Get the Job in the Entertainment Industry
Methuen Drama (Verlag)
978-1-350-10378-8 (ISBN)
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.
Kristina Tollefson is Professor of Costume and Makeup Design in the Department of Theatre at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA, in addition to her freelance work. She is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, and has an MFA from Purdue University, USA, and a BA from South Dakota State University, USA.
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Acknowledgments and Dedication
A Note on the Text
Introduction: Owning Your Own Business — Yes, This Does Apply to You
1. Where Are You Going and How Will You Get There?
Do I Need a College Degree?
Is Graduate School Right for Me?
Internships
Freelance
Staff Positions
Touring
Cruise Ships
Jobs in Academia: Faculty or Staff, Tenure, and Promotion
What Else Can You Do with a Theatre Degree?
Finding Job Openings
Figuring Out What You Need and What You Want
Long-Term Planning
Networking and Mentors
2. Creating Your Marketing Materials and Establishing Your Professional Persona
Professional Email
Choosing a Typeface and Fonts
Choosing a Color Palette
Logos
Letterheads
Business Cards
Writing Your Bio
Headshots
Artist Statement
Managing Your Online Persona
3. Resumes and Curriculum Vitae
The Differences Between a Resume and a CV
What Resume Style Is Best for My Purposes?
How Many Resumes Do I Need?
What Should I Include on My Resume?
What Not to Include
How Long Should My Resume Be?
Organization
Organization by Job Title
Organization by Employer
Organization by Level of Experience
Formatting and Layout
Prioritization
Headings and Subheadings
No Centering
Avoid Long Descriptive Sentences
Be Consistent
Spacing
Setting Tab Stops Instead of Templates or Tables
Placing Your Content
Education Layout
Skills Layout
References Layout
Sending Your Resume
4. Cover Letters and Other Correspondence
Formatting Your Formal Cover Letter
What Goes in My Cover Letter?
Opening Paragraph
Details
Wrap Up
Closing Salutation
Professional Emails
Thank-You Notes
Letters of Recommendation
5. Portfolios
Choosing What to Include
General Guidelines
Photographs
Portfolios for Graduate School Applications
Breakdown by Specialty
Technical Positions
Designers
Presentation Portfolios
Planning Your Design, Order, and Layout
The Construction Process
Supplemental Materials
Selecting Your Case
Website Portfolios
What Is Good Design?
What You Need to Know to Create Your Website
Planning Your Website
Compiling and Preparing Your Content
Putting It Together
6. The Interview
What to Expect at an Interview
Worst-Case Scenarios
Personal Appearance and First Impressions
What Makes a Good Answer to an Interview Question?
What Are They Really Asking?
Remember to Interview Them
Illegal Interview Questions
Portfolio Presentations
Follow Up
Phone Etiquette
Phone Interviews
Video Interviews
Informational Interviews
Graduate School Interviews
Academic Job Interviews
Dining Etiquette
Receptions and Networking Events
7. Talking About Money
Setting Your Fees
Negotiating
Accepting the Job Offer … or Not
Contracts, Riders, Letters of Agreement, and NDAs
Unions
Taxes and Business Deductions
Important Terms
Business Income and Deductions
Planning and Protecting Your Financial Future
Types of Money
Basic Budget
Protection: Insurance and Legal Documents
Eliminating Debt
Disciplined Saving
Hiring a Professional
Tax Preparer
Financial Advisor
Entertainment Lawyer
8. Career Profiles
Ryan Gravilla — Principal Lighting Designer for Disney Parks Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World
Meredith Tomkovitch — Director of Costuming, Resorts World Genting, Malaysia
Yuri Cataldo — Co-Founder and General Partner at Athenian Venture Capital, Innovation Engagement Manager
Jeramy Boik — Scenic Designer, Technical Director, Landscape Architect, Builder of Tiny Houses
Shawn Boyle — Projection and Lighting Designer, Instructor, Yale School of Drama
Charles “Chip” Perry — Director, Lighting and Television Production, World Wrestling Entertainment
Jenny Sargent — Opera Stage Manager Turned Banquet Director
Claudia Lynch — Broadway Stage Manager, College Professor
Aaron Jackson — Lead Set Designer, Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800
Jerrilyn Lanier-Duckworth — Costume Designer, Educator on African American Hair and Makeup for Theatre
Ted Ozimek — Senior Project Manager II, Electronic Theatre Controls
Bailie Slevin — Stage Manager Turned Financial Advisor for Theatre Artists
Brad Berridge — Director of Sound Operations, Feld Entertainment
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 14.01.2022 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Introductions to Theatre |
| Mitarbeit |
Herausgeber (Serie): Jim Volz |
| Zusatzinfo | 50 illus (2x16pp colour plates) |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 534 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-350-10378-0 / 1350103780 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-350-10378-8 / 9781350103788 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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