Great Jobs for Film Majors

Title:Great Jobs for Film Majors

Author:Gordon

ISBN:0071405828

Category:Careers

Trim Size:6 x 9

UPC:639785385387

Price:$14.95

What can I do with a degree in film?

The entertainment industry is big--and getting bigger. As America's thirst for entertainment increases, the number of movies, television shows, commercials, industrial films, and documentaries grows. Every day, doors are opening for film majors. The industry's need for both creative and business-minded people has never been greater.

It's time to put your degree to work. The job market in the film industry is competitive, but with the help of Great Jobs for Film Majors, you'll learn about a wide range of options that will put you one step ahead of the competition. The information you take in from these pages will help you decide which path is right for you, whether you're looking to work in the studio, in production or art departments, or on the technical side of film making--all can be lucrative, rewarding careers. In this edition, you'll find:

• Thorough explanations of job-search basics such as crafting résumés, writing cover letters, and interviewing dos and don'ts
  
• Revealing self-assessments to help you determine your best professional fit
  
• Investigative tools to help you uncover those jobs that will make the most of your major
  
• Networking tips to get your face out in the field and your foot in the door before the résumé is even sent
  
• True-life tales from practicing professionals who detail what daily life on the job is really like
  
• Up-to-date statistics on earnings, advancement, and overall career outlook
  

With the information and inspiration packed into Great Jobs for Film Majors, you'll discover how to explore your professional options, target your ideal career, and use your college major as an asset in landing your dream job.

Sandra R. Gordon is an Emmy Award{-}winning producer who works in post-production in Chicago. She worked as a production manager for various international events, including the 1994 World Cup Soccer tournament and the Atlanta Paralympic Games opening and closing ceremonies. Feature films and television series include "Party of Five," "Early Edition," and Return to Me.

Series codeveloper and contributing author Stephen E. Lambert is the director of career services at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. He codeveloped this series with Julie DeGalan, a former administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College.