I noticed a job posting at my work yesterday for a Public Relations Specialist. I have not been in my current position very long but when I read this job description, I couldn’t help but to try and apply. The job actually seems to be created specifically for my personality type. I mean if you saw a job posting and it had your name written all over it, wouldn’t you hope to get a shot at that position? Unfortunately there is a standard 6 month waiting period upon being hired before you can apply for any other position. Just have to hope I can finagle my way into an interview. Wish me luck.
This situation also got me thinking about my acting situation. Why am I very adept at networking in the workplace but when it comes to networking for acting, I am not on my “A†game? It actually really bothers me. I meet people who are in the business and they tell me what they do, and what events they attend and how they go about talking to people and it almost sounds like a lot of ass kissing and ego boosting. That might be why I am not the greatest in the field. I have problems faking it. I mean, if I don’t like someone, you’re going to know I don’t like you. I cannot bring myself to compliment and boost the ego of some random person I hardly know. The question is can I still get there, not using these tried tested and true methods for advancement? I like to think that “I walk a different path.†To quote Captain Nemo played by Naseeruddin Shah in A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. If you click on the link the quote is at 2:30. I actually really enjoy this film.
There must be other options to sucking up. I’m just not very good at it. I’m still thinking that trying to produce my own film is the way to go. I am going to start searching for some books to read on the subject and see if that can help. But seriously, the times have changed. In this age of social media you really do have to constantly promote yourself. Think about it. Can you picture Sean Connery ass kissing someone to make it as an actor? I can’t but to take a line from The Untouchables “What are you prepared to do?†Guess I have to figure that out.
