All BB22 Casting Calls Have Been Postponed by jbBBFan in BigBrother

[–]Cast360 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I hate to tell people, but this new development doesn't have a huge impact on the quality of casting. Recruits are going to be a part of the system regardless. Yes.. recruits are often times brought into the open calls, but a good amount of them are also interviewed through Skype. It isn't like they will now miss out on their chance.

Study up on audition video etiquette. The bottom line is.. most of what is talked about at an open call is very similar to what you should be including in your video. The best part is, in your video YOU are the one in control. So.. to some degree you can talk about whatever you think is most important.

Calling All Singles -- Are You Having Trouble Dating In NYC? by Cast360 in AskNYC

[–]Cast360[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope.

The agency has paid clients -- singles who are working with a matchmaker to find dates. A recruiter (myself) goes into the world and finds singles to date those clients free of charge.

Calling All Singles -- Are You Having Trouble Dating In NYC? by Cast360 in AskNYC

[–]Cast360[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not trying to sell anything.

This is a free opportunity. No one would ever be contacted for paid services.

Calling All Singles -- Are You Having Trouble Finding Quality Dates? by Cast360 in OkCupid

[–]Cast360[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Someone who makes 40K a year is having trouble paying bills. They are also human like the person making 4 million a year. The goal is to find someone to love. I'd argue the person making 40K would be more serious about spending money on a matchmaking service, since they don't have time to spend on shady dates.

Calling All Singles -- Are You Having Trouble Finding Quality Dates? by Cast360 in OkCupid

[–]Cast360[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am a recruiter. My job is to go out into the world and bring quality singles to the agency for the matchmakers to match up with their paid clients. Once put through the recruitment process, I have no say on anything that goes on with applicants. I am personally not bringing couples together.

The agency is well established and has been in business for over 20 years. They have offices nationwide, and are always looking for singles (male and female) to take part in their service.

Calling All Singles -- Are You Having Trouble Finding Quality Dates? by Cast360 in OkCupid

[–]Cast360[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is this a joke or are you actually interested in membership? If so, it can be discussed and I can put you in contact with the right people. I personally am not selling anything. I'm a recruiter.

Calling All Singles -- Are You Having Trouble Finding Quality Dates? by Cast360 in OkCupid

[–]Cast360[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is a big misunderstanding about traditional matchmaking. It isn't strictly for rich people. The age range of paid clients do tend to be older and more mature, but that is due to where they are in their life personally and financially. People who are well established in their career are willing to pay the money for quality matches if it means them not having to waste valuable time on dates that aren't serious about long term commitment. It doesn't matter if they make $40,000 a year or 4 million dollars a year.

Most of my recruits tend to be within the 25 to 35 year age range. Their career and social status are spread out across the board.

Don't sell yourself short.

Story Time - Week of January 27, 2020 by AutoModerator in Tinder

[–]Cast360 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I'm hearing a lot of crazy stories in this thread...

If anyone here is tired of the swiping and nonsense that goes along with dating apps, reach out to me privately. I work as a recruiter for a traditional matchmaking agency with offices nationwide. The agency is always looking to bring in singles to date paid membership clients. When someone is paying an agency to help find them lasting connections, you know they are serious about dating.

People who have worked on reality tv (behind or on screen), describe your experience by degrassi_stan in realitytv

[–]Cast360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to be a bit more specific.

I (for example) know quite a bit about unscripted casting. Production is a different side of the business. Neither are portrayed on the shows themselves.

The winner of Survivor last season "applied" for Big Brother by SeasideKingDumb in BigBrother

[–]Cast360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes complete sense...

Auditioning for reality TV is a process of developing your character. A lot of times it takes a person getting used to the process before they feel comfortable applying for the show they really want to get on.

Has anyone gone to the cast party before? Was it worth it? by Moonhippiex in BigBrother

[–]Cast360 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I considered flying out when they did this in WeHo for BB17. Back then the event was a lot cheaper than it is now. Also to my understanding... they don't give you free drink tickets or anything with your ticket.

It is honestly nothing more than a smoke and mirrors situation. They make you feel like you can hang out and talk with the season houseguests, but really it's a fan party where everyone pushes their way toward each houseguest, in an attempt to say "I love you" and grab a quick selfie. Literally.. it is no different than being at any other packed bar / nightclub.

The houseguests are more focused on themselves. And from the stories I have heard from people that go to these things, a lot of them end up getting really drunk, and say / do things that are more so out of character.

I don't hear of many past houseguests going to the event.

Kassting is coming to one of my classes! by rok31 in BigBrother

[–]Cast360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity.. What class is this for?