We have just announced an exclusive TV Presenter Course with tobeseen on Monday 16th January.  Places are strictly limited and you need to be a tobeseen member to be able to take part.  Please email us at info@presenterstudio.com for more information.

tobeseen have also written a rather useful few tips on how to use their website and get presenter work for 2012.  We hope you find it useful:

Tips for Presenters by Martha Shephard www.tobeseen.co.uk

Online Profile

Create a profile at www.tobeseen.co.uk which will take the format of www.tobeseen.co.uk/people/yourname. It is free to create a basic profile and you can use it as your unique webpage to show your details, presenting credits, photos & showreel. Casting professionals can then simply click on your link to access the information they require in order to consider you for an audition.

You can forward your To Be Seen profile link to relevant people & companies in the industry, print it on your business cards, use it in your email signature & display it in your social networking profiles.

Headshot Photos

Having good quality photos is essential on your profile because it is the first thing that industry professionals see and it represents you.

Showreel:

Having a good showreel is the difference between getting that audition or not. A professionally made showreel is absolutely essential.

Your showreel should be approximately 3-4 minutes in length. Show your versatility by having a mixture of your presenting clips. Update your showreel regularly. Ensure your contact details are on it.

Social Networking

Get involved in the digital stuff. Sometimes companies post auditions via their social networking pages so ensure you have a profile with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google + and follow relevant companies.

If you need help with creating & developing your online social networking presence check out www.reallybrightmedia.com

Networking

Attend relevant networking & workshop/seminar events in the acting industry, there are loads of them about. You will meet people & companies that will give you advice and also you can swap tips with other people in the industry.

Applying for Auditions

New casting calls for presenters get posted regularly on www.tobeseen.co.uk so check the job postings every week.

You should only apply for roles that you are suitable for and have the skills for as per the casting description.

Casting directors do not like sifting through applications of people who are not suited for the role.

The Audition

Double-check the location of audition the day before and arrive 10 minutes early. Print out your biog and attach your headshot photo securely to it.

Dont pester the company for feedback after your audition – check your mobile & emails regularly and wait for them to contact you. Continue applying for further auditions  – perseverance is key – it is a competitive industry so be prepared to work hard to land that role you want.