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 »

Dear Tish, I LOVE where I intern but it seems that I’m stuck in a rut with my tasks and don’t see any advancement. Should I stick with it in hopes of possible advancement,  or look for something else where I can continue to develop my professional skills?  What could I do to address this issue and how do you suggest I stay motivated? This … Continue reading Internship rut?… »

After attending a luncheon this week with one of Nashville’s biggest artist management firms, I started thinking about how important it is for our students/alumni to craft their professional brand.  If you want to work in the entertainment industry, you are constantly thinking about others’ brands and how to best market the brand to a wide audience.  But what about you? – the artist manager … Continue reading Find your professional brand »

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? »