So, you\u2019re off to IAAPA.<\/p>\n
Most people heading to this annual confab in Orlando, next week, are going to seek business, meet with colleagues, discover new technologies and resources for adoption and enhancing product.<\/p>\n
Some, though, will be looking for new contacts – or the renewal of old contacts – in search of a job or gig.<\/p>\n
Things are happening all over the world in Themed Entertainment, these days, and this is a good year to be fresh and available. Heck, it may be a good year to be re-freshed and available!<\/p>\n
Last week, the Themed Entertainment Association<\/strong> (TEA<\/strong>) held one of its valuable NextGen<\/strong> Webinars in support of preparing the current crop of Able & Gifted young\u2026and credentialed\u2026creative minds for meeting prospective employers, mentors, advisors and generally circulating in the global milieu of themed entertainment and the effective seeking of jobs, therein.<\/p>\n So, for those of you who missed the webinar, or those of you who were on the broadcast and want a refresher, I am publishing a video of our\u00a0Keynote, here (at the bottom of the page), along with bullets of the points made in our\u00a0section of the conversation.<\/p>\n The title was:<\/p>\n \u201cPositioning Yourself to Become a Themed Entertainment Pro\u201d – with the sub-headers of\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n Positioning versus Preparation<\/b><\/p>\n The overarching umbrella for all of this is to Be Authentic<\/b>. There is no secret to this; there is only this Key. So, in light of that, there is Preparation for articulating one’s\u00a0authenticity, then Positioning for the job one seeks\u2026as treads\u00a0the path, seeking employment.<\/p>\n Prepare … by knowing who you are; what you are good at doing, what you thrill at doing, what fulfills you that you can do<\/i>. Do listen to others when they offer opinions on what you \u201cshould\u201d do; but make your decision based on what you want to do.<\/p>\n What\u2019s a \u201cPro\u201d?<\/b><\/p>\n The first distinction we\u00a0make is the colloquially-nuanced difference between the words \u201cPro\u201d and \u201cProfessional.\u201d One can be both, though being a Professional does not necessarily qualify one as a Pro in the sense of being at the top of the game. It is quite possible – indeed, advisable – to enter the arena conducting oneself as a Professional. That\u00a0is about conduct, ethics, ethos and assiduous attention to detail.<\/p>\n Professionalism.<\/p>\n About a hundred years later, with much accomplishment under the proverbial belt, one gets to call oneself a Pro. Conduct yourself professionally for long enough and you will become a Pro.<\/p>\n Remember; and any of you who\u2019ve been at the TEA Summit<\/strong> or SATE<\/strong> have heard from those of us gathered by the august and estimable Imagineer in Residence at SCAD<\/strong>, George Head<\/strong>, know; the degree you receive is only the beginning of your professional pathway. It is your ticket to find your way; not a substitute for actually having experience.<\/p>\n So, to get the experience; you gotta getta job.<\/p>\n Elevator Pitch<\/b><\/p>\n The term \u201cElevator Pitch\u201d comes from the extemporaneous encounter in an elevator with a person to whom you wish\u00a0to pitch an idea (or, in this case, to pitch yourself).<\/p>\n You have 30 seconds. What are you going to say? You\u2019re wanting to impress with your value, then get an interview. This is not your interview.<\/p>\n Tools at Your Disposal\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Social Media<\/span><\/p>\n Portfolio or Body of Work<\/span><\/p>\n You are Your Personal Brand<\/span><\/p>\n As we said, above, There is No Trick to This<\/span><\/p>\n So. It\u2019s about Embracing your Passion & Being Authentic.<\/span><\/p>\n Good Luck.<\/p>\n Now, get out there and get a job so\u2019s you can hire us Seasoned Consultants to collaborate with you. We\u2019ll help you look good and you\u2019ll help us stay current. Win-Win.<\/p>\n IMHO.<\/p>\n Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.oziercreative.guru<\/a><\/p>\n Video of Webinar Keynote<\/a>\u00a0(Opens in separate window, in case you wish to refer to it while reading.)<\/p>\n “IMHO” the book is a free download from iBooks or iTunes. Take advantage of it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So, you\u2019re off to IAAPA. Most people heading to this annual confab in Orlando, next week, are going to seek business, meet with colleagues, discover new technologies and resources for adoption and enhancing product. Some, though, will be looking for … Continue reading \n
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