Part of making a good first impression in the job search is wearing the right thing. Knowing what to wear depends on both the situation (i.e. a job interview, a networking event, an informational interview, etc.) and the particular area of your chosen industry (i.e. music production, banking, publishing, etc.). By doing your research beforehand, you will get an idea of how you should dress … Continue reading Professional Attire: What Do I Wear?
You may have heard that the music and entertainment industries are built on personal relationships. You’ve also probably heard that it’s a good idea to research the person with whom you’ll be interviewing in order to find some commonalities and create a bond to increase your chances of getting hired. But where does this practice cross the line into brown-nosing, or even worse, stalking? My … Continue reading Will Brown Nosing Get You The Job?
What does your online presence say about you? Does it say you’re professional and knowledgeable? Does it say to a potential employer that you can be trusted not to tarnish the company’s image if hired? When employers start seriously looking at a job candidate, they start seriously looking at the candidate’s online footprint. This includes your Facebook page, your Twitter account, and your LinkedIn profile. … Continue reading 5 Steps To A Marketable Online Footprint
It is important to always be professional and use proper networking etiquette when making connections during a job search within the entertainment and music industry. Do this by following these networking etiquette tips: Do your homework. Don’t ask questions in a networking situation that you could have easily looked up the answers to on your own. Be able to discuss the things going on in … Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Networking Etiquette
When going through the job search process, it can become tempting to want to follow up with a company after applying for a job with them, especially if it’s been a couple weeks and you have yet to hear from them. But when does following up become overkill? In the entertainment and music industry’s current job market, any amount of follow-up could be considered overkill. … Continue reading Job Application Follow-Up: How Much Is Too Much?
When it comes to job interviews, especially for entry level jobs in the music and entertainment industry, it’s important to have questions of your own prepared to ask the interviewer. Why? Because interviewing is a two-way street! (And also because one of the questions you’ll be asked is, “Do you have any questions for us?”) It’s important to ask questions about the company and the … Continue reading Questions YOU Should Ask In A Job Interview
Trying to score a job interview in today’s market (and especially in the field of entertainment) can be a real challenge. But there are several things you can do to help you stand out from the competition and get noticed. When considering the following suggestions to implement for landing your job interview, ask yourself two things: “Will this idea be something my audience (i.e. the … Continue reading 5 Ways To Score An Interview
Last week I shared with you the announcement of the new Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters (found in CareerConnector under the “Documents” tab), and how it includes guidelines for writing your resume and cover letter, sample resumes and cover letters, and more. This week I wanted to provide you a list of things you should NOT include on your resume. The following items are … Continue reading 20 Things NOT To Share On Your Resume
The Office of Career Services has recently uploaded to CareerConnector the Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters, a very useful resource to help you in creating and updating your resume, cover letter, and list of references. The first page includes a list of guidelines that are very important to adhere to when writing a resume. Remember, recruiters are looking for reasons to throw out your … Continue reading Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters
