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I'm a recent graduate, and I'm interested in working in an entry-level position in the entertainment industry (specifically marketing or advertising). I have work experience in marketing, and I've sent out resumes and cover letters to postings found on websites ... but so far I've only received one response.

Is it better to mail/fax my resume directly to the HR department of companies? I'm afraid my resume isn't even read if I send it by email or submit it through their company website.

2007-03-23 06:36:35 · 5 answers · asked by raefatima 1 in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

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I disagree with the assumption that you HAVE to move to L.A. Or NYC to get into the entertainment industry. Where do you live now? If there's a large metropolitan city nearby, check the yellow pages there for marketing or advertising companies and send your resume directly to the human resource department. Better still, make an appointment and go see them face-to-face. Everybody thinks that you have to go to New York or California but you don't. Besides, the competition there is murder. Good Luck!

2007-03-23 06:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by foster 3 · 0 0

The best way to get a resume into an office is by personal delivery. Try to find out who the contact person is and bring it to their office.

The best way to get into any industry is through experience. Catch 22 "How do you get a job to get experience if you have no experience? " The answer : volunteer. There should be any amateur or community groups in your area producing things like plays, musical evenings, charitable concerts, etc. Find out who and where they are. Offer your services as a marketer - help them prepare their advertising - learn where and how to submit their material and do it. You gain experience and contacts. Keep copies of the advertising and marketing you prepare and soon you have a portfolio,

Good Luck and most important enjoy yourself !

2007-03-23 06:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ted K 6 · 1 0

First, if you don't live in LA or New York, then move there. A lot of "big" companies use employment agencies and only advertise for job openings because its "prodecure" or have to by law to give everyone an equal opportunity. Find an employment agency, you can actually use several of them at once. I think that will be your best "in" to the industry.

2007-03-23 06:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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2016-10-20 07:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Move to L.A. or New York. You need to be in the area where the entertainment is.

2007-03-23 06:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by sparkly 4 · 0 0

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