Having a career in the entertainment industry is something I
have always longed for. I have been preparing myself for this my whole life and
now that I am only a few months away from graduating college, I know that it I
must continue that planning. Working as
an intern for FANGORIA has been a part of that planning, and having this job in
media it is important that I stay on top of what is happening, not only in
print and online entertainment news, but the trends in the horror world. In
order to be successful one must often stay one step ahead of the game and focus
the up and coming.
One of the most important things I’m learning is that
growing my contact list in this industry is extremely important. In the few short months of my internship I
have begun creating a list of contacts that could be a great help to me as I
push further down the path of successes. I’m realizing that no one can do it
alone, and the more people you meet the more resources you gain. Of course,
knowing is half the battle, yet understanding is just as important. In the entertainment industry, just like other
industries, it is important to do your research and know your history. In my circumstance I must learn about the
entertainment and media industry and not just the past thirsty years, but from
the beginning. Without understanding the
beginnings or this industry it is virtually impossible to create innovative work.
However, no matter how much knowledge you can learn, gaining
skills and experiences, both personally and professionally is top of the list. Selling yourself to future employers is also
important and what better way to do so than with a stellar resume. Building your resume may take a long time and
making sure that it is comprehensive and worth reading can be just as
challenging. Currently I am in the
process of creating a resume that will stand out amongst piles and piles of
others. My resume must be a textual extension of myself.
The next step I am currently working on is my online presence.
In today’s day and age, who you are
online is almost as important as who you are off-line. That is why I am working on creating a personal
website to post samples of my work, a copy of my resume and links to my blogs
and twitter accounts. This is a great way to let people know who you are
without out sending them on a goose chase through cyber space. It is a fun and creative process and one that
is truly teaching me about how I want others to see me.
