Etiquette for job hunting

[chris f]

What is everybody's opinion on the proper etiquette for seeking a job with a production company (especially if they're not advertising that they're hiring). Should you inquire in person, by phone, email? Also, do you think it's more beneficial to either have a reel or sample clips of your work?

 

[henryp]

My personal opinion is a business letter followed by a phone call is traditionally appropriate, but it's smart to get the name of the person doing the hiring first rather than just toss a letter to the company at large. I suppose nowadays an e-mail would be equally acceptable, but I'm old school. Personally I don't appreciate unsolicited job-seeking phone calls or drop-in visits.

 

[Tom Plapper]

Make sure you have a professional and creative web site so they can screen your reel and learn more about you.

 

[ugafan]

business letter. be sure to include your web address so they can check out your work.