Shortlist

A shortlist is a closer selection of candidates for an upcoming project. Models, actors, etc. on the shortlist have successfully completed a first casting round and are still eligible for an engagement from the client's perspective.

A lot of time can pass before the client has found the candidate they feel is ideally suited to their upcoming project. Because regardless of whether it's a model, actor or another creative, the interest in advertised jobs is usually enormous. That's why the field has to be decimated bit by bit.

The route to the shortlist is usually as follows:

1. Advertisement: In the first competition phase, the client outlines their project/production and uses this profile to start looking for models, actors, etc. In the vast majority of cases, the client enlists the help of an acting or modeling agency. At the same time, however, he can design the advertisement so openly that applicants from outside the agency landscape also feel addressed.

2. Casting: The applicants are given the opportunity to present themselves to the client in a personal interview.

3. Longlist: Those who are convincing in the casting initially make it onto the longlist. This means that they have made it through the first round of the selection process. If the project is of a manageable size, there is often no need to form a longlist and a shortlist is drawn up immediately. For larger projects, several selection rounds can be carried out.

4. Shortlist: If applicants have also survived the next elimination(s), they are placed on the shortlist. Their chances of landing the job are now quite real.

Several competition phases are usually necessary until the original number of applicants has been reduced to a shortlist. The procedure of the respective selection process can vary considerably.

The following options are usually available:

• Casting: The classic variant. The personal presence of the applicant is required for this. Although this is time-consuming and expensive, it gives models, actors etc. the opportunity to present their many facets and interact with the customer. This is an advantage that should not be underestimated.

• Sedcards or model portfolios: If it is not possible or not practical to hold a casting, the client forms an impression using presentation folders or sedcards. Together with the agency, he searches through the model file and selects those applicants who are basically suitable for his project. It is therefore extremely important that a model also has good model photos.

Making it onto a shortlist is anything but easy. At Jobwork you will find all the relevant information that can help to increase your chances of success.