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SoYouWanna learn some basic terms used by sitcom writers?Spec Script: Usually called a "spec," this what the script that you...
SoYouWanna learn how to write jokes for your stand-up comedy act?Most jokes are based on the setup and punch line formula. First, the setup...
SoYouWanna learn how to avoid scams while trying to become a fashion model?BEWARE photographers who try to sell you expensive portfolio shots...
SoYouWanna learn about different types of talent agents?The main types are theatrical (TV and film) and commercial (for...
SoYouWanna know why you need a talent agent to break into show business?Agents are the gatekeepers to the people who hire you for TV, film, and...
SoYouWanna know where to look online for a job in TV news?You probably won't find too many vacancies for "Network Anchor" on the Web,...
SoYouWanna know where to look for a job as a paralegal?If you are interested in making a lot of money or are considering law...
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SoYouWanna know what to include in a book proposal?The first step to getting your name in print is to prepare a proposal. The...
SoYouWanna know what to expect when getting fitted for a men's suit?The best way to find a good store is to ask for a referral from friends and...
SoYouWanna know what to do with your 401k once you leave a job?You have three options:Leave it where it is. It can stay there until you...
SoYouWanna know what to consider when accepting a job in a consulting firm?Don't automatically jump at the first offer. Consider these factors:Salary:...
SoYouWanna know what to avoid including in your cover letter?Once you've written your fabulous cover letter, you must sit down and read...
SoYouWanna know what to ask a talent agent during an interview?Ask how many clients they have.2. Ask what jobs those clients are doing...
SoYouWanna know what the work environment is like for a paralegal?Currently, the average starting salary for a paralegal in the United...
SoYouWanna know what the requirements are to be a fashion model?If you're female You should be between 15 and 22 years old, though...
SoYouWanna know what the body of a cover letter should consist of?Your letter should be composed of three or four short paragraphs:The...
SoYouWanna know what consultants do?Consultants are people hired by companies to give advice about how to do...
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SoYouWanna know what a paralegal's responsibilities are?According to the American Bar Association, a paralegal (or legal...
SoYouWanna know some general guidelines for a good first men's suit?Generally, your first suit should:Be single-breasted (the jacket simply...
SoYouWanna know some basic fashion principles (for women)?Always look neat and clean. This just makes sense. Unless you're going for...
SoYouWanna know some background about the life of a sitcom writer?How much will I get paid? The Writer's Guild standard pay for a half...
SoYouWanna know if you're qualified to get a job in a consulting firm?If you're coming from business school, an Ivy League college or other...
SoYouWanna know if your band is ready to get signed to a record label?There are tons of bands out there trying to make it. In order to see if you...
SoYouWanna know if you need an agent to get your children's book published?In your travails to find a publisher, the first decision you need to make...
SoYouWanna know how to start writing your resume?Before you sit down to write (or fix) that resume, the very first thing you...
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SoYouWanna know how to get your suit pants tailored?Waist - a common fallacy is that if you make the waist as tight as possible...
SoYouWanna know how to get fitted for a men's suit?Just because you're shopping "off the rack" doesn't mean that you shouldn't...
SoYouWanna know how to get an agent in order to become a fashion model?Many successful models started their careers effortlessly. They were...
SoYouWanna know how to act during a job interview for a paralegal position?Be effusive. Paralegaling can be involve some mindless work, and if the...
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SoYouWanna know how much notice you should give your boss when resigning?You don't have to give more than two weeks notice. Only offer more if you...
SoYouWanna know how agents find parts for actors?Agents get information about auditions for roles, either directly from...
SoYouWanna know about some of the benefits of being a paralegal?The experience may help you figure out what to do with your life. For...
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SoYouWanna know about different styles of men's suit jackets?When buying a jacket, the tailor will pinch and poke you all over the place...
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SoYouWanna know about different cuts for a men's suit?The "cut" of a suit refers to how the suit generally hangs off your body....
SoYouWanna join the Peace Corps?Ahhhhh, the Peace Corps. Meandering through a rural village in an exotic...
SoYouWanna join the circus?Contrary to popular belief, announcing that you're running off to join the...
SoYouWanna have a successful pitch meeting with TV executives?It's your moment (and we mean moment; it won't probably won't last longer...
SoYouWanna have a successful interview with a consulting firm?The first 5 minutes: This is what's known as the "getting-to-know-you" part...
SoYouWanna get signed to a record label?The life of a professional musician has all the allure of a million dollars...
SoYouWanna get a talent agent?Do people ever tell you that you look like an actor? Okay, but do you wish...
SoYouWanna get a talent agent to meet with you?The most effective way to get an agency interview is to get a personal...
SoYouWanna get a short story published?Short stories are much better than novels for one reason: they're short....
SoYouWanna get a job in tv news?Compared to being a network news anchor, most jobs suck. Think about it. . ...
SoYouWanna get a job in a consulting firm?Perhaps it's the abundance of frequent flyer miles and business-class...
SoYouWanna get a green card?If you're not an American and you don't have a green card, you're probably...
SoYouWanna get a good acting headshot?Know your type. People need to know what they're getting when they call...
SoYouWanna gather material for your stand-up comedy act?Before you get on stage, you have to figure out what you are going to say....
SoYouWanna find out how much you should get paid at your job?Call professional associations (which often do national surveys on...
SoYouWanna find an internship on a TV news show?The best way to begin your journey to the anchor desk or executive producer...
SoYouWanna find a talent agent though effective networking?You should explore all possible leads and industry contacts, no matter...
SoYouWanna find a story idea for a children's book?Decide what type of book you want to write and what age group you're going...
SoYouWanna find a publisher for a children's book?If you have an agent (or at least a good one), you shouldn't have to worry...
SoYouWanna find a place to perform your stand-up comedy act?The most obvious place to perform your stand-up routine is a comedy club....
SoYouWanna find a literary agent (all except children's books)?Literary agents divide themselves into fiction and non-fiction camps.Grab...
SoYouWanna earn money as a professional stand-up comedian(ne)?Other than experience, the one thing that separates the amateurs from the...
SoYouWanna dress properly for your body type (for women)?Large Hips: Draw attention away from childbearin' hips by wearing solid,...
SoYouWanna do stand-up comedy?Yeah, yeah, you're pretty funny. But it's one thing to make some of your...
SoYouWanna deliver an effective speech?Fact: the most common phobia that Americans have is glossophobia (that is...
SoYouWanna cut a demo?You've got a band. You've got rhythm. You've got style. Your only problem?...
SoYouWanna come up with a good original storyline for a TV spec?Remain true to the characters. The characters in your spec should sound...
SoYouWanna choose the right talent agent?In the rare instance that more than one agent is interested in representing...
SoYouWanna choose a TV show to write a spec script for?Write for a show that's been on TV for between 3 and 5 seasons. This is...
SoYouWanna cast a movie inexpensively?When looking for actors, try to use your friends. Surely you remember...
SoYouWanna become familiar with the major consulting firms?McKinsey & Company: Hands down, the most selectively elite firm in the...
SoYouWanna become familiar with different resume formats?The three most common formats are the chronological resume, the functional...
SoYouWanna be a waiter?Woman: "What do you do for a living?"Man: "I'm an actor....
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SoYouWanna be a paralegal?So you're finishing college and your life plans don't extend much beyond...
SoYouWanna be a movie extra?"Okay everybody, SHUT UP! Now go stand over there for ten hours until we...
SoYouWanna be a model?Maybe you've dreamed of gliding down the catwalk in Milan, flashbulbs...
SoYouWanna be a comic book artist?You remember walking into your local comic book shop and staring wide-eyed...
SoYouWanna baby-sit an infant?Baby-sitting is such an easy way to make money, that we hear it's how Bill...
SoYouWanna avoid common fashion mistakes (for women)?There are some fashion mistakes that are always wrong. Take our word for it...
SoYouWanna ask for a raise?So after weeks, months, or - God forbid - years of toiling, you've finally...
SoYouWanna ace an interview with a talent agent?When an agency calls you for an interview, it is up to you to be on time...
SoYouWanna ace an interview for a job at a TV news show?Know that you will be judged by your appearance. Television is filled with...
SoYouWanna ace a job interview?You decide that you want a job. You send in your brilliant (and mostly...
