Author: Tish Stewart

Announcements, Career Planning, Industry Opportunities

Ryman Hospitality on campus tomorrow and Wednesday!

Looking for a fun summer or yearlong job opportunity? The Grand Ole Opry & Ryman Auditorium are looking to make offers for a number of part-time positions. Interested candidates should apply online at www.rymanhp.com/careers and plan to attend the job fair being held at the Grand Ole Opry (100 Opry Mills Nashville, TN 37214) on Thursday, April 24th from 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. CST. … Continue reading Ryman Hospitality on campus tomorrow and Wednesday! »

Announcements, Career Planning

Interview questions and how to tackle them! Part 1.

1.  Tell me about a time that you planned an event or a project from start to finish. The key to this question is giving results!  Be prepared with a specific time you organized something – an event, project, marketing plan, etc. How many people were involved?  Did you manage anyone?  How many details were involved and how did you manage the details?  Tell them … Continue reading Interview questions and how to tackle them! Part 1. »

Announcements, Career Planning, Industry Opportunities, Internships

Here for the summer? Don’t forget about Musician’s Corner!

They need volunteers and interns for the summer!  What a great way to be involved in the community every weekend and to meet some great industry contacts! See this previous post for contact info.  

Announcements, Career Planning, Industry Opportunities

Rustic Records needs 75-100 volunteers for a live video shoot!

Rustic Records needs 75-100 volunteers for a live video shoot this coming Friday (April 11th) from 1:00 – 5:00pm at The Rutledge. Single song live video shoot. Rustic Records, Inc. new artist and Belmont graduate. Rachael Turner sings “Meet Me In The Middle” Friday April 11th from 1:00 – 5:00 The Rutledge – 410 4th Ave South Check her out on their website  – www.rusticrecordsinc.com … Continue reading Rustic Records needs 75-100 volunteers for a live video shoot! »

Announcements, Career Planning, Internships

10 steps to the Internship Fair –

The Internship Fair is this Thursday, April 10th from 10am-12pm in the Curb Event Center. Find out when are you eligible to intern. If this summer or fall – great!  If not, go to the Fair to meet people but make sure you are upfront with your eligibility. Research the companies coming.  For the complete list, click here. Select your top companies and know everything … Continue reading 10 steps to the Internship Fair – »

Announcements, Career Planning

One month until graduation.

Here are some things you can be doing between now and graduation: Perfect your resume. List all of your contacts. Update your LinkedIn profile with your new resume and ensure that all of your listed contacts are 1st connections on LinkedIn. Have “let’s catch up” meetings with your contacts. Go to every industry event possible. Meet everyone. Set up informational interviews with people in your … Continue reading One month until graduation. »

Announcements, Career Planning, Industry Opportunities

Volunteer for Musicians Corner this Summer and Fall. Get involved in the music community!

Musicians Corner, the concert series in Centennial Park on Saturdays in May, June, September, and October, is looking for awesome, enthusiastic volunteers to contribute to our event. Come to the park and enjoy the music all while giving back to our awesome city. Volunteers would help out from 10:30am-5:30pm and can receive Service Corps, or even convo credit (if you bring the paperwork from the … Continue reading Volunteer for Musicians Corner this Summer and Fall. Get involved in the music community! »

Announcements, Career Planning

Cover Letter FAQ

Why write a cover letter when all of the information is in the resume and will they actually read it? Your cover letter shouldn’t be a walk through of your resume.  Give them more.  Tell them why they should hire you – how does your experience relate to the position?  Why are you interested?  What can you bring to the organization?  How can you make … Continue reading Cover Letter FAQ »

Career Planning

Final Skillshops for the semester!

Check out the remaining Skillshops (Resumes, Neworking, and Interviewing) this semester (see calendar for dates and times). AS WELL AS… ADVANCED Skillshops: Friday, March 14th @ 10am in Massey 200A– “A Songwriter’s Job Interview (From A Publisher’s Standpoint)” with Chelsea Kent, the Creative Director from Still Working Music Group and Hannah Showmaker from Parallel Music Publishing. Wednesday, March 19th @10am in Massey 203A – “Pitching … Continue reading Final Skillshops for the semester! »

Career Planning, Industry Opportunities

Can’t intern yet and feel antsy?

Check out our new volunteering directory on the Career Planning page.  We feature year round events in major entertainment cities and how to get involved! Let us know if you need anything!