Section III: Jumpstarting Your Career

This section provides information and guidance to help you successfully start your career. Whether you are interested in a career in the arts, arts administration, or a related field, this section gives you advice and resources to help you reach your goal. It will help you answer the following questions:

• How do I make a good first impression?
• How do I create an effective résumé or portfolio?
• How do I prepare for an interview?
• Where do I find job leads in my area of interest?
• Is self-employment right for me?
• What do I need to do to successfully launch my career in the arts?

Chapter 6: Making A Good First Impression

A. Marketing Yourself and Your Talent

B. Résumé Basics

C. Portfolio Basics

D. Interview Basics

E. For People with Disabilities: Know Your Rights as an Interviewee

F. Cover Letters and Thank-You Notes

Chapter 7: Job Search Basics

A. Places to Begin Your Job Search

B. One-Stop Career Centers

C. The Art of Networking

D. Employment and Temporary Agencies

E. Want Ads

F. Creating a One-of-a-Kind Position: The Employer Proposal

Chapter 8: The Self-Employment Option

A. Exploring Self-Employment as an Option

B. Resources for Self-Employed People and Entrepreneurs

Chapter 9: Mapping the Road to Success

A. Launching a Successful Career in the Literary Arts

B. Launching a Successful Career in the Performing Arts

C. Launching a Successful Career as a Visual Artist