In the entertainment business people often say that one must network or not work. \u00a0To a large extent, they are right. \u00a0And not just in show business, but in any business. \u00a0Although in the media the importance of networking is particularly high.<\/p>\n
Having a solid network of colleagues and like-minded professionals to interact with can pay dividends in many different ways. \u00a0The economy is changing and the way people work is changing along with it. \u00a0Once upon a time our parents and grandparents graduated from college, got one job and worked that job until they retired. \u00a0That\u2019s not really the way it is anymore.<\/p>\n
Companies and in fact, whole industries are emerging and going under all around us. \u00a0Meanwhile, people don\u2019t just change jobs, they often change careers entirely. \u00a0In this kind of economy, the importance of networking, both online and offline is integral to one\u2019s long-term survival in the job market.\u00a0Learning how to network in the film industry<\/a>\u00a0can be a game changer.<\/p>\n Online networking resources like LinkIn, Facebook and Biznik are essential tools these days. \u00a0They help you to\u00a0network online<\/a>\u00a0and they also help you to find out about offline networking events like mixers and industry happy hours.<\/p>\n Taking a proactive approach to networking can help you find the career you truly want. \u00a0That means exchanging business cards with people and perhaps starting a database of the contacts you make. \u00a0You never know how someone you meet today can help you down the way. \u00a0By the same token you want to be open and willing to help others. \u00a0Remember, networking is a two-way street. \u00a0People are less likely to help you if they feel you are only out for yourself.<\/p>\n Also remember that it\u2019s important to network even if you already have a job. \u00a0Because if you have a job that\u2019s just alright whose to say there\u2019s not a better one out there for you? And even if you do like your current job it\u2019s still advisable to network within that job. \u00a0That means not hiding in your office, cubicle or editing suite, but interacting and mingling with your co-employees and superiors.<\/p>\n Making yourself stand out as the go-to guy where you work can make it easier for you to enhance your current situation. \u00a0Being talented and ambitious are good starting points for anyone, in any career. \u00a0However by underestimating the importance of networking in the film industry, you may be shortchanging yourself. \u00a0Realizing your true goals means you will need to build relationships with others. \u00a0Building those relationships requires networking, either offline or online, or preferably, through a combination of both.<\/p>\n Learn more about\u00a0Film Connection programs<\/a>. Film Connection\u00a0Film School has hundreds of locations throughout the U.S.<\/a>\u00a0and beyond. We partner you with a mentor who helps you learn what it takes to succeed in the film industry. Learn one-on-one privately and build industry connections.\u00a0Get started<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"featured-post":[659],"resource-category":[],"reference-category":[694],"class_list":["post-24023","reference-library","type-reference-library","status-publish","hentry","reference-category-filmmaking-resources"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmconnection.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reference-library\/24023","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmconnection.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reference-library"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmconnection.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/reference-library"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmconnection.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmconnection.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"featured-post","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmconnection.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured-post?post=24023"},{"taxonomy":"resource-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmconnection.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource-category?post=24023"},{"taxonomy":"reference-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmconnection.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reference-category?post=24023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}2. USE ONLINE RESOURCES TO NETWORK<\/h3>\n
3. BE PROACTIVE<\/h3>\n
4. NEVER STOP NETWORKING<\/h3>\n
5. MAKE YOURSELF STAND OUT<\/h3>\n
LEARN FROM INDUSTRY PROS<\/h2>\n