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020 _a9781350103788
_qpbk
041 _aeng
082 _a791.4302
_bTOL
100 _aTollefson, Kristin
245 0 _aGet The Job in The Entertainment Industry
_c/ Kristina Tollefson
260 _bBloomsbury Publishing
_c2022
_aNew york
300 _axi, 279 p.
_b:ill.:
_c24 c.m.
504 _aindex
520 _aLooking for a job in the theatre and entertainment industry can be daunting, especially when you are newly entering the work market. How do you take the skills and experience acquired through study and present them to prospective employers in the arts industry? Where does your search begin and what should you consider as you plan your future career steps? What is expected in a portfolio and what should you expect in an interview? This book provides straightforward strategies and practical exercises to turn anxiety into excitement and help you develop the job search skills and materials that will empower you to go after the job you want, and get it. If you are about to graduate or just ready to make a change, this book will teach you how to plan for your career as a designer, technician, or stage manager, and put your best professional persona forward when applying for jobs. Topics include resumes, cover letters, business cards and portfolios that will get you moved to the top of the pile; what to expect at an interview and how to answer any interview question; the how and why of negotiating for your worth; long term career planning, financial implications and much more. Filled with practical advice, examples of letters, resumes, CVs and portfolios, and with guidance from industry professionals, it will equip you to plan and succeed in your job search and career development in the entertainment industry.
650 _aDrama & Performance Studies
942 _cENGLISH
999 _c550715
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