The company has established a reputation as a valuable resource for freelancers in the media production industry, with many users appreciating the variety of job opportunities and the user-friendly platform. However, there are significant concerns regarding the effectiveness of job placements, as several customers report difficulties in securing paid work despite numerous applications. Additionally, issues with customer service, particularly in terms of accessibility and responsiveness, have been highlighted as major drawbacks. Overall, while the platform offers potential for networking and job discovery, the lack of support and inconsistent job outcomes detract from the user experience.
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Very user friendly, with lots of job opportunities. Trustworthy with plenty of help and advice for actors of all genres.
Mandy is a great site for up and comers who are working in the freelance industry.
The website is simple, clean to use, and allows for easy access to the jobs posted by professionals.
I have been on Mandy for about a month now and have gotten so many great opportunities in my inbox about new and matching roles/gigs that I am eager to start applying for!
Hi John-Paul, thanks for this great review! As always, we're on emails@mandy.com if we can help with anything else.
This website encourages you to spend quite a bit of time and effort and I personally haven't benefited from any of it. I find more work meeting real people, taking on jobs sometimes purely to prove my work ethic or network etc etc.
Just my thoughts...
I've been using this platform, on and off for about a couple of years now. I'm an animator and artist and I've been using this platform to suss out opportunities. It's alright, but it is a shame that a lot of the good features are premium. It would've been a bit more helpful if we were able to apply for a listing, or anything similar. It's too limited a platform at the moment, but I do enjoy seeing all the amazing opportunities on there.
This is a good site with a lot of different work. There are a large number of jobs which allow you to get experience in the area you want to move into.
Thank you so much for your kind words Mark! Please do get in contact at emails@mandy.com if we can support you with anything else.
This website is great for independent performers and I would recommend anyone who is looking for more work whether it's for acting, singing or dancing to sign up. So many opportunities with Mandy.com. It takes a little while to set up your profile, but once it's all done you don't have to do it again and it's all worth it in the end.
Hi Amy, thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review! It's great to hear you find the site so easy. Please get in touch via emails@mandy.com if we can help with anything.
Honestly couldn't fault Mandy if I tried! Such a top quality website, very professional and thorough, 10/10
Thank for the fantastic review Connah! We do our best! Please do get in contact if we can support you with anything at emails@mandy.com
Although I've had my gripe with Mandy.com when the service was free, then changed to a subscription format, I realized why they did it. This assures everyone they are getting what they pay for, and not random job listings. Worth the extra bucks to filter the quality jobs from the not so much.
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Mandy is a necessary and revolutionary way for creatives and starting out filmmakers to get work and a foot in the door. The site layout is clean and intuitive. While the paid aspect adds an unnecessary wall for some, it provides an opportunity for creatives to get work!
Mandy has a large range of jobs advertised, for all sorts of roles within the theatre industry. It's very easy to use and being sent daily alerts when new relevant jobs are posted is really helpful.
Thankful to The Mandy network for always helping me find jobs suited just for me. Finding jobs in our industry is hard enough as it is, but they always manage to find really fun and fulfilling jobs
Hi Shingai. Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are happy to hear that you are enjoying our platform!
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So far I've been using Mandy for a few days and I've been seeing a lot of job postings in my area. I haven't had any feedback yet and I hope this isn't a pay-to-win site, but so far it looks good and I will continue using it and maybe even premium if it pays off.
Mandy is an amazing platforms where new grads as myself can find exciting opportunities and connect with professionals around the UK (and not only!). I would recommend it to anyone seeking a new job opportunity as well as to employers in need for staff / crew!
We're so pleased to hear this, Giulia! If we can help with anything in future please get in touch via emails@mandy.com.
Mandy has helped me connect with several people in the industry as well as given me the opportunity to work as an MUA on some great sets!
Mandy.com is a great resource for finding jobs whilst trying to make your way in the creative arts industry. Much like Backstage and other similar platforms, Mandy.com is a great place to find multiple listings for jobs and opportunities. Like most of these websites today, there is an option to go Premium and pay for better access to opportunities; providing you with the ability to upload more than one picture on your profile, etc. This is slightly disappointing as I imagine most aspiring actors and creatives are already on a budget for their process, however I expect you'd be hard pressed to find any website doing anything differently. In terms of usefulness as a resource, I'd day that it would be equally as beneficial to find a Facebook Group within your local area listing casting opportunities - as this is 100% free - but Mandy.com is a great second resource for some opportunities further afield.
A great site to find castings. A wide variety of opportunities available - acting, singing, dancing etc. Easy to use and navigate. Can keep track of castings too.
Very good company, there is always plenty of work given here so I believe that you can recommend them a lot!
Hi Ali, we're so pleased to hear you feel this way! Don't forget we can be reached at emails@mandy.com if we can help with anything.
Recently I signed up for several voiceover websites. I have to say, Mandy, is the most user-friendly experience out of the four popular sites I signed up for. I have yet to get a job, but I am new, either, and I believe mandy.com has a lot to offer even on the free account side, gearing me up for premium, & is extremely informative in a plethora of ways, giving me the institutional knowledge needed to gain a better understanding of how the VO industry works. Soon I believe I will be obtaining customized jobs that will hopefully continue to cater to my development and style.
This site is perfect for building a community of artistic collaborators that have the possibility to go on to do good if not great work together.
Thanks for your kind words, Jared! We're glad to hear you're enjoying our service. Do get in touch via emails@mandy.com if we can help with anything.
Answer: Hi Alicia, That's Great! If you are based in the UK we have a Mandy Kids UK site available for anyone under the age of 18. We offer a 30 day free trial for this site so you can sign up for free and try it out! If you need any help signing up, get in touch with us at emails@mandy.com
Answer: Hi Chloe, Apologies for the delay in reply. You can indeed! Your membership will simply revert to a Standard membership which does not block employers from contacting you, nor does it affect existing applications. Please contact us at emails@mandy.com if we can support you with anything else. Kind Regards, Roz - Mandy Customer Service Lead
Answer: I paid the subscription fee for a year, mainly so I can get speaking parts on any kind of production. I don't even care if they're mostly student productions, as I get film footage from them, which is very usable. However, if you're thinking of paying the subscription fee to get paid work, I would advise against it. You will not get much paid work through Mandy. If you want paid work, you're better off getting an office job that will pay far more than the NMW that's offered by most productions. I can't wait to get my necessary named speaking roles so I can join Spotlight!
Answer: Hi Paula, Thank you for taking the time to contact us. The Mandy Network is a platform where you can connect to other professionals in the industry to advance your career. As we are not a direct casting director or agency, we do not select who is successful for any role posted with us. We do indeed have a large number of users in both the US and the UK, but we do have our international region for members from all over the world! I hope this helps. Please do reach out to us at emails@mandy.com if we can support you with anything else.
Answer: Hi Julia, Thanks for getting in touch. There are 2 sorts of Job-related emails we will send you. Our Daily/Weekly Opportunities round ups are not tailored to your profile, however, you can turn these off or change their frequency via your Profile settings. Your Job Alert emails, on the other hand, are tailored to your profile and are sent out as soon as the job is posted. If you are looking to better tailor your Job Alerts, please go to your 'About me/Skills' section and update the 'Interested in' and 'Experienced in' section so that we have the information necessary to send you the best jobs for you. If we can help further, please reach out to us via emails@mandy.com.
Answer: Hello Gary, thank you for your question. It is free to post a job with us, though we have premium options available for recruiters wishing to give their job post a little boost. If you would like to find out more please contact emails@mandy.com
Answer: In other words no. It is NOT free for employers? They charge both employers and crew but guarantee nothing to the person's looking for work.
Answer: Hi Anna, thanks for your question, we'll be happy to help. Please refer to the status indicator when looking at Jobs > Applications, as this will give further information as to whether an application has been viewed or shortlisted. If you see the status is "Viewed", this means the employer has reviewed your application. If you have any further questions please get in touch at emails@mandy.com.
Answer: Hello Maria, Thank you for your question. We do indeed post a number of roles in your field, the best profile type to create is a Theatre Professionals profile! If you need help getting set up please contact us at emails@mandy.com
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