Interview at Recording Studio Tomorrow for Co-op, any tips?

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hey guys i have an interview tomorrow at a local recording studio for a co-op placement, any tips or things to say?

thanks
 
Tell them you know all the best places to get coffee and donuts . . .

And you don't mind cleaning bathrooms.
 
word_play said:
:sigh:
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That attitude will get you nowhere, son.

Just tell them you are the greatest engineer ever to grace their presence and play a lot of your old casette 4 track mixes. They love that kinda shit. In fact don't even speak. Just bring a boombox and whenever they ask you a question just play one of your songs. You will soon be perceived as a person who lets your work do the talking and you are a man to be reckoned with.

Personally, I would bring them some coffee and donuts and tell them I own my own toilet brush.
 
don't "sigh," he's being serious, or at least semi-serious i'm sure.


think about it: if you're an engineer working at a studio, the most important thing you look for in an intern is their ability to help you out. engineers don't want others making their decisions, so the only way the intern can really help them out is with the little stupid things. like cleaning bathrooms and especially making coffee.
then, in return, maybe they'll let you mix a song some day, but that's only if they feel like providing a service to YOU... you will have to have been useful to them first, and useful does not equate to helping with recording at all, because they don't want your help with that.
if they did, they'd hire an experienced assistant engineer.
 
Tell them you know how to solder and read a VOM and THAT might impress them.
 
Do you have a recording you are proud of

Take that with a tech list of equipment used. Be forthcoming with your weaknesses as well as your strengths. The last thing a studio wants is someone to blow smoke up their ass just to get a job.
 
i am working for free....this is a co-op placement, it is part of a program offered in my school, it is worth 4 credits...

thanks
 
dachay2tnr said:
I thnk they all already assumed that.
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c7sus said:
"I'm willing to work for free".

If that doesn't work try this:

"I'm willing to pay YOU $500/week to work here."

If that doesn't work then I guess it's time to have that second head removed from your shoulders.:D

Another hot tip:

DO NOT sit there picking your nose throughout the entire interview.

For some reason that turns a lot of employers off.:rolleyes:
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The number one thing nubby looks for in his interns (besides muscular calfs and a cute behind) is the ability to wrap cables neatly. A very important skill. Sloppy cables will get someone fired fairly quickly. Practice at home, I kid you not. Also get yourself a pad of paper and document everything clearly and concisley. mics used on what instruments, where they are located on the studio floor plan etc. If I let you in the control room document every rack being used, what position the dials are in, where the faders on the console are located. clear concise and detailed note -taking is essential. I take pictures of my console, gear being used, mic placement, etc. sometimes if you are a good boy I let you take the pictures. If I'm really liking my interen I'll let them rewind the studer! Maybe show them how to set up a locate point. One day I may even teach you how to calibrate it but probably not. Also be good at getting water for the clients and taping down cables. Supplying nubby with coffee and donuts is essential. If you notice you are being sent out a lot to get burritos, pick up dry cleaning etc. it means you suck and are about to get fired. welcome to the wonderful or audio engineering!
 
:eek: Sounds like nubby may need you for more than just an intern.


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