Is It Okay to Call a Stranger?
Beth writes in about calling a complete stranger:
I’ve recently moved to LA and while I have been networking I don’t want to wait around for […]
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Share Your Ice Cream Sandwich
When you’re a PA, it can be easy to feel separate from the higher ups. They’re older, more experienced, higher paid. It’s understandable that you […]
To Whom It May Concern
Laura writes in about the proper salutation for a cover letter:
One quick question: Should I address the letter to the person who is collecting the […]
How Prevalent is Sexual Harassment in Hollywood?
Reader Jess wrote in response to this blog post on sexual harassment:
Obviously each department is its own animal, but having worked the majority of my […]
How to Order Lunch for the Production Office
Chester writes in:
I have my first PA gig next week, and I’m super nervous. I wanna come off looking like I know what I’m doing […]
First Shot, Lunch, and Wrap Reports
If you’re working on a network show or studio film, there are three reports that are almost always the purview of the office PA. They […]
Fired for Doing the Right Thing
I had planned to write an entirely different post today, until I saw this comment from Pete on an old post:
I was just fired from […]
You Don’t Have to be a Jerk
I’m traveling today (long story), so I don’t have time to write a post. Instead, here’s a copypasta from a comment left on a really […]
One Subject Per Email
The One Subject Email
You probably noticed people are busy. Like, all the time. Even when they have a moment to relax, they’ll probably spend that […]
Make a Good Last Impression
First impressions are important; they go a long way towards determining whether you land the job. But last impressions are almost as important; they determine […]