DISCOVER HOW TO SECURE ONE OF THE MEDIA JOBS MOST PEOPLE MISS !
You’ve done a course, or you’re nearly finished one, in multi-media, film, television, design, audio-visual production, journalism or photography.
You’re already well down the path of having decided this is the career for you. You’ve had some encouraging starts, maybe good scores for your VCE Media subject, won a prize for a short film, or made some outstanding student work that points to your having talent and potential in the media industry.
Think there’s a job waiting for you? Have you checked
the papers or online job sites lately? Seen many (or any) jobs in the
film or television industry advertised? Didn’t think so! It’s a lot
harder than it looks to get employed in the media field. It’s tough.
You’ll need a clear understanding of what you’re up against.
This workshop will set you up to at least understand and refine your chances of getting hard won employment in your chosen field. It will not guarantee you a job, but will put you miles ahead in the race against the thousands who graduate each year hoping to find one of the limited places in “the biz”. Truth is, we graduate far more students each year than there are jobs, but don't despair, this Workshop will put you right at the front of the pack.
100% satisfaction rate for the August 29, 2009 Melbourne Workshop ! "Ron was great, really easy to listen to and it was obvious he really wants us to succeed. Gave great advice how to make contacts and was both realistic and optimistic. I had a great time." Lisa Twite "Such a depth of knowledge. One stop shop, Ron Brown. Great motivator, every cent is worth it. An inner awakening" Umesh Kotur "I got quite used to paying $1,000 or more for a day
of sometimes good, often average training in my previous job, and found
that $100 got me way more information, advice and common sense than a
whole room of swaggering Americans could muster on a good day! You give
the impression of generosity in your presentation, which is a vital
trait of any good seminar" Kirk Tabalotny "Insightful. The course was vital and informative and brought up areas that I had not considered before" Nada Mustafa "Value for money ! Well structured modules, kept my interest" Elliot Klein "I have confidence now to get work in the media industry" Scott McPhee "Ron was an excellent speaker. A lot of information" Matt Cookes "The broader aspects of CV and showreel worked best, because it is just not addressed during education" Laura Borghouts "Excellent. It's a great workshop, Ron! Very useful and informative" Hannah Jonkers "Very entertaining and informative" Michael Maliepaard "The amount of knowledge was bountiful" Rick D'Adrea "It was great to hear such a wealth of useful information" Jason Leahy "Nice perspective of the media industry and a reality check" Reid Harrison
Conducted by Ron Brown, an award winning media industry professional for more than 30 years, these Half Day Workshops will provide clear insights into how the media selects it's employees, and you will see, possibly for the first time, how you look to a prospective employer. As well, you will be given clear strategies for finding where you best fit in the industry, how to best prepare yourself for working in the media, how to find prospective employers (they're not where you think !), how to maximise your chances of getting interviewed, and how to win the hearts and minds of employers.
As well, you will be guided in the alternate strategy of self-employment, in how to start from scratch in the industry AND succeed ! By an industry practitioner that did just that, starting his own film company from nothing at the age of only 22 years, and who has gone on to produce 1000 films and videos, employ thousands of cast and crew and writers and photographers, and who has created and produced three successful international tv series and two movies. (CV on next page).
THE WORKSHOP MODULES: (new courses added in Sydney and Brisbane)
1. So You’re Out? – Finishing up your course a. Before you go, turn out the lights b. Testimonials, Referees c. The friends you make d. Your reel, folio or CV
2. What Can You Do? - Skills self-assessment a. Training, employer expectations b. Testing yourself c. Competitive assessment d. Under promise, Over deliver
3. What Do You Want To Do? - Targeting Opportunity a. Where will you fit? b. Exploring the possibilities c. Use of research d. Methods of research e. Database management, software
4. Look At Me ! - Marketing yourself a. Written submission b. Your reel - what to put in, what to leave out c. Your website d. Getting their attention – email, letters, stunts e. Agents - are they worth it?, how to get one
5. We Want You - The Job Application a. Responding to advertised jobs (if you can find them!) b. Responding to word of mouth offers c. Freelance engagements d. Government sector e. Your value proposition
6. Come on Down - The Job Interview a. Dress code b. What to take, what to show c. Attitude, Attitude, Attitude d. Honesty and its role in the job market e. Assessing the offer, accepting or rejecting offers
7. Working Conditions a. Full time – advertising b. Full time – television c. Full time – government d. Freelance e. Part time & casual f. Contract - rates, terms, conditions g. Working for Free h. Feature Films i. The Union (MEAA) and professional bodies
8. Nobody Wants Me – Coping With Rejection a. Hearing back, not hearing back b. No thanks c. When No doesn’t mean No d. Getting a taxi license (just kidding !) – ways to improve your chances while waiting
9. I’m Alright, Jack - Going It Alone a. Why go it alone – the right reasons, the wrong reasons b. What skills and equipment are required c. Working Capital d. Contacts, networks, professional groups e. Getting Contracts, terms & conditions, legal agreements f. Keeping Clients
10. It’s A Wrap – Developing The Right Attitude Towards Your Future a. "It's a long game" b. "I might be on my own one day" c. Patience d. Persistence e. Professionalism f. Do what you say ______________________________________________________________________________
100% satisfaction rate for the October 24th Melbourne Workshop !!!! "Absolutely fantastic! Insight into the industry I have been unable to find elsewhere" Wendy Ryan "Wonderfully presented" Joshua Krasnostein "There are a lot of tips I can follow in the future" Angeline Woo "All the details that you don't get taught but have to be learnt in the industry" Michael Verrenkamp "Thank you for your energy" Jaime Molestine "A very worthwhile workshop for me...I feel more confident about my future now" Felicity Power "I
just wanted to say thank you so much for the workshop yesterday. I am
full of new hope and “outside the square” possibilities. I did get a
lot out of it – a lot more than I expected." Angie Vaughan
100% satisfaction rate for the August 15, 2009 Sydney Workshop !!! "Over
the course of this workshop I went from sceptical (not knowing anything
about Ron) to sold, as it became clear his credibility, experience and
silver tongue meant I was in very safe hands. As a Uni of Sydney BA
Media & Comms graduate it was outstanding. I learnt more here today
than I would in one whole semester at uni for a gazzilionth the cost" Clare Matuska "It was fantastic! Very practical information well presented. Extremely useful" DeJay Vi Nguyen "Ron was charismatic" Jason Walsh "Ron was very personable, with lots of 'on the ground' stories to back up his points. Great, and I would have liked two days!" Pete Colquhoun "The greatest workshop I've ever been to, really. Very very exotic ! Ron cut to the point. Thanks Ron, it's a great experience" JoJo Ma "A wealth of knowledge and engaging." Michelle Cotterill "Very informative and inspiring" Tony Murden
100% satisfaction rate for the July 18, 2009 Melbourne Workshop !! "Great workshop. Love your passion !" Melinda Kalac "A one-day course that is well worth the cost - definitely value for money" Nicola Farrell "Ron continues to deliver invaluable and insightful information and strategies in clear and effective executable steps" Justin Bechtold "The whole workshop was very informative and knowledgeable" Arati Lakhani "Ron is a well of information, experience and advice" Susan Yagnik "Excellent knowledge of film and television" Reid Harrison "Clear and concise with lots of experience and examples" Stelios Kokotos
*ICCAA - the Independent Content Creators Association of Australia - www.iccaa.org
You’re already well down the path of having decided this is the career for you. You’ve had some encouraging starts, maybe good scores for your VCE Media subject, won a prize for a short film, or made some outstanding student work that points to your having talent and potential in the media industry.
Conducted by Ron Brown, an award winning media industry professional for more than 30 years, these Half Day Workshops will provide clear insights into how the media selects it's employees, and you will see, possibly for the first time, how you look to a prospective employer. As well, you will be given clear strategies for finding where you best fit in the industry, how to best prepare yourself for working in the media, how to find prospective employers (they're not where you think !), how to maximise your chances of getting interviewed, and how to win the hearts and minds of employers.
