I have not been in the industry for a long period of time, 
but if I could give one ever lasting piece of advice to aspiring actors/actresses, models, or stunt men/women I would share this statement: Always conduct yourself as a professional business. Your actions, attitude, and character are a representation of your own business, LLC, and or corporation which in essence is your first and last name. I have heard countless horror stories from photographers, directors, and agents in regards to the bad taste that has been left in their mouth from unprofessional talent. This is a small market when you find your way to the top so you better believe that word spreads quickly. In the age of technology all it takes is a click of a button or a single ring of the phone to see if you carry a history of professionalism.
Here are a few suggestions that will help you sustain a long standing career in the entertainment industry you are pursuing.
1. Show-up: If you make the scheduled appointment you already have a leg up on the rest of the competition. Sounds funny, but there is a great deal of lazy so called talent circulating throughout your industry.
2. Show-up on time: Time is money and precious to those you are working with. Show up 30 minutes early and sit in the parking lot for 20 minutes so you will never be late. This gives you a buffer period just in case you make a wrong turn or get caught in traffic.
3. Bring everything that was asked of you and more: If you do not have the luxury of working with the wardrobe department, be sure to pack everything you need and more. Coming prepared never hurt anyone. This also relates to your physique and your set of physical skills. In the stunt world if you say you can do a high falls from 60+ feet, you better be able to do a high fall from 60+ feet.
4. Be patient yet quick to react to direction: If you have ever been on set before you understand that there is a great deal of hands that are incorporated with the production of a photo-shoot, television commercial, or movie. You must be patient yet ready to bounce into action at any moment. Another helpful tip is to never give advice unless you have that window of opportunity. If you were the visionary, writer, and director would you want your newly casted talent to be calling the shots?
5. Bring your “A” game every time: Giving your all each time is necessary. Remember that one job may lead to another job, based on skill set, appearance, and attitude.
6. Leave them smiling: This is a piece of advice I must give my mother credit for. She always told me to “leave them smiling.” In other words, if you bring your “A” game and give them what they envisioned then you will always leave them smiling.
7. Follow-up: A quick e-mail or hand written letter of your gratitude for receiving the opportunity to work on a specific project goes a long way. You may not always have to opportunity to do this due to the fact that you will not have access to the director, or producers contact information. However, if you can offer a quick hand shake or a verbal thank you, you have left on a high note, which expresses professionalism from beginning to end.
Always conduct yourself as a professional business and you will have a long standing career in the industry you are pursuing.
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