Breaking Into the Biz

Book excerpt: You want to be a working member of the entertainment industry doing a job you love. You want to be energized, motivated, and rewarded. You want to be on your way to an ultimate position that will bring you personal fulfillment and professional success. Whether you have a particular position you want to pursue (Talent Agent, Film Producer, TV Drama Writer, Music Manager, Sitcom Actor, Studio Executive, Music Editor or something else) or just know you want to be IN the industry, you have come to the right place. Covering such topics as The LA Question (aka the "Where" of Your Career), Dream Jobs and Compatible Day Jobs, Stellar Entertainment Résumés , Activating Your Network, and Getting a Job When There Is No Opening Posted, this comprehensive step-by-step guide, written by industry insider and entertainment career expert Jenny Yerrick Martin, will walk you through identifying, pursuing and landing the right first job on the path to your chosen entertainment dreams.