Job Seeking-where do I look???

[JackieH]

Hello everyone,

I have just moved back to the UK after 12 years living abroad in Japan and Canada.

For the last few years I have been Stage Managing (ASM, DSM, and SM) for Equity and non Equity produtions.

I have also been an equity apprentice for stage managing.

I do not have Equity status.

I am not looking to go back to school for more training!

 

If anyone has any suggestions about where to look for positions, paid prererably, but I might consider an apprectice position to gain more relevant UK experience, it would be most appreciated. I am located in Birmingham. Cheers.

[soundo26]

Hi;

 

welcome back to the UK!

 

You may be lucky enough to find a job here but I wouldn't hold out too many hopes at the moment!

After being in this industry for virtually the whole of my working life, I was made redundant last July from my position as Technical Director for an Events company, I am still trying to find another position and I know many others from the industry who are in a similar position!

The employment situation here at the moment is pretty dire although there have been signs that business is picking up in some areas, employers are still not confident enough to make the commitment to take on fully employed staff!

 

Good luck!

[J Pearce]

Start buying 'the stage', and apply for absolutely everything you think you might be capable of doing.

 

If you've got a reasonable CV you should get at least some interviews.

 

Then make sure you get the interviews right!

[gareth]

For stage management work, you need to be getting into the Stage Management Association. They provide prospective employers with a regular 'free list' of members available for work.

[JackieH]

Thanks everyone. Not the answer I was hoping for (dire situation etc. ), but not unexpected... Good luck to everyone in my/our situation!