Author Archives: Susan Dansby

About Susan Dansby

Susan Dansby has received four Emmy® Awards and two Writers Guild Awards for her work on the soap opera, AS THE WORLD TURNS. She is the author of HOW DID YOU GET THAT JOB? MY DREAM JOBS AND HOW THEY CAME TRUE.

Audio Recording with Casting Director Mary Clay Boland as Susan Dansby Asks: How Did You Get That Job?

Casting director, Mary Clay Boland, talks with author Susan Dansby about how she got started in the entertainment industry, and progressed through career changes from an internship in casting for theatre, to working on casting for films and television, to soaps – specifically daytime drama, As the World Turns, and beyond. Continue reading

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Audio Recording with Actor-Director-Playwright Anita Hollander as Susan Dansby Asks: How Did You Get That Job?

Listen as Actor-Director-Playwright Anita Hollander talks with writer Susan Dansby about how she got started as a child actor; how she dealt with a cancer diagnosis during college; losing her leg in her early 20’s; continuing her musical-comedy career; and how she wrote a play (performed at the White House) about how she’s Still Standing. Continue reading

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Six Scenes Audio and Slides

Here are the slides for Part 3 of Six Scenes with a View of Writing Soaps Click here for audio. Click here to download Six Scenes – Part 3 PDF slides. ——————————————————————————————— Here are the audio and slides for Part 2 of Six … Continue reading

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Sharing Dream Job Tips at the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University

Overview of a visit to The Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at Carnegie Mellon University. From decor to classes to project teams, the ETC prepares today’s students for present and future dream jobs.

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Companies Hiring November 1-7

Just ran across this post from AOL Jobs about 10 top companies that are hiring this week. List of jobs hiring week of November 1-7.

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9 Tips that can Help You Get a Publicized Job Fast!

Think your job search is over when hear that some big companies are hiring, creating thousands of job openings? Here’s how to stand out in the crowd when applying for those jobs you just found out about online or on TV. Continue reading

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Free “Get A Job Fast” Speech GA State, Thursday

Author Susan Dansby will be speaking at GA State University, November 4, 2010. Her speech is entitled “From Soap Opera to Dream Job.” Admission is free. Continue reading

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Free Way to Stay Focused During Your Dream Job Search

Staying focused enough to get a dream job fast is no easy feat. Here’s a simple, easy, free method of staying on track so you can get hired as quickly as possible. Continue reading

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Remembering Those Who Died for Our Dream – to be Free

Recalling some of the events of the past generation: four little girls in Birmingham, the Kennedy and King assassinations, 9-11. We must honor those who have sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedoms. Vote. Continue reading

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A Phone Call from Beyond on the First Day of My Dream Job

A paranormal phone call of congratulation? How a deceased father may have offered encouragement on a daughter’s first day on her dream job. Continue reading

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