10 REASONS WHY YOUR DEMO SHOULD BE ON CD INSTEAD OF CASSETTE
10. CD demos are more efficient than cassettes
Instead of having to continually fast forward and rewind a cassette to find the part he wants to hear, an employer can simply select the CD track number that he wants to hear.
9. It shows that you are up to date on the latest industry trends
CDs are modern. Cassettes are old school. Sending your demo on cassette can easily give the erroneous impression that you aren't capable of utilizing even the most basic,
modern broadcast technology.
8. It demonstrates that you are capable of using modern audio editors
The more an employer thinks you can do, the more valuable you are.
7. CDs allow you to ship your portfolio package flat
A flat package looks infinitely more professional than sending your tape and resume in an awkward, lumpy package.
6. CDs can be easily inserted into your portfolio folder
No more risk of your demo falling out of the envelope and onto the floor at the feet of the employer when they open it. It dramatically increases the chance that your demo and
resume won't get separated.
5. It demonstrates that you are cutting-edge
Any employer would rather hire a forward thinker than someone who is stuck in yesterday's trends.
4. Fewer employers today have cassette players in their offices, cars and homes
You might be the next Vin Scully or Jim Rome but it won't do you any good if employers can't play your demo.
3. It's much easier to send an MP3 track from a CD than from a cassette
More and more employers are asking that your initial application be via email. Sending an MP3 from a CD is infinitely easier than lifting the segment from a cassette and
converting it into a usable format.
2. CD demos are easier to update
Your demo should always be evolving. You will save immeasurable time and money updating a CD demo rather than a cassette.
1. Because you want the job!
You can probably count on one hand the number of sportscasters in the last five years who got a job after sending their demo on cassette.