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Career Planning and

Development
Discovering Yourself
Self-appraisal temperament/talent
Professional assessment of your
temperament/talent
Defining Goals
What is a GOAL?
Measureable statistic
Personal needs, preferences
Investigation of career options
Short-term employment objectives
Long-term career goals
Getting Prepared
Education/Training
Diplomas, Degrees, Licenses, Union Affiliations
Apprenticeships
Internships
Work Experience
Finding Work
Surveying the job market
Current/Potential
Predicting entry
Time/Place/Pay/Status
Breaking in
Auditions/Demos/Letters/Resumes/Interviews
Self-Employment Options
Climbing The Ladder
Planning Advancement
Quitting vs. Hanging On
Becoming More Vertical and Less Horizontal
Attainment of Career Goals
Realization of Personal Goals
Periodic Reassessment of Goals
Retirement
When/How?
Estimated Financial Requirements
Creative Careers
Professional Song Writer
Lyricist
Composer of Show Music
Composer of Educational Materials
Composer of Childrens Music
Composer of Classical Music
Arranger/Orchestrator
Careers
Directing/Producing Careers
Music Director/Conductor
Record Producer
Performing Careers
Singer
Instrumentalists
Keys, Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds,
Brass
Teaching Careers
Studio Teacher
School Music Educator
Music Education Supervisor
College Music Instructor
Music Therapist
Broadcasting/Film/Video Games
Radio Broadcasting
Disc Jockey
Program Director
Music Director
Film/TV Broadcasting
Composer of Dramatic Music
Music Supervisor
Music Editor/Music Cutter
Music Video/Music Special Producer-Director
Video Game Scorer/Audio Programmer
Advertising Jingle Writer
Music Related Careers
Critic/Journalist/Editor
Music Librarian
Science/Technology
Sound Engineer/Technician
Instrument Design/Maintenance
Music Web-Site Developer/Operator
Managerial/Executive
Sales
Legal Services
Visual Arts/Graphics
Entrepreneurships
Start Your Own Business!!!

References
All content in this lecture is created by Henri
Benard and various referenced websites
contained within the slides. This information is
intended only for use by students enrolled in
MUC110 at Mesa Community College. No
unauthorized use shall be granted.
Henri Benard 2014

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