Title: Getting a job as a Runner

Hello everyone,

I'm writing first of all to say how much I like the book! it really helps especially for me who come from France and we don't really have the runner position it's not the same at all!

I  had my first shooting as a runner today and apparently I did well from what the AD said so i'm quite happy but i think the book really helps especially all the tips about what bring on set and be really into it, nice but still serious when it's necessary, also being interested into people, I checked everyone on google before the shooting to see if they had previous work or website I could see and they were impressed I knew some of their work, that can make a difference and show your interest!

Then Ali about the net working thing, I understand it's quite hard at the beginning, i start to get to know some people but its more for unpaid job and short film and I would like to break into TV especially serial drama/comedy serie as misfits, peep show, the inbetweeners ....If you know the website meetup you have so many group about film making, i'm going tomorrow to an event it's more about TV and I guess it can help to get to know people , at least spend a good evening and get some advice from others!

Someone else also advise me to keep doing unpaid work but try to choose more carefully, for example a company who may call you back but for a paid job then, I also think work placement can work well!

My best friend also give me an advice ( he is an AC for about a year now) , try to look in a different way, it's good to send CV but also going out, meeting people, using twitter, having a website etc...this can really help, sometimes you get a job because you were at the right place at the right moment and this place can be a pub or anything else :)

thanks a lot for the website it's so helpfull!

Camille 

Hello,

 I just wanted some advice I haven't any experience and also no clue in how to get started.  What do I put in my CV and where would i send them too? Just need a little help if anyone has any free time that would be great, would really appreciate it.

 Thanks again

Carrie 

I am aware competition is high but is there a way to get stand out from the rest of the applicants and get the all important runner job?

I am asking because so far I have done the what I can in terms of applying for runner positions. I have done work experience for two weeks in a company, sent out CVs, cold called and dropped off over 40 CVs to companies. I think I've had about 5 or 6 interviews for the runner position but have yet to land the runner job.

Also recently there have been temporary runner agencies, would you suggest using them?