people who hire people who do what you do, what they pay someone with your...

Jessica’s Answer: This is a GREAT question for mentors. If you have questions about mentors, let me know.So, for now: 1. Know that you can’t protect an idea, so you have to be smart about it. You can protect a script and a bible for a project... to an extent.2. Know...

Jessica’s Answer: I’m going to answer this in 2 parts because a finished project is different than an idea.  Part 1: How do I sell a project I made with a group of friends? There is no one way to do this.  Here are some ideas:1.    Submit it...

Jessica’s Answer: They are all equally as easy and as difficult to get in to.  Did that sound like Yoda? No, I'm not trying to do a Jedi mindtrick on you. The business tools and strategies for breaking into each area, are the same. The people and companies you...

Joining a Group and Networking ThereBeca, a freshman, joins The Bellas, her school’s all-girl singing group. Within that group there are different personalities as with any group. There is competition and comradery which in the end proves beneficial for all. I was...

Protecting Your Image from Yourself Annie and Jay wake up to find that a sex tape they made the night before to “rekindle their sparks” had been uploaded to the cloud. They go through great lengths to do damage control and save their reputations. As responsible...

Jessica’s Answer: I wonder how you found out about a job that isn’t posted on a site. Whoever gave you the lead is where I would start. Let me rephrase this question to help a larger scope of people. How do you pursue a job that you want, when there’s...

Jessica’s Answer: Well, that’s what my parents told me… but that was so I’d have something “to fall back on.” It depends on what classification you’re in and what kind of academic background you’re referring to. It helps for a writer to know spelling and grammar. Some...

Jessica’s Answer: Well, you broke many of my rules regarding relocation (see question 31).That said, congratulations and welcome to LA! This question varies depending on classification. Actors, specifically, generally need their days free for auditioning. If you are...

Jessica’s Answer: First, let me re-phrase that question to add in any classification in the entertainment industry. Then, let me give you the answer you may not want to hear, but it's the answer you need to hear.There is no realistic time table, in fact there's no...