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If you've wondered what the heck I do and how it benefits you, you'll love this post!
On Thursday, I had a 90-minute conversation with a former William Morris colleague of mine who asked, “So what exactly is your business, and how can I support you?” I figured you, my dear reader, might want to know too. Here is some clarity on what exactly I do and how you can benefit from a Paid Subscription to my Substack.
What’s my business?
Since 2012, I’ve been teaching students how to break into the entertainment business. While film school teaches you theory and “the craft” of writing, directing, editing, etc., it doesn’t teach you how to land your first job and launch a career.
I can teach you that!
With a clear direction, killer resumes, and proven networking strategies, about 1,000 young adults (and some not-so-young adults) have gotten hired with my help. I am a speaker, coach, and recruiter for special jobs!
SPEAKING - I was an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for 5 years, and I have guest lectured at NYU, UCLA, Yale, LMU, Penn State, Columbia College Chicago, Hofstra, Syracuse, the University of North Carolina, and more. I was even invited to speak to inmates at the Women’s Correctional Facility in Chino, CA about starting over (that was an experience I can’t wait to share in a future post). I love inspiring people, and I love sharing my method on how to “Get H.I.R.E.D. in Hollywood (with no fancy connections).” If you’d like me to speak to your class or school, email my team at hello@mygradsgetjobs.com, or consider upgrading to “Founding Member” to access my recorded “Get H.I.R.E.D. in Hollywood” course and workbook.
COACHING - If you need individual encouragement and instruction, I can be your private coach. Resume Reboot is my most popular program (and the prerequisite for other private coaching programs like Career Therapy, Professional Mentorship, and Career Accelerator). Resume Reboot is 3-hours of private coaching within a 2-day period to get your resume in top shape. I give you a template, and together, I will show you how to tell a compelling career story on a 1-page resume that will help you stand out from the pile and boost your chances of getting hired! If you are interested in working together, just send your current resume to hello@mygradsgetjobs.com, and we’ll set up a chemistry call ASAP.
PLACEMENTS - Reputable companies, celebrities, executives, and even lawyers will come to me with their staffing needs. It is usually for a role as an intern, assistant, or coordinator. In fact, the CEO of a top branding and events company is hiring! Check out the job description here. The ideal candidate wants to work in branding, can work in L.A. (remote and in-person), and has 3-5 years of assistant experience at a talent agency, branding agency, or a related business. Not only is the pay excellent, but the CEO promotes from within and works with the hottest brands! If interested, email your resume to jobs@mygradsgetjobs.com.
How to support my business (and how it helps you).
In addition to the services above, I am a writer and a creator. By upgrading your subscription to paid, you are supporting me as a writer in the same way you’d support a filmmaker by buying a movie ticket opening weekend or by buying a book from an author. You are also supporting me as a creator. Over the COVID lockdowns, I hosted a Zoom talk show called “Coffee with KP,” where I had industry professionals as my guests and young job-seekers and students from around the world as my audience, asking questions about how they could get hired in entertainment. The talk show recordings are raw, unedited, and real talk from the people who are walking the walk! I released my first recording of CWKP last week with guest Peter Micelli, CEO of Range Media, for paid subscribers.
Would you believe that I got a new paid subscriber on Friday who was my USC student from 2012? He subscribed because he had a meeting with a partner at Range Media and wanted to prepare himself with every advantage to learn about the company. Range has about 200 employees, and this new paid subscriber (my darling past student) did everything he could to increase his chances of having a great meeting. They say luck is preparation meeting opportunity, and this lucky subscriber unexpectedly got to meet Mr. Micelli himself! He made himself memorable by saying he heard him speak at “Coffee with KP!”
Most importantly, with a paid subscription, you are supporting your own career!
No matter your subscription level, my highest purpose is to serve your needs. It sounds cliche, but I mean it. Thank you so much for being here!