In the world of media connections, today's networking often takes place through a different media than it did in years past. Many people rely on professional/social networking sites to put together their crew. Whether using the professional elements of a social networking site or using strictly professional networking site, many people put out calls for projects or network with others who work in the same form of media.
Putting together a crew for a project is a very important element of success. The last thing anyone one wants, whether they work in tv, film, music or radio, is to have an incompetent crew. That's not just the difference between mediocrity and success, it can be the difference beween failing and succeeding. In order to have the ideal crew you will need motivated people who work well together, who possess a strong work ethic and communication skills, and who know how to work within a team to achieve their goals. You will also need to have all the combined knowledge and skill necessary to do the job. It doesn't help someone suceed in producing a musical to have a great composer if the lyricist isn't pulling their weight.
The reason that a professional or social networking site is the format of choice for accumulating a crew is that it offers a much larger group of people to come together and network than is possible through any other media. You certainly can't meet in person the number of people you can connection with in an online professional, social networking venue. For those looking for work, it allows them the opportunity to answer a call for a member of their profession. They can see the projects that need someone to fill that role and decide who to contact.
It also allows those who are seeking out crew members to find them online. Putting out a call is one way to do that, but using a professional networking website provides you with another option as well- you can browse through the people and decide who to offer a job to. It is a bit like casting a movie. For some parts, you put out a call, hold auditions, and decide from there who will play the part. For other roles, the team already knows who they want to read for the part, and they actively purse that actor. So, whether you're looking for a casting director or you are a casting director who's looking for a job, professional/social networking websites are the way to go!
Written by Mel Bryson. Social networking website that provides a forum for professional social networking. MyCrew.biz is a professional networking website for media and arts.
