This is an authoritative career guide for budding artists.Today's artists work in large corporations, schools, theaters, hospitals, museums, and their own homes. Some make their living strictly through their creative works, but most individuals in this field combine their creativity with some sort of technical skill, such as computer design, or specialized training, such as counseling, in order to pursue their career goals. For those who dream of a career as a graphic artist or an art gallery curator, ''Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Art Industry'' is packed with essential tips for success in this creative field.The chapters include: Plan for Success; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; and, Succeeding in the Workplace.
Author(s): Shelly Field
Publisher: Ferguson Publishing Company
Year: 2008
Language: English
Commentary: 4300
Pages: 301
Contents......Page 6
1: Introducing Your Career Coach......Page 8
2: Focusing on a Great Career in Art......Page 21
3: Plan for Success in the Art Industry......Page 43
4: Get Ready, Get Set, Go: Preparation......Page 68
5: Job Search Strategies......Page 91
6: Tools for Success......Page 113
7: Getting Your Foot in the Door......Page 141
8: The Interview......Page 168
9: Marketing Yourself for Success......Page 190
10: Succeeding in the Workplace......Page 211
11: Succeeding as an Artist or Craftsperson......Page 228
12: Success Is Yours for the Taking......Page 252
Appendix I: Trade Associations, Unions, and Other Organizations......Page 266
Appendix II: Career Web Sites......Page 280
Bibliography......Page 282
Index......Page 292
