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Philip Banks

I run an ad in the UK/European trade press and it reads as follows

..........just another voice over

www.philipbanks.com

tel 01542 839230

That's it. I've been running this ad for some time and have honestly lost count of the number of calls I've received from people looking for voice over work.

Two essential skills for any Voice Overist are the ability to read and the ability to understand.

If you look at my ad, does it imply I'm hiring? If you saw an ad with a website address and were looking for work would you check the site? Does my site suggest I'm for hire or hiring?

"Philip, would you use me for voice over work?"

"No"

"Why not?"

"Because you're thick!"

Monk · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:27 pm Post subject:

I could drop a few pounds...
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ccpetersen · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject:

So, I'd think they'd at least check out your site for the straight scoop.
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bobsouer · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject:

Philip,

As you know, I'm thick and even I can figure out from your ad what you're about. Laugh

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Frank F · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:53 pm Post subject:

There are those who get "it" and those who do not. I get "it". But I am thick and dense.

Maybe you ought to add -- "Hire Me, NOW!" Or, maybe not.

Toodles

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Deirdre · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:57 pm Post subject:

Does this mean you don't need my voice over services?
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SoundsGreat-Elaine Singer · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

Deirdre made me laff.
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dhouston67 · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:10 pm Post subject:

I get at least three e-mails a year from folks asking if I "need another voice", and they're not even responding to an ad. No, these aren't people asking for advice on how to get started in VO, like Philip's respondents they just assume I can put them to work.
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Frank F · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:37 pm Post subject:

Phillip and Dave, can you?

Hey I get the same calls, are these people making the rounds...? I am always looking for work too, but sheesh... I read this post and get two phone immediately thereafter touting "...I used to work for Cxexax Channel and saw your company's name on spots and programs, are you hiring any more voice guys/gals"?

"No. Contact Phillip or Dave." Is my answer.

"Why?", they quip.

"I am looking for work as a Voice Actor myself, are you hiring"? I retort.

...and it goes on.

Something is in the air.

Thanks Banksey and Dave.

Toodles

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Mandy Nelson · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:46 pm Post subject:

Philip, you're hiring? I'll send you my resume right away. Thanks for the heads up! Inoccent

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Philip Banks · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:02 pm Post subject:

DON'T YOU MAKE ME COME OVER THERE YOUNG LADY!

The Mic Guy · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

I see this as just another example of society's ongoing oppression of those of us who are on the thick side.

Hmm?

"Thick" means what in the UK?

Oh.

Never mind.

Smile

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Philip Banks · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject:

You've got it and for those who haven't. Thick people are those who when encountering a sign "Wet Paint", do their best to comply.

todd ellis · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject:

ooooooh, i thought it said "Wet Pants"

sometimes people look at me funny ...
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melissa eX · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:14 pm Post subject:

sometimes it has that effect