Summary
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 students 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.
Chapters include:
- Plan for Success
- Job Search Strategies
- Tools for Success
- Getting Your Foot in the Door
- Marketing Yourself for Success
- Succeeding in the Workplace.
Specifications
Index. Appendixes. Bibliography.
About the Author(s)
Shelly Field is the owner of The Shelly Field Organization, a public relations and management firm specializing in celebrity clients in the music, sports, and entertainment industries. She is a career consultant to educational institutions, employment agencies, corporations, libraries, women’s groups, and individuals. She frequently lectures on empowerment and various career-oriented subjects. Field is also the author of Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry, Fourth Edition; Career Opportunities in the Music Industry, Sixth Edition; Career Opportunities in Health Care, Third Edition; and numerous other career-counseling guides for Ferguson Publishing. She resides in New York.