AZ Paid Crew / Cast Gigs - April 2014

Arizona Paid Crew and Cast Gigs - April 2014
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Sedona - PA 7 days starts 4/7/2014
Must be local

TUCSON - CAST

Male Actor to play Butler for TV Reality show Shoot date 5/10/2014

Drummer 

Bilingual lifestyle TV Show host

Steel Drum, Reggae or Hawaiian band for graduation party 5/17/2014

Actors: Male 30-35, Male 50-60, Female 30-35 

Models for Boutique store Sat. 4/5/2014

Models for Designer photo shoot: 4/23-4/25

Long Hair Male Models - Negotiable rate or trade

Stock Car Race Reporter

Guitar player family dinner April 26

Acoustic musicians 

Violinist for proposal

Band troupe to play oldies or string section

Talent Agent needed 
% commission based

Sci Fi web show: Psychic Vampires
Filming Mid April
Wage: Negotiable

Actors - Dinner Mystery Theatre



TUCSON -CREW

Video shooter with camera

Field PA - 2 weeks start 5/05/2014

Videographer for Birthday party 5/10/2014

Survival Wildlife Show Veteran 

Sound Mixer for film shoot late April/Early May

Wide Angle photographer for Real Estate shoot

Video tape move 4/29/2014

PA/Coordinator 
Picture Rock, AZ
3/31-4/4 2014

Event Manager- Commission Based

PR Marketer for Ballroom Dance School

DJ for wedding April 12, 2014

Part time Video Producer
AZ Daily Star


Sedona Casting Recruiter 5/3/2014


PHOENIX-CAST
Trade show models June 8-11, 2014

Actor/Actress web videos for computer repair

Hip hop instructor for kids birthday party

Christian Artists for Fall 2014 show

Country singer musicians

Female Singers

Christian Lounge looking for Musicians/Artists

Brand Ambassadors - weekend of 5/3/2014

Hip Hop Dance Crew

Hair Models for 4/27/2014 and 4/28/2014

Actors/Actress: Christian based show age 25-37

Church Keyboardist

****CASTING - PAID****

Male, age 35-55. Any Ethnicity. Genuine foreign accent a bonus, but not mandatory.

This is a sci-fi project and will be a paid one-day shoot in May, with the location in the Phx area (day and location TBD).
The character is a successful politician/salesman, having come from a hard life/background. The actor will be expected to deliver lengthy (half-page or so) monologue in a single take.

PLEASE RESPOND TO:
Please send DEMO REEL (or link to an online film, etc.) along with headshot/resume to filmsalad@gmail.com with the subject line “BONDS”. Thank you.

Fitness models 18-28 for exercise table

Models and Photo Assistants - Photo booth Sat. 4/12/2014

Elsa from Frozen character model for kids event 4/12/2014

Billboard sitting contest movie -Contestant Auditions

Hip Hop dancers for kids events - Compensation varies

Tues night Goldfish announcer - Arcadia

Singer Guitarist for Birthday party 4/5/2014

Gambling Addiction film - Various roles

Spanish Speaking Woman age: 24-35 for Title loan promo 

Various casting notices

Play-Fairyworlds Shakespeare- Rehearsal Mid April - Mesa, AZ

Woman 40-60 Mother role - Early April shoot date

ISO of location for film - therapist office & classroom

Model for small acting part in Gambling Addiction film. Mid April

Stevie Ray Vaughn impersonator for 80th Birthday

Bi-lingual Soccer Spokesmodel Woman for April 2nd, 2014

Lead guitarist 

Male Models Funny Photos 
Ongoing 2014 project.

Paid - Cast Auditions - Durant Communications Website 
Various Dates

Florence- Booth Models and Set Up Crew
Country Thunder Festival
April 10th-13th, 2014

Dancer for birthday party - 
for Birthday in June- Classy

Singers/Dancers - Cover Band style- Pussycat Dolls




PHOENIX - CREW
Winslow, AZ Helicopter Operator for DSLR/Go Pro - 4/29/2014

Wedding videographer

Gaffer with Gear

Producer Promoter

Music Video production wanted

PA for 4/26/2014 and 4/27/2014

PA - starts 5/21/2014 for 5 days

PA sizzle reel 04/25/2014 - 2 days

Sound Recordist with equipment non union 5/23/2014

Electrician non union 5/23/2014

Producer and Special Effects for low budget film

American Audio Visual Center - Several positions

DJ for teen party 5/3/2014

Music Coordinator - Steak 44

Location Sound with equipment 1 Day 4/15/2014

Radio Talk show Producer - Book Guests for Life Coach

PA Flagstaff 4/9/2014-4/21/2014 Contact through Facebook 

Lighting and Audio Pro with equipment
Videographer with DSLR camera experience - 4/5/2014- 4/6/2014
Carefree, AZ

Asst for Pow wow Exhibit booth 4/4/2014-4/6/2014

Models and Photo Assistants - Photo booth Sat. 4/12/2014

PA Scottsdale 4/2/14 1 day 

Hair and Makeup combo 4/4/2014 2 days-
Disney shoot

Media Manager 4/4/14 2 days Disney

PA- Payson, AZ Shoot Dates end of May 2014

KNXV TV various jobs

Documentary film - Olympian in training

Stage Manager Tempe

AV Stage Hand April 2-4th, 2014


Real Estate Videographer
Must have own equipment.



Additional Resources: 

Phoenix Film Office Cast, Crew, and Industry news

Journal Broadcast Group Main Employment Site

Tucson KVOA TV Station Jobs

Phoenix American Advertising Federation Jobs

Tucson American Advertising Federation

AZ Broadcasting Association Careers

Good Faith Casting Facebook page

Deborah Maddox Agency Facebook

Durant Communications

Movie Work Now

NATIONWIDE CASTING

Laura Ingalls - Little House on the Prairie by 4/28/2014

Reality Shows:
Bunim Murray CastingSeveral TV shows:
MTV Real World, Bad Girls Club Casting

A Smith Company Casting
Save our Business

Half Yard Productions
Say Yes to the Dress, I found the gown, Randy to the Rescue

DNA Testing
Robert Mazza Productions- Facebook
Powderhouse Productions

Lighthearted Entertainment Dating Shows

 Keep checking back for more
*Note: Posting of ads are either provided or found on the internet from sources. Links or contact info is provided and it is the responsibility of the person submitting to the crew or cast call to research more information. Posted information has been reviewed at the best of my ability, however I hold no liability between the original poster and either actor model or crew in an employment relationship, including fees, times, duties, or more. Some links may be expired under the discretion of the party hosting the information or the original poster. Apply at your own risk

AZ- Paid Crew / Cast Gigs March 2014

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Arizona Paid Crew and Cast Gigs - March 2014
-Direct all inquires to the contact person listed on the ad. Check back often. More may be added.


Sedona - PA 7 days starts 4/7/2014
Must be local

TUCSON - CAST

Auditions for Horror film

Long Hair Male Models - Negotiable rate or trade

Latin Males with Long hair for film "Misfortune" 

Sports Action Athletes 
3/17/2014 - 03/24/2014
Polaroid brand photoshoot

Latin Female and Male (age 35-60) short film

Stock Car Race Reporter

Guitar player family dinner April 26

Acoustic musicians 

Violinist for proposal

Band troupe to play oldies or string section

Talent Agent needed 
% commission based

Model - Age 50+ Tennis Player
Epic Productions
For Medical Arthritis Device

Casting Male Actor Age 35+
Shoot Wed. 3/5/14

ACTORS - Western Paid Submit by 3/14/14
Various Roles

Hair Models Show - 3/23/14
Ages: 15-35
Style and cut

Sci Fi web show: Psychic Vampires
Filming Mid April
Wage: Negotiable

Actors - Dinner Mystery Theatre





TUCSON -CREW

Videographer DP- No shoot date listed

PA/Coordinator 
Picture Rock, AZ
3/31-4/4 2014
Event Manager- Commission Based

PR Marketer for Ballroom Dance School

Wedding Videographer
Must have own equipment

Marketing Producer - KOLD

Photographer for DJ 

DJ for wedding April 12, 2014

Part time Video Producer
AZ Daily Star

Production Assistant- Sound
Chandler, AZ 03-10-2014
2 days

Set Construction - Stage

Gaffer - Low Budget Music Video
$100/day x 3 days
Fri- Sunday 3/07/2014-03/9/2014
Email: abmovie@gmail.com




PHOENIX-CAST

Trade show models June 8-11, 2014

Singer Guitarist for Birthday party 4/5/2014

Gambling Addiction film - Various roles

Spanish Speaking Woman age: 24-35 for Title loan promo

Actress 23-30 Alcohol video promo Shoot dates: 3/24-27/2014 Chandler

Tech guy role 25-35

Various casting notices

Play-Fairyworlds Shakespeare- Rehearsal Mid April - Mesa, AZ

Thin person for Alien Costume film - Glendale, AZ

Woman 40-60 Mother role - Early April shoot date

ISO of location for film - therapist office & classroom

Model for small acting part in Gambling Addiction film. Mid April

Discovery ID - Docu-Series Randy Murray Productions Various Roles

LPGA Promo model greeters 3/19-23/2014

Christian Single Ladies Mid '20's to mid '30's
Submit by 03/09/2014
Here for one week.
Scottsdale, AZ
Email: pomalley@authentictv.com
Gilbert- Actress 29-35 Spokeswoman training video
Filming mid March

Stevie Ray Vaughn impersonator for 80th Birthday
Bi-lingual Soccer Spokesmodel Woman for April 2nd, 2014

Lead guitarist 

Male Models Funny Photos
Ongoing 2014 project.

Paid - Cast Auditions.
Various Dates

Florence- Booth Models and Set Up Crew
Country Thunder Festival
April 10th-13th, 2014

Extras - Film Griddle House
March 3- March 30, 2014

Dancer for birthday party - 
for Birthday in June- Classy

Singers/Dancers - Cover Band style- Pussycat Dolls

Harmonica Player - For date: 3/21/2014




PHOENIX - CREW

PA- Payson, AZ Shoot Dates end of May 2014

Film Editor

Set Medic for 3/25 & 3/26

Basketball Videographer

Small Film Crew
Various Positions
Shoot Date: 03/11/2014

KNXV TV various jobs

Documentary film - Olympian in training

Stage Manager Tempe

AV Stage Hand April 2-4th, 2014

Sierra Vista- Crew- Cooking Reality Show Project
3/08/14-03/13/2014
Assistant Camera
Production Assistant
Sound Mixer


Lighting AV Event Set up Crew

Real Estate Videographer
Must have own equipment.

Stage Lighting

Production Designer - Film
Submit by 3/5/2014

Sci Fi Make Up artist

Production Coordinator
Scottsdale Community College

Production Assistant
Chandler, AZ- Discovery Channel
03/10/2014 - 2 Days

Event Collection
Collect cards from vendor booths at convention event.
03/11/2014-03/12/2014

Production Assistant
03/15/2014 - 5 days- Reality Show
Tempe, AZ

Story Assistant
03/07/2014- 03/08/2014
Tempe, AZ - ABC


NATIONWIDE CASTING

Reality Shows:
Bunim Murray Casting
Several TV shows:  
MTV Real World, Bad Girls Club Casting

A Smith Company Casting
Save our Business

Half Yard Productions
Say Yes to the Dress, I found the gown, Randy to the Rescue

DNA Testing
Robert Mazza Productions- Facebook
Powderhouse Productions


 Keep checking back for more
*Note: Posting of ads are either provided or found on the internet from sources. Links or contact info is provided and it is the responsibility of the person submitting to the crew or cast call to research more information. Posted information has been reviewed at the best of my ability, however I hold no liability between the original poster and either actor model or crew in an employment relationship, including fees, times, duties, or more. Some links may be expired under the discretion of the party hosting the information or the original poster. Apply at your own risk

Not This on a Job Application

~Lenda Yu Brewer AKA: Lenda Hand Yu

Applying for a job asks for a lot of data, and what if you aren't hired?
Be cautious with what you provide, especially sensitive information, when voluntarily giving to vast amounts of job AD sources.

Follow a few of these privacy tips with these three methods.

Paper Applications or Resume
Small locally owned businesses may provide standard template paper print out applications.  This includes bars, restaurants or retail establishments. These are usually double sided with a small amount of space to enter information. It may ask for your name, address, past experience where and when you attended school.

Don’t Give:

• Social Security Number
• Physical Address 
• Exact Date of Birth
• Graduation Date

Why?
These papers can get left lying around during the blur of business. Office doors could be left open, stacks of papers left on shelves and possibly near customers’ reach; plenty of unsecured areas. 



Small Online Help Wanted Sites:
Finding a job online is becoming increasingly popular. The cost to post an AD is minimal or more often free. Entries vary from a paragraph to descriptive sought after skills. Many times they ask for an email entry of your qualifications, including a resume.

Don’t Give:

• Social Security Number
• Physical Address 
• Exact Date of Birth
• Marital or Dependence Status
• Graduation Date
• Seldom a Photo
• Social media links

Why:
Free classified entries are seldom quality control checked for validity. Hackers and spammers may pose fake ads for the purpose of gaining data or reply send you unrelated emails.  If the Ad doesn’t list a phone number, company name, or any other way to reach them, be weary. 



Online Applications with large companies
Large well established companies post their job openings through their company website.  They have invested in a Human Resource department who gain strict professional training to assure they are abiding by legal protocols. However, this does not guarantee mistakes don’t happen.

Don’t Give:

• Social Security Number  
• Marital or Dependence Status
• Graduation Date
• Very seldom a photo
• Social media links

Why?
Large companies do not need your Social Security Number until they have decided to hire you to file tax information.  Some may ask for it for additional background checks such as criminal or credit history. It should be, that when they become more interested in you, after reviewing your initiated information.

Large companies may also apply: Employment check, references, education check, drug test, personality tests, comprehension tests, skills application tests, re-entering the same info on the resume and more. Provide data at your own risk.

If you aren’t hired, that data was sent and stored digitally without a clear absolute certainty of security protection. Anything submitted online is not always definitively safe.

What they find anyway:  

Even if some information is not provided, by process of deductive analysis, people can figure out approximate assumptions on age, marital, health and possible dependent status. Demographic characteristics can be concluded based on information revealed such as year of graduation, general community area, length of experience, specialty studies and more.

Both the prospective employee and employer both seek a compatible business relationship.  In my opinion, once a company is interested in an applicant based on initially provided matching skills, then they may move to the next step of asking for more personal data. In today’s world wide links, people are easier to look up online. Pieces of our lives are scattered, published by a few key online word searches.

No Charges? No Fraud? Not Always!

After working a few years in the financial sector, including fraud review, I've seen the damage fraudsters can perform within minutes to over months. Possibly months after they have your information, giving you a false sense of security. Here are a few scenarios consumers may not notice or may not see.  

                       


Monthly statement shows nothing out of the ordinary? 
The local card thief may live in your community. Humans are creatures of habit, they tend to go to the same restaurants, the same grocery chains, and even the same gas stations.  Those are usually close to home, work, school, and church.  As we get older, we develop our preferred interests leaning toward brand loyalty.  Some charges may appear not so out of ordinary. If a duplicate card has been made from information obtained off of your card, thieves could be using them right at the same places.

What to do? 

• Change your pin number periodically
• Ask for a new card if you suspect fraud. 
• Some banks may charge a fee for a replacement card or issue a courtesy one.
• Be predictable with same amounts of purchases, for ex: Budget $30 for gas at each visit. 

Small preauthorization amounts? 
Pre- Authorizations or Test amounts on cards from new merchant accounts are run to check available funds. Some merchants run these as a way to test the cards, usually in person, if you are a new customer. Most of the time, these delete after 72 hours. The amount is set by the merchant and normally an even number of up to $100.  Once the pre-authorization clears, the merchant allows you to continue with your transaction.

What to do? 

• Place a daily withdrawal limit through your bank or credit card. 
• Notify your bank or card if you are going on vacation or out of town to reduce a fraud flag. 

Small purchases
Formerly working for an online Fraud Department, we would see small purchases through the online system account, the system flagged.  These are tester amounts to see if the card is still active.  Generally, they are online purchases to a fake set up website ranging from a few pennies, odd numbers, or in foreign currency.

What to do? 

• Look for a customer service number next to the amount on your statment to dispute the charge or review what the purchase was for. 
• If it was through an online merchant like Amazon or Paypal, run a virus scan, clear cache and cookies and change your password, contact them. 
• Call your credit card company to dispute it or ask about filing a chargeback. 

Automatic Bill Payer Withdraws
Modern tech trendy banks offer automatic bill payer, where you can pay your bills right from home electronically rather than by check. This reduces check fraud, but if you allow a merchant to automatically withdrawal for your monthly bill, watch out!. Errors can be made and there is a human on the other end controlling the numbers.

What to do?

• Self control how much and when the money gets withdrawn after reviewing your bills. 
• Periodically get a printed copy of your bill for accuracy as online data can be changed quicker. Website print outs will show a time date stamp on the printed copy. 

Additional Tips: 

• Be informed about your bank and credit card fraud systems, alerts, and handling as each one is different.  
• Review your statements often, print occasionally. 
• Limit issuing multiple cards to family members or associates. 
• Change passwords and pin numbers routinely.  
• Be predictable with your spending and control your spending patterns.
• Fraud review agents review patterns. 
• Understand how chargebacks work. 
• Provide ID upon using a credit card. 
• Limit how many cards are used.
• Secure your mailbox 
• Be cautious of giving sensitive info by email or phone.    

Other Names for Saleman in Job Postings

Scouring through pages of Want Ads, A Headline reads:

MARKETING ASSISTANT.
People person, friendly, must like to party.

Whoo hoo, that sounds just like me! Til you get to the description.

One of the Other Titles for Salesman.

Presenting a few more for you.



Marketing Assistant
Includes: Administrative duties, Graphic Design, Transportation, Promotion, Sales, Advertising, Data Entry, Secretarial, and more.
Entry Level

Account Executive/Manager
A mid level salary range where people are assigned personal business advertiser'; accounts. This is found across many publication forms: TV, Radio, Newspaper, Magazines, Ad Placement Sales. Receives percentage of the price of the sale, usually of higher value from Mass Media accounts.

Customer Service Correspondence/Representatives.
The first person you usually speak to by phone, when you call a customer service number for a complaint. They are trained to try to keep the complaining party a customer.  Most are at an hourly rate at a telemarketing center or at home office.
Entry Level

Ticket/ Customer Relations Agents
This is in the same category as customer service representatives. A person who sells tickets to an event, answers phones for sales or questions.
Entry Level

Promotional Models- Convention Booth Models
Never believe them when they say, "Just smile and look pretty, darling."  But then when you ask them to speak, even if asked a question by the crowd, and she or he knows nothing about the product.  It looks bad on her and the company, so, many are or should be trained to promote the product.
Mid Entry Level Salary

Appointment Setters
Now, why make an appointment with someone about something they don't know much about? That's not all you have to do, you have to convince them to make the appointment for a service.  If on the phone, speaking to someone, questions and information is going to be given or expected.


Each of these jobs, in some way, tries to sell a product or service, to save one, to get one, for the businesses they work for, in some way. There is no doubt, there are plenty more that fall under this category. My advice is to measure the amount of work you are doing to obtain that sale. Consider hourly over salary, every one is at different stages of careers.

In reality, ideally,  if you work for a company or even yourself, it is only toward your benefit if you learn how to sell. Be it a skill, a service, a product or a even a night out, well that last one was just for fun.  It's detrimental, if you have someone working for you that knows little about the company. Always keep the product, your partner, or the company in good light with others, as much as possible.
That is a good salesman! 

Top 10 Cast and Crew Call Sites of Arizona

Many Arizonans may feel the state has declined in multi-media revenue generating projects but at least one way to show potential investors, it is a good investment, is to show them successful projects. Check out what Arizona is doing, by people in Arizona. Every person is at different stages of development so choose projects wisely, ask questions and research.

Note: Some may require registration, log in names, and passwords to create accounts. Many are offered free and we hope you support their passionate ongoing efforts with contributing donations for their time.

zonie
Zonie is one of my favorite most detailed categorized sites that covers all of Arizona. From Casting to Crew positions to current news and all kinds of announcements. Many members are from Arizona and work in or moved on to surrounding states, but still stay connected to offer their services.

Durant Communications
Durant Communications lists productions for actors, and if the production company is listed, you may inquire about crew positions. The site lists workshops, classes, crew jobs and more.

Tucson Stage Blog
Listings of Auditions and Crew Calls. It also lists local performances, written reviews, plus announcements from local supportive groups.

Tucson Film Office or Phoenix Film Office
Most major cities have Film offices which are key connections to production companies' first point of contact. They may list what they are working on, what they have worked on, current articles of interest, film festivals and some may also have a local directory of available crew. Some may list auditions and crew calls as well.




Good Faith Casting
A Casting Agency with integrity. They've been linked with many major motion pictures, print work, commercials and more with a future of expanding throughout the Southwest area with experience in other cities. Most auditions are listed quickly on their Facebook page. They also offer workshops, lessons, and guidance. A very active group in the community and very easy to submit to.

Arizona Model and Management
They also partner up with Good Faith Casting. They are affiliated with the actor's union, SAG AFTRA, so when a major motion union picture projects come to town, she offers to find the fit. Between Good Faith and this agency, they have an impressive portfolio of recognized named companies she's booked for.

Backstage
A national crew and casting magazine. So far this link is free to search through a detailed filter. Choose casting, choose city, type of production plus more. It may list nationwide submissions. Contact info may be included or not with or without a requirement to subscribe.

American Federation of Advertising of Tucson  and
American Federation of Advertising of Phoenix
Major cities usually have chapters who have job boards. These are mainly for behind the scenes and can include print and multi-media positions. Great source that list companies who are hiring in the area. Jobs range from entry level to experienced and filtered in various ways. Contact and submission requirements are very detailed. Listing accessibility vary between each chapter.


The Following require more searching.
Even though some may not list specific jobs, periodically submit your resume to present yourself. Human Resources departments may be slow to post a job publicly. If your resume hits their desk or inbox at the right moment, it may be your lucky day.

When doing a search, do not limit yourself to one title. Titles, responsibilities, and tasks are always evolving. Keep yourself open to the tasks required. The same title at one place may be a different workload but same title at another place.

Local Radio and Television Stations
There are too many to list links here particularly. Find your local favorite station's website. Job listings are mostly listed under the contact us tabs on the top of the page. Hover over the tabs to see drop down menus that indicate jobs or careers. There are parent broadcasting companies that own stations, for example: Clear Channel Radio, Journal Broadcast Group, ABC Affiliates, etc. These may also lead to other websites that lists jobs at their other stations.

This is a great way to get in to the industry. Many use in house staff people to help create commercials, voiceovers, small appearances, and start your community exposure with career development growth potential.

Search online
The good old internet usually will rank highly viewed popular sites at the top of the list. Search for more developed information and possibly search their website to see their projects. Some may list crew and auditions for a variety of their projects. Use key words or as many specific words.


Social Media Pages
Thousands of pages and accounts are created daily from general titles to specific titles. When you create your own account, many will let you do searches to help you get connected to more people or job listings. These are used for networking, expanding your connections.

Just a few so far:
Linked In
Facebook
Twitter
Google Plus
Meetup

Craigslist
Even between all the scams, the sleeze, and the deceiving ads there may be a crew or cast call. Many can be found in various categories, check under mainly the categories of: gigs, radio tv, media and even all jobs. Be wary of those that list or require not enough or too much info. Some may or may not list pay. Pay information agreement is usually listed at the bottom of the ad.


Others:

Playbill
Can be sorted by location, but minimal coverage of Arizona.

Project Casting
Review carefully, check legitimacy. Many nationwide open submissions listed.

Old Tucson Studios
Old West style movie set/amusement park. Holds auditions for singers, dancers and performers, seasonal events, plus if there is a movie planning to film there.

Western movie set towns.
Gammons Gulch
A more quiet remote private location with plenty of backdrops. A place that is a little bit more smaller town period style country. A collection of vintage cars and props. Their site lists what has been filmed there, who has filmed there, local attractions and more. Rich information on their website. Listings of their production partners.

Tombstone
Holds more established shops inside the movie set buildings, outside scheduled re-enactment performances and business owner community atmosphere. Ghost tours, stage saloons, restaurants and shops.

Both list surrounding art areas that hold performing arts, concerts, festivals and more.


Network as much as you can, keep a look out for announcements and I hope to see you soon!

5 Speedier Ways To Employment

On an average, it takes an hour to fill out an application or resume. If you pass the next step towards acceptance, the interview screening process begins.  Once you get through to actually speaking to someone, you go through the waiting, agreeing to multiple background tests, and self torturing yourself imagining the rejection response. 

Before you completely give up sorting through possibly thousands of job titles, consider a few of these time saving tips:

1. Use Multiple Temporary Employment AgenciesIncrease your job search faster by partnering up with four or five employment agencies. Double check to be sure if they have exclusivity or non-compete clauses. Legitimate ones do not charge an up front fee. They earn by getting you work.  They will filter your qualifications, apply knowledge based tests, and ask if you have a preference of where you'd like to work.  Each place may take a couple of hours to finish all the skills testings, but this means you can have four or five agents looking for jobs with you.  

2. Apply with who you do business with
If you are a frequent shopper at a local grocery store, use electricity, cable or any other regular services consider applying with them.  Another benefit of working for them is possible discounts.  Customer service working from home positions are increasing. Check their websites and do not put an exclusive city as a search choice. Work from home jobs can be done in various cities.



3.  Volunteer
Yes, volunteer as a way to get to know an organization. This shows a selfless leadership quality with a direct personal connection to staff members watching you.  On occasion, positions are even created based on your needed talents. It also increases your network of people.  

4. Fill a need and charge a price
Services are created by seeing a need and fulfilling a solution.  Be an entrepreneur.  Match what you can do with what people may be looking for. Fix a fence, tutor, sweep a porch or two, grow and sell vegetables.  Each of us has some talented skill another is lacking. 

5. Pick a job title and strive for it
If this is a little difficult to choose, try step one. Temporary Agencies list your skills and place you in a position most suitable for your capabilities. When a person decides what direction or what industry they want to work in, it gives a focus on a goal.  Once you decide, immerse yourself with talented leaders to learn from.


Recall back to what you wished as a kid, what you did in high school, where you saw yourself living. Match that to what you'd like to be doing.  Do your best to find a position that will support that dream, even if only to support the funding.