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Etymology 101 - Defining the Head Hunter

A head hunter can be a savage who cuts off the heads of his enemy, a baseball pitcher who deliberately throws the baseball at a batters head or an executive recruiter who looks to fill open positions in a corporation. The following article will give the brief Etymology, or history, of theŇ term head hunter.


Clearing Up your Graduate Cv

One of the most important documents that a graduate has in their professional portfolio is their CV, or curriculum vitae. The CV is a short declaration of a candidateň€™s qualifications for a particular job or project, usually no longer than two pages. Graduates may have rudimentary CVs upon leaving their university coursework, usually created to land scholarships or temporary work. However, the type of CV needed for work after graduation requires greater consideration and deliberation on the part of an applicant. There are a few simple steps that can turn a list of experiences into an award winning CV.


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*Become familiar and learn a much as possible about the audition requirements before going to the audition, then practice, practice, practice.

*Choose age appropriate monologues and audition songs, if required.

*Make eye contact and greet the panel warmly as soon as you enter the audition room.

*Smile, relax and be yourself.

*If you are singing, go directly to the accompanist with your clearly marked music and if you need to instruct them as to the tempo, sing a few bars softly...do not snap your fingers.

*Introduce yourself and the material you will be performing in a confident, clear voice.

*Memorize the names of the composers or playwrights who authored your selections.

*Pause in between pieces, but practice before hand to stay within the allotted amount of time, if there is one.

*Be sure to understand the play from which a monologue or song is chosen in the event the director asks you questions about the show.

*Thank the panel when you finish your pieces, smile and pause briefly for any additional instructions from them, but do not linger in the room. ÷ 

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Keep in mind that every audition, in reality, is a job interview and that you are being observed from the minute you walk into the audition room. Take the opportunity each time to demonstrate not only your talent, but your personal characteristics. Let your personality shine through, and remember that the casting director and audition panel are not there to judge you harshly. They are there to do their job, which is to cast a show to the best of their ability. Learn to take auditioning in stride, as this is part of an actors life. If you decide to work professionally, it is something you will be experiencing for a long, long time. Take it seriously, but have some fun, too. Break a leg!

Beverly Stone has volunteered with a performing arts kids group for the past ten years. During this time she has worked in various capacities on the production of many shows but her main job has been to facilitate the training of the group"s members. Many of these kids have gone on to become professionals, several of them are currently on Broadway. She recently decided to bring her knowledge online and created a Website and Blog which serves as a guide for kids and teens interested in singing, dancing and acting.

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