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Mary Clay Boland’s Love of Great Acting Got Her Dream Jobs in Theatre, Television and Film

After spending an internship year at Circle Repertory Theatre, Mary Clay Boland was positive that she wanted to become a professional casting director. In this interview, she talks about working her way up as an assistant on such projects as “Law and Order” and “The Sopranos,” and had the honor of working with playwright Arthur Miller on “The American Clock.”

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How Casting Director Mary Clay Boland Found Her Dream Job Description in an Internship Book

Mary Clay Boland, casting director for As the World Turns, has worked in casting for theatre and film as well as television. Here, in an interview with author, Susan Dansby, she answers the question, How Did You Get That Job? Continue reading

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Two Free Webinars That Can Help You Get Jobs

Two free webinars that can get you jobs – Acting for a Living Webinar, 9/28/10 7:00PM EDT; and 10 Steps to Getting Hired Fast!, 9/30/10 7:00PM EDT Continue reading

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I Thought My Job Search Failed, Then I Got Hired at a Cocktail Party

I said “hi” to a guy at a cocktail party. The next thing I knew, I was hired as a writer – by his date! Continue reading

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How to Write a Career Change Cover Letter

Example/sample of career change cover letter and advice about what should (and should not!) be included. Continue reading

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How Your Life Story Can Amp Up Your Job Search

How Your Life Story Can Amp Up Your Job Search by revealing marketable skills and instilling confidence. Continue reading

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Afraid to Risk Finding A New Career When You’re Over 30?

The obstacles and benefits of a career change at 30, 40, or 50. Career advice on finding and starting a new career at 30, midlife and beyond. Continue reading

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Make Money During Your Job Search with Amazon.com

If you have products to sell – books, electronics, cd’s, etc., you might want to do that on Amazon.com. Now, generally, selling on Amazon is pretty much a headache-free way to do business: You can reach tens of millions of … Continue reading

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The Challenges of Getting Hired as a Soap Opera Director

Christopher Goutman began his directing career by simply asking Executive Producer Nick Nicholson (Edge of Night) for a shot. He explains why things are more difficult for emerging directors to get hired for that dream job now. Continue reading

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How Does a Soap Opera Executive Producer Choose Actors?

How does a soap opera executive producer choose actors? Christopher Goutman gives tips on how young actors can get a job in television by using confidence and simplicity in their auditions. Continue reading

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