| Acknowledgements | p. vi |
| About the Author | p. vii |
| Introduction | p. ix |
| Assistant Engineering 101 | p. 1 |
| Engineering, Defined | p. 2 |
| Changing Technologies Mean New Skills | p. 4 |
| An Educational Evolution | p. 6 |
| A Long List of Skills | p. 7 |
| Math and Science | p. 7 |
| Music | p. 8 |
| Electronics | p. 9 |
| Signal Flow | p. 9 |
| Web Skills | p. 10 |
| Human Hearing | p. 11 |
| Communication | p. 11 |
| Ears! | p. 11 |
| Opportunities in a Competitive Field | p. 12 |
| Beyond the Studio Gig | p. 13 |
| Music Recording | p. 13 |
| Sound Reinforcement | p. 15 |
| Film and Broadcast | p. 16 |
| Other Careers | p. 17 |
| Do Some Career Detective Work | p. 18 |
| Spotlight: Crystal Davis | p. 20 |
| Your Game Plan | p. 23 |
| Creative Expression Through Technology | p. 23 |
| The Importance of Education | p. 24 |
| Research the Job Before Committing to School | p. 27 |
| What Type of Program is Best? | p. 28 |
| Music-Based | p. 28 |
| Industry/Business Specialty | p. 29 |
| Engineering Focus | p. 29 |
| Program Lengths | p. 29 |
| Seminars, Short Courses, Web Programs | p. 30 |
| Certificate/One-Year/Two-Year Programs | p. 30 |
| University Programs | p. 31 |
| Do You Need A Degree? | p. 32 |
| Selecting a School | p. 33 |
| Considerations | p. 34 |
| Making the Most of Your Education | p. 37 |
| At School, Outside the Classroom | p. 37 |
| Beyond the Campus: Out in the Field | p. 40 |
| Spotlight: Robert Scovill | p. 42 |
| Going Where the Jobs Are | p. 45 |
| Moving to a Traditional Market | p. 45 |
| Big City, Big Lifestyle Change | p. 46 |
| Building a Career in a Secondary Market | p. 48 |
| Regional Considerations | p. 50 |
| City Comparison Chart | p. 51 |
| Spotlight: Janet Kalas | p. 52 |
| Working For Free: The Internship | p. 55 |
| Big Or Small Facility? | p. 56 |
| Paid Vs. Unpaid Programs | p. 57 |
| Moving and Other Considerations | p. 58 |
| The Search Process | p. 58 |
| You, On Pare: The Resume | p. 59 |
| Resume Anatomy, Top to Bottom | p. 60 |
| Keeping it Clean: Style Tips | p. 62 |
| Finishing Touches | p. 63 |
| The Art of the Cover Letter | p. 64 |
| Contacting Facilities | p. 65 |
| The Interview | p. 66 |
| Pre-interview Research and Preparation | p. 66 |
| Day-of-Interview Do's and Don'ts | p. 67 |
| In the Interview | p. 68 |
| Post-Interview Follow-Up | p. 69 |
| Learning From Rejection | p. 70 |
| The Foot's In The Door: The Internship | p. 71 |
| Display A Professional Attitude | p. 71 |
| Know Your Place | p. 73 |
| Learn By Doing-Even Menial Tasks | p. 74 |
| Perseverance Is Key | p. 76 |
| When Bad Things Happen to Good Interns | p. 77 |
| Getting a Recommendation | p. 77 |
| Spotlight: Arthur Rochester | p. 79 |
| Making the Cut: Landing an Assistant Gig | p. 81 |
| The Transition From Intern: What Now? | p. 81 |
| The Assistant's Role | p. 82 |
| Demonstrate Skills, Earn Respect | p. 84 |
| Make Yourself Indispensable | p. 85 |
| Master the Technology | p. 86 |
| Keep the Right Attitude | p. 87 |
| Learn Good Judgment | p. 88 |
| Spotlight: Roy Jorge | p. 90 |
| Etiquette Do's and Don'ts | p. 93 |
| Acting the Part: You're a Professional | p. 93 |
| Be a Team Player | p. 96 |
| Assistants: Seen, Not Heard | p. 99 |
| Ethics in the Workplace | p. 101 |
| Crossing The Line | p. 102 |
| Spotlight: K.K. Proffitt | p. 105 |
| Staying on Top of Your Game | p. 107 |
| Networking Equals Netting Jobs | p. 107 |
| Get Out There, Get Involved | p. 108 |
| Continuing your Education, Avoiding Complacency | p. 109 |
| Moving On | p. 110 |
| Finding Your Niche | p. 111 |
| Strive for Life Balance | p. 112 |
| Giving Back to the Community | p. 113 |
| A Long-Term Strategy For Success | p. 114 |
| Resources: Industry Foundations/Support Groups | p. 117 |
| Resources: Audio Industry Organizations | p. 119 |
| Resources: Audio Education Programs | p. 125 |
| Resources: Industry Trade Magazines | p. 157 |
| Resources: Trade Shows and Industry Events | p. 161 |
| Resources: Sample Letters | p. 163 |
| Networking Letter: Informal E-mail | p. 164 |
| Internship Cover Letter | p. 165 |
| Thank You Letter | p. 166 |
| Resources: Sample Resumes | p. 167 |
| Index | p. 171 |
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