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Assess Yourself!

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Did you know that...

  • drivers who work within the Motion Picture/Music industries must be skilled public relations agents?
  • successful audio engineers have an understanding of human psychology?
  • curiosity - a sense of wonder - and the willingness to explore possibilities are integral in any multi-media field?
These are just a few of the Employability Skills that employers within the Motion Picture, Music and New Media industries state are essential if you wish to obtain work.

Assess yourself.

Check off the statements that apply to you.

Do you:

    have a passion for the career field?
    know how to find work?
    have strong English communication skills?
    understand the industry's work processes?
    understand the business components of the industry?
    exhibit a positive attitude at all times?
    work easily with others in a variety of circumstances?
    accept criticism and rejection?
    have high standards and value personal integrity?

Are you:

    flexible; adaptable - open to last minute changes?
    patient?
    free to travel?
    able to work long hours for extended periods of time?
    able to accept supervision; and to supervise others?
    willing to learn; fast, efficient and accurate?
    self-motivated and determined?
    a problem solver and a critical thinker?
    reliable and trustworthy?
 
Hot Tip

These types of skills have the most value to a potential employer.

All are necessary for success.

Do You Have THE RIGHT STUFF?

See Also: You ARE Your Own Company



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