Career Planning for the New Year
A new year is upon us. 2009 is right around the corner and with it comes endless possibilities. Are you looking to advance your career? Elevate your professional image? Create a more profitable you? Finally get agency representation? Find financing for your next project? Secure distribution for your film? There’s no time like the present time to hit the ground running with your career.
Are you focused? What do you want, what do you want to be different this year? Bottom line, you need results. And there’s no better way to get results than to make career resolutions to help you focus. If you’re like most people, you have probably given some thought to New Year’s resolutions and what you would like to achieve in the coming year. Now its time to actually make that list of career resolutions.
Have a plan for my career. I will develop an action plan and follow through it. Each week I will do at least one thing to advance my career. I’ll make a phone call, write a thank you letter, take someone to lunch, attend an industry event, or do something else that will help me move towards my goal. I won’t wait for opportunity to knock on my door. Action is what builds momentum.
Update my tools. I will make sure my professional tools (pictures, resumes, bios, demo reels, films, trailers, scripts, business cards, website, 30-sec. elevator pitch, etc.) are up-to-date.
Develop myself professionally. I am willing to invest in my career because I know that it costs money to make money. I will attend industry conferences, workshops and seminars to hone my talent and skills. I will read some career and business books, and read the industry trades every day.
Build my network. I will inject myself into the Hollywood culture and actively network and build relationships with other industry professionals.
Get the Necessary Support. I recognize that resolutions are easy to make, but even easier to break. I’ll look for a career buddy and mentor to help keep me focused. If I know that I need even more support, I’ll consider investing in some coaching to help me achieve my goals.
Get real about your career! Recognize that your career is more than the sum of your gigs. Accept that you have to take responsibility for defining your career goals and supporting objectives. Understand that you will have to identify steps and activities that will advance your career over time. This won’t happen magically if you don’t do anything. Sure, some people get lucky, but don’t rely on it. Don’t sit by the pool waiting for the phone to ring. It’s your career and you’re responsible.
Start today!
Until next time,
TANYA KERSEY www.hollywoodcareerresources.com
Are you focused? What do you want, what do you want to be different this year? Bottom line, you need results. And there’s no better way to get results than to make career resolutions to help you focus. If you’re like most people, you have probably given some thought to New Year’s resolutions and what you would like to achieve in the coming year. Now its time to actually make that list of career resolutions.
Have a plan for my career. I will develop an action plan and follow through it. Each week I will do at least one thing to advance my career. I’ll make a phone call, write a thank you letter, take someone to lunch, attend an industry event, or do something else that will help me move towards my goal. I won’t wait for opportunity to knock on my door. Action is what builds momentum.
Update my tools. I will make sure my professional tools (pictures, resumes, bios, demo reels, films, trailers, scripts, business cards, website, 30-sec. elevator pitch, etc.) are up-to-date.
Develop myself professionally. I am willing to invest in my career because I know that it costs money to make money. I will attend industry conferences, workshops and seminars to hone my talent and skills. I will read some career and business books, and read the industry trades every day.
Build my network. I will inject myself into the Hollywood culture and actively network and build relationships with other industry professionals.
Get the Necessary Support. I recognize that resolutions are easy to make, but even easier to break. I’ll look for a career buddy and mentor to help keep me focused. If I know that I need even more support, I’ll consider investing in some coaching to help me achieve my goals.
Get real about your career! Recognize that your career is more than the sum of your gigs. Accept that you have to take responsibility for defining your career goals and supporting objectives. Understand that you will have to identify steps and activities that will advance your career over time. This won’t happen magically if you don’t do anything. Sure, some people get lucky, but don’t rely on it. Don’t sit by the pool waiting for the phone to ring. It’s your career and you’re responsible.
Start today!
Until next time,
TANYA KERSEY www.hollywoodcareerresources.com
