Social Media &
Your Professional Presence
The impression you leave begins long before you walk into the room.
Every interaction, online and in person, contributes to the professional presence you build.
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Casting professionals, employers and production teams may notice how you communicate, what you share and how consistently you present yourself.
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Your professional presence should feel like an honest reflection of who you are and the performer you are becoming.
Online presence
Email & communication
At auditions & rehearsals
What you share matters.
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Public social media accounts may be viewed by casting teams, employers and production companies.
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You do not need to appear perfect, but aim to be thoughtful, respectful and authentic.
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Think before posting.
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Support others.
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Celebrate success without putting
anyone else down.
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Your online presence should reflect
the kind of person you would be
happy to work with.
Every message represents you.
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Reply politely.
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Use clear subject lines.
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Check spelling before pressing send.
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Respond within a reasonable timeframe whenever possible.
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Professional communication does not need to sound overly formal. It simply needs to be clear, courteous and considerate.
The little things are remembered.
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Arrive prepared.
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Listen well.
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Be kind to everyone.
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Say thank you.
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Respect the venue, equipment and people around you.
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Talent may get you noticed,
but professionalism often gets you invited back.
Building relationshipsÂ
Protecting your privacy
If you're represented by The Noteworthy Approach
This industry is built on people.
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Treat every interaction as an opportunity to build trust.
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Support fellow performers.
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Celebrate other people’s successes.
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Be someone others enjoy working alongside.
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Your reputation is built one interaction
at a time.
Professional does not have to mean public.​
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You are entitled to keep
parts of your life private.
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Think carefully before sharing personal details, locations or information about other people.
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Use your privacy settings thoughtfully and remember that something shared online can be difficult to remove completely.
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Young performers should always involve a parent or guardian when managing public accounts or responding to messages.
We will always encourage you to be yourself.​
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We will not ask you to create an online image that feels false or to share more than you are comfortable sharing.
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Our aim is to help you present yourself professionally, consistently and confidently, so your talent has every opportunity to shine.
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If you are ever unsure about a post, message or online interaction, please ask.