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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