Your audition with the casting director is your first chance to make an impression on him or her. You do of course want to make sure that your audition and your impression are a good one, not something that leaves a bad taste in their mouths permanently if you're serious about your career as an actor.

If you are new to the process of auditioning for parts, there are some things you need to know prior to taking on that all important first audition.A few things to consider when you head out for your first acting audition are:

You may not be selected. Now that sounds like common sense but you'd be amazed how many people don't realize that on their first audition, they probably aren't going to get a job. Don't be slighted or take it personally if you dont' get a call back within a few days.

Show up for your audition on time. Being late tells them that you're not a professional. If you can't show up on time when getting the job probably depends on it, how are you going ot show up on time for rehearsals and shoots. It doesn't look good to be late. Common sense maybe, but its surprising how many professional actors show up late to an audition.

Bring along a head shot and resume and have it available to hand to the casting director.

Be ready for the audition. Again, common sense. Whether you have to read a portion of the script or do a monologue, make sure that you're ready to do either one from the second you enter the room. Give them what they want from you and be practiced enough to make a good showing.

Be respectful of the person who is auditioning you, even if they are not. It may happen that the auditioner is blatantly rude to you. It happens. If it seems to you that you're being downright ignored or that they aren't paying attention, or that they are being outrightly rude, still retain that professionalism and respect of their position. Don't let their bad attitude reflect in your performance in any way. Keep on with what you're doing, until you make it to the end.

When you complete the audition, answer questions they may ask and then say thank you and leave. Don't be tempted to talk about trivialities or your life or let them know how much you liked the part etc etc.. Take a walk and respect their time constraints as well as your own.