Category Archives: Career Planning

Announcements, Career Planning, Internships

3 Questions Answered Series: Part I

Throughout the month of April, CEMB Internship Coordinator, Jamie Stamey, will respond to three questions submitted by students embarking on their internship journey.  If you have any questions you would like to see answered, feel free to email Jamie at jamie.stamey@belmont.edu. Q1: What is the best way, besides the resume and interview, to stand out when wanting/applying for an internship? A1: It really helps if … Continue reading 3 Questions Answered Series: Part I »

Announcements, Career Planning, Internships

Do You Know Someone?

Since your first semester at Belmont, you’ve heard our faculty and staff emphasizing the importance of networking in the entertainment industry.  You’ve been encouraged to get involved with student organizations, do volunteer work in the industry, and do more passive networking through today’s technology platforms (like LinkedIn.) When it comes to applying for jobs and internships, just submitting an application is not enough.  Even if … Continue reading Do You Know Someone? »

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, Internships

CEMB Internship Fair is in 2 Weeks!

Looking for a credited Summer or Fall semester internship in the entertainment industry? Then join the Mike Curb College as we host approximately 85 of the top companies in the ‘biz. No need to register in advance, just show up in professional attire with copies of your resume. A list of attending companies will be sent in the Dean’s Email prior to the event. Please … Continue reading CEMB Internship Fair is in 2 Weeks! »

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, Internships

Refreshing Your Resume for the Internship Process

Spring is here (well, almost!)  Now is the perfect time to refresh your resume and start your search for Summer and Fall semester internships.  Did you know that many employers will hire Fall interns now, before students leave for summer break? When it comes to updating your resume, it’s important that you are focusing on the specific position you are applying for.  It’s quite likely … Continue reading Refreshing Your Resume for the Internship Process »

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, Internships

Halfway Through Your Internship

So, it’s Spring Break and we are officially halfway through the semester, and your internship.  Looking back at the last eight weeks, can you honestly assess your performance?  Can you identify areas in which you can improve?  Have you received any specific feedback from your supervisor or co-workers? The Curb College does not ask employers to provide a mid-term evaluation on your performance.  Now would … Continue reading Halfway Through Your Internship »

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!