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Music industry students: ready to nail your next internship interview, craft a standout resume, and turn that internship into a full-time gig? Look no further! This book is a practical, no-nonsense guide to mastering every step of the music industry internship journey. Industry insider Bobby Borg teaches students how to: - Prepare like a pro for the internship search - Apply with confidence and land a dream position - Navigate office dynamics and build a powerful network - Transition seamlessly from intern to full-time professional Featuring interviews with top supervisors and over 20 practical templates, students will learn how to track applications, perfect networking pitches, review job contracts, and much more-all in one place. Written in short, digestible chapters, this book will help students jumpstart their careers today.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Part 1: Embarking on Your Internship: Navigating the Key Fundamentals for Success
Part 2: Preparing for Music Industry Success: Mastering New Skills, Tools, and Behaviors
Part 3: Applying Like a Pro: Pitching For, Deciding on, and Securing Your Ideal Internship
Part 4: Navigating Internship Dynamics: Managing Yourself and Others for Success
Part 5: Transitioning and Beyond: Moving Forward in the Music Industry
Part 6: Hearing It in Their Own Words: Interviews with Internship Supervisors
Part 7: Wrapping Things Up: Final Thoughts for Internship Success
Appendices of Templates
Index
About the author
Bobby Borg is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. He is the author of four widely read books on the music industry and the founder of Bobby Borg Consulting, where he coaches rising music industry professionals.
