Over at his blog, Joel Raab is offering up some timeless tips for air talent looking for a new job, including:

Do: On an aircheck, put your best stuff first. Sounds obvious, but you’d be amazed at how many airchecks start with a thud. If you don’t hook me from “hello” you don’t have much of a chance.

Do: Include a professional picture. Video is becoming more a part of radio and how you look does matter. You don’t have do be a model, but a professional photographer can cast you in the best light.

Do: Use your name in the file name you send. You know how many files I would have on my computer that say “aircheck” if I didn’t have to go change them? 

The entire post is worth a read.