When
you have not been on a TV-show for several
years, By - Josie Cory When you
have not been on a TV-show for several years, Prepare for the TV
Show Guest
performers should anticipate questions Set interview
goals. Guest performers should prepare a few "key
storylines" for the interview that will highlight his/her
strengths. Then, no matter where the Show host leads the
discussion, Guest performers can raise the important
points that tell his/her story. Having these goals also
will give Guest performers some control over the
interview process. These points should be made as soon as
possible in the interview -- because it's too late after
the show is over. Be rested and
relaxed. Guest performers should allow enough time
to get to the TV Studio Set. If showtime is in the
morning at an out-of-town location, the performer should
arrive the night before and get a good night's sleep. To
avoid added pressure, the performer should not book a
return flight too tightly. An interested Show host might
want to keep going, and Guest performers should not have
to break off the interview to make a flight home. Guest
performers should try to schedule the TV interview during
the time of day when the performer normally are at
his/her best. Guest performers should do whatever helps
them relax before an interview, from exercising or
meditating -- all the way to using visualization
techniques. Listen actively.
Show hosts appreciate attentive Guest
performers. In addition, by listening actively, Guest
performers can pick up helpful cues. For example, several
questions about "How Did You Manage To Do It? or "How
Much Money Did It Cost To Do It?"-- issues give a strong
indication of the which way the topic of show is heading
and the Show host's agenda, and give Guest performers an
opportunity to showcase his/her strengths in those
areas. Offer direct, concise answers. Responses to
questions should be brief and clear, but not monosyllabic
or unfriendly. Guest performers should be ready to
provide examples and supporting data, but the performer
should not say everything the performer knows in every
exchange. Open-ended questions are the norm in
interviews, since the Show host knows the Guest
performers' background from his/her resume and Bio. But
open-ended questions are not an invitation to babble.
Guest performers should listen to each question and gauge
his/her response accordingly. Show hosts will ask for
details -- if he/she wants to know more. Do not dillydally
about failures. Rather than hiding your mistakes, Guest
performers involved in a failed venture -- should focus
on what the experience taught them. The performer should
keep his/her explanations brief and positive, without
criticizing or blaming others or speculating on others'
motives or beliefs. Guest performers who feel the they
must report on unpleasant circumstances, should make only
factual comments that can be substantiated. Gossiping,
spreading rumors, or lying about any aspect of his/her
career or life, could permanently damage his/her
credibility. Do not initiate a financial discussion.
Discussing How Much Money You Lost or Earned! -- during
the last several year, is generally viewed as
inappropriate. If asked about your current financial
networth or expectations, however, Guest performers
should always tell the truth about where they are headed
in today's political trends. Although some experts
recommend dodging any discussion of finances during the
interview, this course of action is risky. Telling the
Show host about your current income could limit your
future, but avoiding an answer could appear evasive. Do not make assumptions about whether you
are doing a good job in answering questions. Every good
Show host tries to make Guest performers feel
comfortable, and some inexperienced individuals may
misread the situation's cordiality as an indication that
he/she's is off the "hot seat". The pleasant treatment
Guest performers receive on camera is common. No Television Show is a waste of time, even
for a Guest performer who does not like them.
Entertainers, as well as Company heads can sharpen
his/her skills by accepting requests for interviews, even
when they are not looking to promote themselves or their
favorite project, as long as the performer discloses
his/her level of interest in the subject matter of the
Show. Show hosts are constantly looking for interesting
guests for their shows, and most experienced artist,
politicians and business executives are performers, and
have great memories. The TV Show you may be appearing on may not
be a good fit for your talents, but another opportunity
may develop from your appearance on the show, because no
one knows who's watching. Keep a positive outlook
whatever the outcome of the TV Show. Even if nothing
happens, the interview experience can enhance a person's
money-making career and life. Engaging in TV Show
interviews will broaden one's scope as a performer -- and
as a person. COPYRIGHT 2001 - TVI Publications ///
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even confident performers become
anxious about TV interviews. Erstwhile
interviewing skills are best sharpened by
practice. Guest performers should prepare for
the interview, set interview goals, be
rested, relaxed, and listen actively to
conversations and offer direct, concise
answers to people he/she talks to, two or
three days prior to the show. During this
period, the performer should not hide
failures, initiate financial discussions, or
make assumptions about his/her success.
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even confident performers become anxious about
TV interviews. Erstwhile interviewing skills are best
sharpened by practice. Guest performers should prepare
for the interview, set interview goals, be rested,
relaxed, and listen actively to conversations and offer
direct, concise answers to people he/she talks to, two or
three days prior to the show. During this period, the
performer should not hide failures, initiate financial
discussions, or make assumptions about his/her
success.
and prepare his/her responses. The performer
should be able to articulate his/her talents and skills
and be able to state his/her accomplishments objectively.
Guest performers should understand exactly what the Show
host is looking for, be ready to analogy your abilities
with the question, and gauge how well your knowledge fit
the question, before answering. The Show host's
experience and knowledge about you, your financial
situation and special challenges, is a unique opportunity
for you to express yourself.
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