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Here are some books about jobs and careers in the entertainment industry:
By Jamie Fedorko
Simon Spotlight Entertainment Paperback (208 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: In today's highly competitive job market,an internship at the right company can be the first step to building a career. But how do you get the gig of your dreams? And once in the door, how do you figure out what to wear, whether it's okay to hook up with a coworker, and how to suck it up when you're smarter than your boss? |
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By Lisa Robyn
Simon Spotlight Entertainment Hardcover (224 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: The Corporate Dominatrix exposes the workplace for what it truly is: a social sadomasochistic wonderland -- one in which some people have power and some do not, thus creating an unbalanced command-and-control dynamic. Using the psychological tools of the professional dominatrix, Lisa Robyn shows women how to role-play their way to success by employing the tactics of six mistress archetypes: Goddess, Queen, Amazon, Governess, Nurse, and Schoolgirl. For a dominatrix in everyday life, the key to effectiveness lies in being switchable -- knowing when to be firm and direct and when to be flexible and accommodating. The Corporate Dominatrix dominates without being domineering and is submissive without being subservient. She stands up for her rights in an open and straightforward way, and she is confident enough to intuit what her clients or colleagues want and she responds accordingly.Robyn provides a compelling strategy for women to get their way at work by choosing the appropriate role to fit the particular situation, while always behaving in a professional manner that earns respect. Filled with examples and practical tips, this provocative business book will help every businesswoman advance to the position she wants and truly become the mistress of her domain. Power becomes you . . . Use it wisely. |
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By Eve Light Honthaner
Focal Press Paperback (400 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Hollywood Drive: What it Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it in the Entertainment Industry is the essential guide to starting and succeeding at a career in film and TV. Written by a Hollywood insider, Honthaners invaluable experience and advice will give those attempting to enter and become successful in the entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the intense competition. Because while film school prepares students to write a script, direct a scene and operate a camera, few newcomers enter the job market understanding how this business truly works and how to land a first jobmuch less succeed in the industry.
Hollywood Drive is not merely a book about what it takes to get your foot in the door. It goes beyond that by offering you the tools, attitude, philosophy and road map youll need to give yourself a good fighting chance at success -- whether youre looking for your very first job or for a strategy to move your career to the next level. This book will allow you to proceed with your eyes wide open, knowing exactly what to expect.
Hollywood Drive explores the realities of the industry: various career options, effective job search strategies, how to write an effective cover letter and resume, what to expect on your first job, the significance of networking and building solid industry relationships, how a project is sold, and how a reel production office and set operate. Youll learn how to define your goals and make a plan to achieve them, how to survive the tough times, how to deal with big egos and bad tempers, and how to put your passion to work for you.
* Hollywood insider with 20+ years of experience provides realistic advice and tips on getting a first job and moving up in a tough industry * Covers a variety of career choices and the basics of how a production is set up and run * Includes must-have information on breaking into both Hollywood and smaller markets nationwide |
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By Editors of Fortune Magazine
Time Inc Home Entertainment Hardcover (240 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Behind every great business leader is the story of how they got there, the right decisions they made, the lessons they learned, and the mentors who guided them.From the editors of Fortunemagazine comes The Secrets of Greatness, which captures the advice, wisdom and guiding principles that todays top CEOs and entrepreneurs live by in their careers and personal lives.Hear from the biggest names in business such as Jack Welch, Andy Grove, Peter Drucker, Meg Whitman, Michael Dell and others, as they recount how they learned to start up and run great companies, and also share the best advice theyve ever received. The Secrets of Greatness is filled with fascinating anecdotes, personal stories, and valuable lessons from many of the most recognized and respected business leaders.Based on their experiences and the key gems of wisdom they learned from friends, family, mentors and colleagues, The Secrets of Greatness is a valuable resource for people looking for success in business and in life. |
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By Michaela Drapes
Vault, Inc. Paperback (300 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: In this Guide, Vault brings its famed journalistic, insider approach to the top employers in the media and entertainment fields-including Walt Disney, Time Warner, Universal Music Group, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and more. |
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By Kevin Liles
Atria Hardcover (256 pages)
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Click Here | Download Description: "Kevin Liles rose from intern to president of Def Jam Records in only nine years. Today, at age thirty-seven, he is executive vice president of the Warner Music Group and has helped discover and direct the careers of stars such as Jay-Z and Ludacris. Liles' meteoric climb from urban street kid with hip-hop aspirations to one of the most successful and influential executives in the music industry is far more than a rags-to-riches story. It is a tribute to Liles' incredible work ethic, wisdom and confidence in doing his thing his way -- the hip-hop way. ""Every real success story in hip hop comes down to the same thing: someone who finds the will, focus and drive to achieve,"" Liles writes in Make It Happen: The Hip-Hop Generation Guide to Success. ""It doesn't matter if you are male or female. It doesn't matter what race or religion you are. It doesn't matter what hustle you choose."" What does matter, Liles says, is that you fight against the odds to realize a dream and be the best that you can be. You empower yourself and make it happen. Kevin Liles presents ten rules of business success, which range from ""Find Your Will"" and ""The Blueprint"" to ""Don't Let Cash Rule"" and ""Play Your Position."" As he outlines his philosophy, Liles shares how he put his principles to work, chronicling his journey to the top and the stories of others -- executives, artists, mentors and friends -- he has worked with along the way. Make It Happen is both an American success story and a guidebook for the road to having a career and a life you love. " |
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By Sucharita Mulpuru
Vault, Inc. Paperback (45 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: From the Vault Career Library from background on the industry and an insider look at jobs and the career path in media and entertainment. |
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By Wetfeet
Wetfeet.Com Paperback (64 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Not everyone can be a rock star, movie star, or NBA all-star, but that doesnt mean you cant bask in at least a little limelight. Theres just as much going on behind the scenes and off the court as there is in front of the cameras: acquisitions, marketing, production, talentthese are just a few of the many areas in which you can make your mark in the entertainment and sports industries. There are plenty of jobs, though theres also plenty of competition. The reason: Entertainment and sports are some of the last fields in which the little guyor dollcan start at the bottom and reach the top with hard work, resourcefulness, and a little bit of luck. In this Insider Guide, youll find intensive research from WetFeets experts to help you launch your career or pursue a midcareer change in entertainment and sports. Turn to this Insider Guide to learn What's happening in development, legal, publicity, and other fields. The major industry players and their specialites. The culture, and how it varies from company to company. Why living anywhere but New York or Los Angeles is a handicap. Career management and earnings potential. The recruiting process and how to prep for your interviews. Entertainment and sports lingo. |
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By Keith Hatschek
BERKLEE COLLEGE -LICENSED Paperback (272 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Live your dream of a life in music! If you dream about a career in the music industry, this book is for you. These practical strategies will help you to prepare for and land your dream job in the music business. Thousands of readers have used this book to educate and empower themselves and jumpstart successful music industry careers. You can, too! Contents include: the big picture on career opportunities in the music industry; details on booming job prospects in new media, including gaming and the Internet; strategies for networking; a resource directory of key publications, web sites, and trade organizations; workshops to help you assess and develop your own personalized career path; interviews with top pros who discuss how they got their starts, plus what skills today's leading job candidates must possess; step-by-step guidance for developing a first-rate resume and acing your interviews; and more! |
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By Leonard Mogel
Lawrence Erlbaum Paperback (302 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: This premiere edition from Leonard Mogel provides up-to-date "snapshots"--with data, forecasts, and analyses--of career opportunities in the worlds of publishing, communications, media, and entertainment. A veteran of the printing, publishing, and movie industries, Mogel offers dozens of specific career tips and many interviews with experts in each field. Offering visions of "dream" jobs with a healthy dose of perspective and wisdom, this volume is intended for readers interested in pursuing careers in media and entertainment.
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