Assistant Engineer Handbook
Sarah Jones presents a comprehensive guide to being an effective and creative assistant studio engineer. However, this book is unique. Rather than offering pages and pages of technical jargon, Jones discusses ways to approach the industry itself including
  • How to network and achieve the best internship
  • Knowing exactly what will be required of you and what to expect from your role
  • The standards of knowledge and technical education you may require
  • Pragmatic ways to approach 'difficult' sessions
  • Preparing for interviews
  • Effective strategies and career management
    The book is packed with useful contacts, organisations and support. A host of interviews and anecdotes from established industry figures offer help and advice, giving you the best opportunity to beat the competition and land the engineering job you deserve.
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Assistant Engineer Handbook
Sarah Jones presents a comprehensive guide to being an effective and creative assistant studio engineer. However, this book is unique. Rather than offering pages and pages of technical jargon, Jones discusses ways to approach the industry itself including
  • How to network and achieve the best internship
  • Knowing exactly what will be required of you and what to expect from your role
  • The standards of knowledge and technical education you may require
  • Pragmatic ways to approach 'difficult' sessions
  • Preparing for interviews
  • Effective strategies and career management
    The book is packed with useful contacts, organisations and support. A host of interviews and anecdotes from established industry figures offer help and advice, giving you the best opportunity to beat the competition and land the engineering job you deserve.
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Assistant Engineer Handbook

Assistant Engineer Handbook

by Sarah Jones
Assistant Engineer Handbook

Assistant Engineer Handbook

by Sarah Jones

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Overview

Sarah Jones presents a comprehensive guide to being an effective and creative assistant studio engineer. However, this book is unique. Rather than offering pages and pages of technical jargon, Jones discusses ways to approach the industry itself including
  • How to network and achieve the best internship
  • Knowing exactly what will be required of you and what to expect from your role
  • The standards of knowledge and technical education you may require
  • Pragmatic ways to approach 'difficult' sessions
  • Preparing for interviews
  • Effective strategies and career management
    The book is packed with useful contacts, organisations and support. A host of interviews and anecdotes from established industry figures offer help and advice, giving you the best opportunity to beat the competition and land the engineering job you deserve.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780857122612
Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
Publication date: 05/18/2010
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 176
File size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Acknowledgementsvi
About the Authorvii
Introductionix
Chapter 1Assistant Engineering 1011
Engineering, Defined2
Changing Technologies Mean New Skills4
An Educational Evolution6
A Long List of Skills7
Math and Science7
Music8
Electronics9
Signal Flow9
Web Skills10
Human Hearing11
Communication11
Ears!11
Opportunities in a Competitive Field12
Beyond the Studio Gig13
Music Recording13
Sound Reinforcement15
Film and Broadcast16
Other Careers17
Do Some Career Detective Work18
Spotlight: Crystal Davis20
Chapter 2Your Game Plan23
Creative Expression Through Technology23
The Importance of Education24
Research the Job Before Committing to School27
What Type of Program is Best?28
Music-Based28
Industry/Business Specialty29
Engineering Focus29
Program Lengths29
Seminars, Short Courses, Web Programs30
Certificate/One-Year/Two-Year Programs30
University Programs31
Do You Need A Degree?32
Selecting a School33
Considerations34
Making the Most of Your Education37
At School, Outside the Classroom37
Beyond the Campus: Out in the Field40
Spotlight: Robert Scovill42
Chapter 3Going Where the Jobs Are45
Moving to a Traditional Market45
Big City, Big Lifestyle Change46
Building a Career in a Secondary Market48
Regional Considerations50
City Comparison Chart51
Spotlight: Janet Kalas52
Chapter 4Working For Free: The Internship55
Big Or Small Facility?56
Paid Vs. Unpaid Programs57
Moving and Other Considerations58
The Search Process58
You, On Pare: The Resume59
Resume Anatomy, Top to Bottom60
Keeping it Clean: Style Tips62
Finishing Touches63
The Art of the Cover Letter64
Contacting Facilities65
The Interview66
Pre-interview Research and Preparation66
Day-of-Interview Do's and Don'ts67
In the Interview68
Post-Interview Follow-Up69
Learning From Rejection70
The Foot's In The Door: The Internship71
Display A Professional Attitude71
Know Your Place73
Learn By Doing-Even Menial Tasks74
Perseverance Is Key76
When Bad Things Happen to Good Interns77
Getting a Recommendation77
Spotlight: Arthur Rochester79
Chapter 5Making the Cut: Landing an Assistant Gig81
The Transition From Intern: What Now?81
The Assistant's Role82
Demonstrate Skills, Earn Respect84
Make Yourself Indispensable85
Master the Technology86
Keep the Right Attitude87
Learn Good Judgment88
Spotlight: Roy Jorge90
Chapter 6Etiquette Do's and Don'ts93
Acting the Part: You're a Professional93
Be a Team Player96
Assistants: Seen, Not Heard99
Ethics in the Workplace101
Crossing The Line102
Spotlight: K.K. Proffitt105
Chapter 7Staying on Top of Your Game107
Networking Equals Netting Jobs107
Get Out There, Get Involved108
Continuing your Education, Avoiding Complacency109
Moving On110
Finding Your Niche111
Strive for Life Balance112
Giving Back to the Community113
A Long-Term Strategy For Success114
Resources: Industry Foundations/Support Groups117
Resources: Audio Industry Organizations119
Resources: Audio Education Programs125
Resources: Industry Trade Magazines157
Resources: Trade Shows and Industry Events161
Resources: Sample Letters163
Networking Letter: Informal E-mail164
Internship Cover Letter165
Thank You Letter166
Resources: Sample Resumes167
Index171
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