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<\/a><\/p>\n1)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0TRUST YOUR GUT INSTINCT<\/strong><\/p>\n If that gig sounds too good to be true or that audition sounds like it\u2019s offering immediate stardom, then stop and think. What is your gut telling you? If it sounds like it\u2019s not as it should be then it may be a scam or worse. If you decide to go, make sure you follow tip number 2.<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH<\/strong><\/p>\n Just as with going for an interview, you should always research the company you are working\/auditioning for. Google them and find out everything there is to know. Are there any reviews on working for them? Do they have a proper website? If it\u2019s an individual hiring you, google them too and check out their social media profiles. Better to be a bit of a stalker and be safe than sorry!<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0WHERE IS THE AUDITION OR GIG?<\/strong><\/p>\n In the same way as you need to research the company, you also need to look into the location. This is even more important if it\u2019s abroad. If it\u2019s in an office or a bar, google it! Look it up, check what normally goes on there and check out the street view. Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes and find out all you can. Apart from anything else, it really helps to know where you\u2019re going and what it will be like, so you\u2019re not thrown by something totally unexpected.<\/p>\n Finally, if it\u2019s in someone\u2019s home, then be very wary and definitely make sure you follow tip number 4.<\/p>\n 4)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TAKE A WING MAN\/WOMAN<\/strong><\/p>\n Ideally, take your best friend\/brother\/sister\/Mum or anyone you can with you. If you can\u2019t, then you should probably avoid any gig or audition in a private home. If it\u2019s in a public place and you have to go it alone then make sure you contact someone reliable and let them know where it is and when, and let them know when you\u2019ll be home. And of course, if you\u2019re alone and the gig goes on till late, make sure you plan your journey home so you arrive safe and sound.<\/p>\n At the end of the day keeping yourself safe is mostly down to common sense and research \u2013 and if you\u2019re still not sure, just ask yourself \u2018what would my mum tell me to do?\u2019! If she would say \u2018Don\u2019t risk it!\u2019 then you know what to do.<\/p>\n So those are our top tips for making sure you always stay safe. Follow these and you can be sure that the only thing you\u2019ll have to worry about is shining bright and blinding them with your fabulous talent. Good luck!<\/p>\n You can\u00a0search for\u00a0the\u00a0latest job opportunities\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and don\u2019t forget, if you don\u2019t already have a profile with us, ready to apply to all those jobs and auditions, make sure you\u00a0register with us today<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Let\u2019s face it, there is nothing more wonderful for us Entertainer\u2019s than landing that gig, or as exciting (and scary) as being invited to that audition. But much as we would love to tell you to just enjoy and get … Continue reading