Maxweisen
Member
Hello CB,
Been a longtime reader here on the forums throughout my college years. I recently graduated college and I am setting my goal to start working in New York City.
I have read the "Getting a Job in the Industry" post on the forum and that gave me a great deal of insight on how to move up through the ranks of the industry.
I have been working in theatrical and event production since 2010 and I have learned many skills along the way. Like I said earlier I earned my degree in Theater Design and Production, my expertise is in lighting design, installation and programming.
From what I have read around the forum knowing people who work in the industry is important when it comes to penetrating the job market in NYC. I have sent out about 12 resumes to theaters and production houses in NYC with no responses... yet. Based on my lack of success, at hearing from these companies and theaters, I feel as though I need to look for employment from different companies.
I am currently located in Southern California and I want to land a job in NYC before I get out there. Does anyone have advice for someone who is trying to make the move to NYC and currently looking for a job?
At the end of August I am taking a trip to NYC for a week to explore and hopefully meet with potential employers. I have included this detail in my cover letters in hopes that I could schedule a live interview with someone.
Any thoughts, comments, or pieces of advice are appreciated.
Thank you,
Max Weisenberger
Been a longtime reader here on the forums throughout my college years. I recently graduated college and I am setting my goal to start working in New York City.
I have read the "Getting a Job in the Industry" post on the forum and that gave me a great deal of insight on how to move up through the ranks of the industry.
I have been working in theatrical and event production since 2010 and I have learned many skills along the way. Like I said earlier I earned my degree in Theater Design and Production, my expertise is in lighting design, installation and programming.
From what I have read around the forum knowing people who work in the industry is important when it comes to penetrating the job market in NYC. I have sent out about 12 resumes to theaters and production houses in NYC with no responses... yet. Based on my lack of success, at hearing from these companies and theaters, I feel as though I need to look for employment from different companies.
I am currently located in Southern California and I want to land a job in NYC before I get out there. Does anyone have advice for someone who is trying to make the move to NYC and currently looking for a job?
At the end of August I am taking a trip to NYC for a week to explore and hopefully meet with potential employers. I have included this detail in my cover letters in hopes that I could schedule a live interview with someone.
Any thoughts, comments, or pieces of advice are appreciated.
Thank you,
Max Weisenberger