Resume Preparation & Career Search Skills

• An overview of the make-up industry and related career opportunities.
• Analysis and identification of career objectives, interests and strengths.
• An inventory of individual employment skills.
• An inventory of individual transferable skills.
• An inventory of individual occupational skills.
• Learning how to conduct informational interviews.
• Outlining the career search process.
• The professional resume - sample formats.
• Career search skills and techniques. Career resource information.
• Interview techniques and skills. Role playing.

Film Orientation & WHMIS Seminars

(WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

In preparation for working on a film set, these seminars provide the make-up artist with an understanding of the collaboration and communication required between departments: protocol, quality control and safety. These seminars are mandatory for anyone considering work in the TV and Film industry and have been developed in partnership with film unions and guilds.

• Learning what hazards are inherent in products used on set and in the lab.
• Protecting yourself from hazardous products, how to handle them.
• Review of safe work place procedures and guidelines.
• What resources are available on providing more information on products.
• Overview of the film industry and nature.
• Stages of production within the film industry.
• Descriptions of some of the diverse jobs.
• Training apprenticeship certification.
• Set terminology and set etiquette.