Dallas-Fort Worth

Do you need help figuring out how to look for work during the current crisis? Are you wondering how to stay focused on your long term career goals when there is a hiring freeze? If so, please join us for the How to Job Search During a Pandemic workshop. 

When: 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 a.m. PT

Where: Via Zoom, an online video conferencing system that we will be using for class. You will need a device with internet connectivity to participate (a headset or earphones with a mic are recommended, though not required).

To access the link to the meeting please register via EventBrite.

In part one of Job Search During a Pandemic you will: 

• Discuss how to manage job market uncertainty 
• Explore how to search for remote or currently hiring positions 
• Discover how to keep your long term job search active during the slow down 

Please Note: This workshop series is not sequential. Participants can take parts 1 and 2 in any order.

Click here to RSVP

Attendace Rules: Class will begin at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Log in a few minutes early to ensure your device is operational. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Created a LinkedIn account and wondering what to do next? This workshop will help you reframe your networking strategies and develop your brand on LinkedIn to more effectively connect to the people, organizations, and opportunities that can advance your career.

When: May 19, 1:00 p.m. ET / Noon CT / 10:00 a.m. PT

Where: Online

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund Career Center West at careercenterwest@actorsfund.org.

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

The Actors Fund is presenting weekly resume workshops online on Mondays and Thursdays
 
Now is the time you may want to focus on how to present your skills and experience as you consider and prepare for the fast-changing immediate and future labor market. These workshops will explore resume trends, norms and employer expectations, as well as examine current technologies. Meetings are held via Zoom and registration is required.
 
When: Thursdays 10 a.m. – noon ET and alternate Mondays 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ET 
 
Where: Online. A link will be sent to you after you sign up on Eventbrite.
 
RSVP: Click here. Multiple days and times are available for the coming weeks.

Questions? Contact Patch Schwadron at pschwadron@actorsfund.org or (917) 281-5954.
 
This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on the information provided through the workshop.

When: Tuesday, April 7, 10 a.m. PT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

LIVESTREAM at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1vvCfntuus&feature=youtu.be

Please join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach and Engagement and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Duncan Crabtree-Ireland on Tuesday for an instructional webinar on applying for unemployment assistance, and how the new federal CARES Act will make a real difference for SAG-AFTRA members. Experts will be joining us to help guide you through some of the nuances of applying for unemployment.

Scheduled to appear: 
Judy Conti, Government Affairs Director, National Employment Law Project
David A. Rosenfeld, California-based labor lawyer, Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld
Paul Mason, Unemployment Insurance Director, NY State Dept. of Labor

 

This webinar will be closed captioned. 

If you have any questions, please email pteoe@sagaftra.org.

Unfortunately, the presenter will not be able to travel to lead the March 22 ProACT workshop. We regrettably must postpone and hope to reschedule in the coming months.

For those of you who paid your Conservatory dues ($35/year) please know you are paid through December and may attend any Conservatory events in other Texas cities.

Again, we apologize for any inconvenience. Please email dallas@sagaftra.org if you have any questions.