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29 Oct 2009 17:063 commentsBizLike
How to get a job in the media industry?
I have recently relocated to Gauteng and have been trying for the last 4 months to get a job, to no avail. I have extensive experience as an executive PA, predominantly in the legal field, but have always had a passion for the media industry. Having spent many years doing Speech and Drama has afforded me the opportunity to become articulate, well read, a great communicator and a peoples person. I have been to hundreds of interviews, met with countless agencies and have found all this to be increasingly frustrating as nothing comes of it, despite being shortlisted and even offered various posts, only to find the firms / companies retract the post! I have decided that pride should not exist in my pursuit of fulfilling my dreams and earning an income that will afford me a life as compared to merely existing. I have submitted my CV to all major media agencies as well as being proactive and submitted my CV to companies directly. Can anyone offer advice or assistance?
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What do you want to do/be?-
So many people want to be in the media industry but very few have a clue what it is they want or who they see themselves being. Media covers a whole spectrum of job opportunities from sales & marketing to PR and TV. If you want to be an actor then find a talent agency to train and help you find job, if you want to be a director then find a production company and offer your services free of charge where you can shadow their directors. Catch my drift? Once you have a clearer idea of what it really and truly is that you want it will make your job hunt a little easier and more streamlined. Good luck Posted on 3 Nov 2009 15:16
Not so Glamorous-
I aggree. Many folks do not realise how big the media industry really is. If you would like to continue in your field as an executive PA, but in the media industry, you will be suprised how not so glamorous it is. The media industry is one of the most stressful industries to work in. Posted on 4 Nov 2009 15:39
If you find out, pse tell me?-
Been editor for 11 years with community newspaper in northern suburbs and urgently needs a job! Posted on 6 Jan 2010 14:01
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