A Theatre Geek’s Guide to Disney, Google, and the NFL - What it Takes to Land a Job with the World’s Most Sought-After Companies

The proven steps to landing jobs with the world's most sought after companies.

Info autore

From performing on stage to directing and designing set and technical elements for musicals, Brett Axler knew he had marketable skills that could take him further than eight shows a week on Broadway. After discovering his passion for nighttime spectaculars at Disney, Brett pursued his dreams of working for Disney before finding out that his skills were far more lucrative in industries outside of entertainment. Freshman year of college by total accident, he landed his first big gig with the NFL as a broadcast engineer for the Philadelphia Eagles, before being hired on to half a dozen other sports teams and media networks by his senior year of college. Brett’s whirlwind career continued as he was hired to lead the opening of a 280-million-dollar professional sports arena, produce more than two dozen shows throughout Philadelphia and New York, and was eventually pursued by his original dream employer Disney. He spent four years working for Disney Parks Live Entertainment in Orlando, Florida while freelancing as a technical director for corporate events around the country which led to his most recent endeavor as a Project Manager for Google in Silicon Valley. Brett currently resides in San Jose, CA.

Riassunto

The proven steps to landing jobs with the world’s most sought after companies.

Prefazione

Focus on connecting with high school and college students, particularly those interested in theater, television, media, film, tech

Host the How to Career Podcast and speak as a guest on other podcasts

Create and share video content on YouTube and other platforms

Speak at colleges and universities such as Drexel, Temple, Penn, and UCF

Build online following and utilize social media to connect with audience

Submit to major industry reviewers, including Publisher’s Weekly and Foreword Reviews

Target media including Broadway.com, WorkInSports.com / podcast, Cathay Heller, Graham Stephan, Tony Robbins, and Silicon Valley Media Group

Partnering with Actor’s Equity, Broadway Cares, and IATSE Union

Testo aggiuntivo

"Brett lays it all on the line in his energetic and contagious voice with great insight and wisdom as he shares his experience from his early days to his continued successes. Brett's consistent reminders of networking and relationships, reading the room and self reflection span all industries. His blueprint serves as a wonderful foundation to anyone looking to succeed." -Michael Kelberg Actor For Life (ABC), FBI (CBS), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
"For the young entertainment professional looking to level up, this is it. Brett’s words are honest, motivating, and practical in a way that will empower anyone chasing an impactful career in the industry. His colorful anecdotes of both blunders and triumphs are a reminder that skills can always be taught, and success will grow where there is hunger and positivity. The lessons in this book are a powerful tool for anyone at the start of their professional journey and an encouraging refresher for those already building momentum." -Emmy Levine Public Relations Professional
"Brett N. Axler uses life as his classroom. Guided by his passions, career goals, personal choices, advice from trusted mentors, and self-made connections, Brett reveals to the reader his journey into the corporate world. Brett keeps it entertaining with a unique approach of using theater talk to share what it takes to land your sought after job. Brett’s easy to read format with his “Show Notes” at the end of each chapter makes this book a valuable tool for your personal journey." -Kristine M. McGovern Public School Educator & Administrator (Retired)
"This was a wonderful book about getting ahead in the most important part of your life, your career.. Everything else depends on that. I wish I had this book earlier in my career." -Mike Michelsen NetGalley
“Brett Axler conveys wisdom not often gained by a twenty-seven year old through a compelling account of practical life and career lessons learned from his personal and professional experiences beginning with acting stints in grade school theatrical productions to his current position with Google. Whether beginning your career or looking to make a change, Brett’s story teaches you the simple truth that the journey begins not alone but by confidently taking the first step and never looking back.” -Ronald J. Maniglia, Ed.D. Science & Technology and Business Supervisor RVRHS
"We can never follow someone else’s path for success exactly, but we can absolutely learn from their experience and use those lessons to build our own success. Brett has laid out his journey—the peaks and the valleys—for all of us to plan, gain, and learn from his experience." - Rob A. Lott, Owner & Lead Creative, Blue Trumpet Creative
“Brett Axler has provided a template for motivated young professionals to achieve career success by sharing his own personal journey in “A Theatre Geek’s Guide to Disney, Google, & the NFL”. Brett outlines how he strategically set goals, built his resume, networked, and earned his way into positions with some of the world’s most sought after companies. A tremendous read that provides practical advice & inspiration to those aspiring to land their own dream job.” - Brett M. Burchette, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President – Development & Adjunct Professor of Sport Business, Drexel University

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Brett N Axler, Brett N. Axler
• Editore: Ingram Publishers Services
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 05.10.2021
• EAN: 9781631954863
• ISBN: 978-1-63195-486-3
• Pagine: 240
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Libri sul benessere, vita quotidiana > Condotta di vita, auto-realizzazione; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / Job Hunting