Jessica’s Answer: So, I'm assuming you've googled, IMDBd, and polled your friends and there is nothing to be found on the person you're meeting with. 1. If you're meeting at his/her office, quickly do a scan to see if there is something to ask about, comment on, or a...

Jessica’s Answer: This question was followed by: "I'm sick of seeing people whose reels aren't as good as mine getting work when I'm not!" So, to answer the question, yes, talent does count for something.  To comment on the comment that followed: This is an...

Jessica’s Answer: It sounds like your question is: How do I craft questions for a person I've researched? If I'm wrong and I haven't answered your question, please clarify with more specifics in the comments. The key to making a good first impression is to remember...

Jessica’s Answer: The curse and the blessing of our industry is that there is no rule book.  It's a curse because there's no manual to follow, no steps to take, no correlation between hard work & commitment=success. However, the blessing is, because there are...

Jessica’s Answer: I'll re-word that question to be: My lists of DONT'S when staying in touch. 1. Don't call someone everyday.  This may seem obvious to you, but it's not to everyone.  So, if I help one person, not to make this mistake, my job is done. 2....

Jessica’s Answer: That depends: how good are you at the different things you want to do?  These days people are wearing many hats or using many /s.  I think it's great.  I do it myself. The important business question is: How are you marketing...