Employment

Okay…so, You’re in the greatest city in the world about to start a whole new life, but something is missing…oh yeah, you need a job!!

The city offers an abundance of actor-friendly jobs and for those looking for a career in the arts you’re in the right place.

With the current state of the economy and workplace, it’s important to know of any online resources to seek employment. Below are some suggestion of where to find employment and tips on how to make a great first impression.

PLACES TO NETWORK WHEN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

• Actorsfund – (49th Street & 7th Avenue)
• Starbucks
• Actorfest
• YMCA
• Barnes & Noble
• Off-Broadway Theaters
• Union Offices – SAG / AFTRA / Equity

TIPS

• Locate all casting directors with drop boxes and personally drop off a headshot & resume.
• Get a business card with your picture done as soon as possible for the hundreds of people you will meet!
• Always be dressed to impress!
• Actorsfund has an employment orientation every week for those seeking work.

WEBSITES

• www.fbijobs.gov - Federal Bureau of Investigation
• www.kennedy-center.org - Kennedy Center
• www.rfcuny.org - Research Foundation
• www.arshtcenter.org/home/job_opp.aspx – Adrienne Arsht Center
• www.zocdoc.com/careers – Zocdoc
• www.aetna.com – Aetna
• www.bazaarvoice.com – BazaarVoice
• www.higherjobs.com – HigherEd_Jobs
• www.windsorresources.com – Windsor Resources
• www.qualcomm.com – Qualcomm
• www.360jobinterview.com – 360Job_Interview
• www.merritpersonnel.com – Merrit Personnel
• www.solomonpage.com – Solomon Page
• www.unemploymentresources.com – Unemployment Resources
• www.jemstoneassociates.com – JemStone Associates
• www.careerlinknyc.com – CareerLinkNYC
• www.alison.com – Alison
• www.gene.com – Genentech
• www.cisco.com – Cisco
• www.opportunityknocking.com – Opportunity_Knocking
• www.decorum-ny.com – Decorum_NY
• www.jobfinderadvisory.com – Job_Finder Advisory
• www.ceidcorp.org – CeidCorp Organization
• www.scripps.org – Scripps Health
• www.atriumstaff.com – Atrium Staff
• www.boozallen.com – Booz Allen Hamilton
• www.liveops.com – LiveOps – Work@ Home Employment
• www.jobofmine.com – Job of Mine
• www.intel.com – Intel
• www.bondstaffing.com – Bond Staffing
• www.dylancandybar.com – Dylan’s Candy Bar
• about.nordstorm.com/careers – Nordstorm
• www.restorationplaza.org – Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Center
• www.opm.gov – Government Jobs
• www.americanexpress.com – American Express
• www.camba.org – Camba
• www.therealdeal.com – The Real Deal(Real Estate Employment)
• www.carmax.com – Carmax
• www.natpe.org – National Association of Television Program Executives
• www.aflac.com – Aflac
• www.wholefoodsmarket.com – Whole Foods Market
• www.americasjobexchange.com/ny – New York State Job Exchange
• www.publix.jobs – Publix Supermarkets
• www.mantech.com/careers/ – Government Jobs
• www.usis.com/about_us/careers/default.aspx – Government Jobs
• www.castingwords.com – Transcription
• www.nyc.gov
• www.careercast.com
• www.att.com – AT&T
• www.campusexplorer.com
• www.burgerking.com – Burger King
• www.thr.com – The Hollywood Reporter - Hollywood Reporter
• www.craigslist.com
• www.citigroup.com – Citigroup
• www.easyjobs.com
• www.studentcentral.com
• www.thecoca-colacompany.com – Coca Cola
• www.collegegrad.com
• www.comerica.com – Comerica Inc.
• www.brubach.com/ejomain.html
• www.jobsfed.com
• www.darden.com – Darden Restaurants Inc.
• www.westga.edu/~coop/index.html
• www.nationjob.com
• www.exeloncorp.com – Exelon Corp.
• www.thejobresource.com
• www.fanniemae.com – Fannie Mae
• www.jobsourcenetwork.com
• www.fedex.com – Fedex Corp.
• www.nyjobsource.com
• www.spherion.com
• www.ford.com – Ford
• www.bls.gov/oco
• www.freddiemac.com – Freddie Mac
• www.4jobs.com
• www.generalmills.com – General Mills
• www.admworld.com/supplierdiversity
• www.monster.com
• www.kelloggcompany.com – Kellogg Company
• www.villagevoice.com
• www.mcdonalds.com – Mcdonalds Corp.
• www.actorsfund.org - Actorsfund
• www.mgmmirage.com – MGM Mirage
• www.merckcareers.jobs/blackenterprise
• www.northerntrust.com Northern Trust Corp.
• www.change.gov
• www.pepcoholdings.com – Pepco Holdings Inc.
• www.4entertainmentjobs.com
• www.pbg.com – Pepsi Bottling Group Inc.
• www.backstage.com - Backstage
• www.starbucks.com - Starbucks
• www.pepsico.com – Pepsico Inc.
• www.idealist.org - Idealist
• www.pge.com – PG&E Corp.
• www.nyfa.org
• www.mediabistro.com
• www.pb.com – Pitney Bowes
• www.devbistro.com
• www.journalismjobs.com
• www.pg.com – Proctor & Gamble Co.
• www.morganstanley.com/diversity – Morgan Stanley
• www.sempra.com – Sempra Energy
• www.americanfamilyinsurance.jobs
• www.bankofamerica.com/careers - Bank Of America
• www.sodexo.com – Sodexo Inc.
• www.marriot.com/diversity - Marriot
• www.starwoodhotels.com – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
• www.retirementjobs.com
• www.statefarm.com – Statefarm Insurance Cos.
• www.careerbuilder.com
• www.tiaa-cref.org – TIAA-CREF
• www.techcentric.net
• www.toyota.com – Toyota Motor North America Inc.
• www.kellyit.us
• www.ibm.com/diversity - IBM
• www.ups.com – United Parcel Service Inc.
• www.simplyhired.com
• www.verizon.com – Verizon Communications Inc.
• www.weddles.com
• www.wglholdings.com – WGL Holdings Inc.
• www.careerjournal.com
• www.xerox.com – Xerox Corp
• www.indeed.com - Indeed
• www.yum.com – Yum! Brands Inc.
• www.careerbank.com
• www.computerjobs.com
• www.allhealthcarejobs.com
• www.hcareers.com – Hospitality & Hotel Jobs
• www.healthcareerweb.com
• www.jobcircle.com
• www.jobing.com
• www.latpro.com – Hispanic & Bilingual Jobs
• www.vetjobs.com – Military Veterans
• www.collegerecruiter.com
• www.snagajob.com
• www.net-temps.com
• www.employmentguide.com
• www.odesk.com – Freelancers Jobs
• www.elance.com – Tech Careers
• www.rushmoredrive.com
• www.hbcuconnect.com
• www.dol.gov
• www.guru.com
• www.sologig.com
• www.jobcircle.com
• www.jobmarket.nytimes.com
• www.blackcollegian.com
• www.ihispano.com
• www.imdiversity.com
• www.jobhuntersbible.com
• www.quintcareers.com
• www.rileyguide.com
• www.constructionjobs.com
• www.911hotjobs.com
• www.jobsinthemoney.com
• www.allnurses.com
• www.jobs4hr.com
• www.talentzoo.com
• www.lawjobs.com
• www.emurse.com
• www.ibcenterprise.com
• jobs.filmslinger.com/a/jobs
• www.jobcompass.com