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Monday, March 05, 2012

NFTRW Weekly Top Five

Here are the five top comment generating posts of the past week...

The naked truth about on-screen nudity

The Globe and Mail: Given the strict union guidelines around on-set nudity, there’s seldom a reason for performers to be surprised. Actors must be told of any nude scenes well in advance and nudity waivers require directors to itemize exactly what will be shown and how. In Canada, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists provides people called called OSLOs (on-set liaison officers) to make sure the rules are followed. As Susan Milling, ACTRA Toronto’s director of independent and broadcast production, puts it, it’s “to remind the performers that they are in control.”
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ANSWERED: Should You Send A Handwritten Or Email Thank You Note After An Interview?

businessinsider.com: I'm the Managing Editor of Business Insider, in charge of all our editorial hiring. I wrote a post last week about the number one mistake people I interview are making these days: They don't send thank you notes. If I don't get a thank you note, I assume the person doesn't want the job, is disorganized, and I'll likely forget about them.
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6 Tips for Effective Participation in Meetings

Ian's Messy Desk: Yesterday, I posted some tips for running effective meetings. What happens when you’re on the other side of the table? How can you ensure you are getting the most out of meetings you attend?
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What Questions Should I Be Ready to Answer at Just About Any Job Interview?

lifehacker.com: I'm getting ready for job interviews and I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible. For example, what questions should I be ready to answer in virtually any interview, regardless of the job type?
Sincerely,
Questioning Mark

Dear QM,
You're right that most job interviews come with a set of stock questions, and while many of these seem easy to answer, it's always best to know what you're in for before you head into an interview.
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Musicals Have the Power to Change Minds

Miller-McCune: Broadway musicals are often thought of as lightweight entertainment. In fact, from South Pacific to The Book of Mormon, many of the greatest shows incorporate serious themes and challenge audience members’ assumptions. But can minds really be opened through story and song? Newly published research provides evidence that will warm the hearts of cockeyed optimists.
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The Next Generation of Theming

themeparkinsider: The last time I was at Orlando, visiting both Walt Disney World and the then-brand-new Universal Studios Florida, was in 1991, when I was the tender age of 12. My grand return to the theme park capital of the world wasn’t until this past month, when I took my wife to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for her 30th birthday. Needless to say, a lot had changed.
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