The BIG sacrifice

[stilts27]

Hey All,

I after 3yrs and saving I recently left my full time position at a music recording equipment sales company and will be trying to get an internship at a post house in L.A.

The reason for this post is that I know some of you run or work pretty high up in post houses and some are or have been interns at one point or another. I've haven't worked in this type of environment yet and I was wondering if you had any suggestions/tips as far as the interview process and type of questions I should be bring up to them in searching for the right house to intern for.

I have searched on here and found some useful info, mostly about the need for an internship to get that real world experience or books and sites to read (which I have). Just more curious about the interview process and questions I should bring up.

Also, forgive me if this came up before - I just didn't see a topic on it

Thanks!

[kk@jamsync.com]

Originally Posted by stilts27

Hey All,

I after 3yrs and saving I recently left my full time position at a music recording equipment sales company and will be trying to get an internship at a post house in L.A.

The reason for this post is that I know some of you run or work pretty high up in post houses and some are or have been interns at one point or another. I've haven't worked in this type of environment yet and I was wondering if you had any suggestions/tips as far as the interview process and type of questions I should be bring up to them in searching for the right house to intern for.

I have searched on here and found some useful info, mostly about the need for an internship to get that real world experience or books and sites to read (which I have). Just more curious about the interview process and questions I should bring up.

Also, forgive me if this came up before - I just didn't see a topic on it

Thanks!

One thing *not* to do is to emphasize in your letter or résumé that you believe you can be of great service to or can help the facility. It's up to the interviewer to ask and you to respond. Being humble and willing to do whatever is necessary is the most important thing.

Even though you may have some insight due to your prior job, it's best to keep your suggestions to yourself or ask if you can make a suggestion until you're on firm footing. One thing that bothers me about interns is that they sometimes suggest a way to do something when they are not asked, interrupting my train of thought in the process. Whenever an engineer is silent and staring at the screen, it's not appropriate to speak, especially in front of clients. They're *thinking* about alternatives, not waiting for a suggestion.

[seanmccoy]

Originally Posted by kk@jamsync.com

Whenever an engineer is silent and staring at the screen, it's not appropriate to speak.

I love that!!--especially if it ends right there. Mind if I print that onto a large banner and hang it on my front wall?

[stilts27]

Originally Posted by kk@jamsync.com

One thing *not* to do is to emphasize in your letter or résumé that you believe you can be of great service to or can help the facility. It's up to the interviewer to ask and you to respond. Being humble and willing to do whatever is necessary is the most important thing.

Even though you may have some insight due to your prior job, it's best to keep your suggestions to yourself or ask if you can make a suggestion until you're on firm footing. One thing that bothers me about interns is that they sometimes suggest a way to do something when they are not asked, interrupting my train of thought in the process. Whenever an engineer is silent and staring at the screen, it's not appropriate to speak, especially in front of clients. They're *thinking* about alternatives, not waiting for a suggestion.

Good advice..Thanks!

[kk@jamsync.com]

Originally Posted by seanmccoy

I love that!!--especially if it ends right there. Mind if I print that onto a large banner and hang it on my front wall?

Ha! Sure!

[georgia]

Originally Posted by kk@jamsync.com

Whenever an engineer is silent and staring at the screen, it's not appropriate to speak, especially in front of clients. They're *thinking* about alternatives, not waiting for a suggestion.

Perfect. I tell my interns that "Interns are to be seen and not heard." But I like yours better! If an Intern says anything in a session, it will be their last. But, I do tell them to write a note ona small sticky and hand it to my assistant if they have any ideas or see something they want me to know about. Or to catch me on a break, then tell me. Sometimes fresh ears and eyes offer internesting ideas.

The best was when a client turned to my intern and asked her opinion. She actually tuned white as a sheet. Opened her mouth, closed it, opened it, ( at this point I think she started to hyperventelate)... But she pulled it together and suggested that the client ask me , as she did not have enough experence to have an opinion. I was having the worst time holding my laughter... Watching her go thru that. If she could have just run from the room she would have. talk about deer-caught-in-headlights look.

I commended her after for the perfect comment, excellent tap dancing skills, and not messing herself in the dubstage.


cheers
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