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Photographer

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:53:54 +0000

Professional Photographers do much more than just snap pictures. You’ll raise the level of capturing images to an art form with a critical eye and a strong knowledge of technical skills. The more photos you take, the faster you’ll learn about light, composition, and different printing techniques. This is a very competitive field, so marketing yourself is a must. Most photographers specialize in one area like fine art, commercial photography, or photojournalism. On the road to getting a book of your work published, you may work with models in distant locations, shoot stills in your own studio, or travel the world to exotic destinations.

TV Network Executive

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:46:58 +0000

Network Executives run the show. You’ll decide what gets produced and what airs. Writers, producers, directors, and entire casts will be at your command. You’ll pay close attention to ratings and budgets, and you will have the ultimate power to green light a project or pull the plug. You could also focus on developing new shows where you’ll be on a constant hunt for the next big hit. You’ll hear pitches from writers and agents, and when you discover a winner, you’ll help develop it from pilot to series. May your bookshelves one day be fully stocked with Emmys.

Cosmetologist

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:44:10 +0000

Cosmetologists are makeup and beauty experts. You’ll specialize in hair, skin, and nail care. With your masterful touch, you’ll help instill people with confidence and advise them on everything from products to maintenance, scientifically matching products to certain hair and skin types. You may choose to work in salons and spas, prepping people for weddings, parties or a night out on the town. Or you could head to Hollywood and work with television or film directors to get the stars ready for their close-ups. You could end up consulting with a cosmetics company to create signature products for supermodels, celebrities, or even yourself.

Publicist

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:42:26 +0000

Publicists generate popularity for celebrities, businesses, books and films. You’ll want the buzz on the street to be about your client, and you’ll work long hours to make sure it stays positive. When it comes time to launch an unknown, you’ll try to make them a household name. You’ll need to develop media contacts and close relationships with the movers and shakers who are making the headlines. Your address book will be filled with the who’s who of entertainment, government and journalism. If you’re good, Hollywood stars, high-powered CEOs, and world-class athletes will ask for your number and keep you on speed dial.

Public Relations Manager

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:40:20 +0000

PR Managers are experts in public relations. You’ll need to be media-savvy and well-versed in pop culture and current events. You’ll cultivate relationships with journalists at magazines, networks and web sites to get free and favorable publicity for your client, especially when the public perception of your client is less than favorable. You’ll supervise a staff of publicists and oversee all communications. You’ll also organize special events—from press conferences to Twitter blasts to charity fundraisers. Managing your client’s image can be a 24/7 job, but depending on who they are, you could find yourself in some exciting and glamorous situations.

Brand Strategist

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:38:35 +0000

Ever notice that one brand of shoes just “gets you” more than another brand? Or that your dad has always dreamed about a certain brand of sports car? That’s the work of a Brand Strategist. You’ll research people’s buying habits. You’ll learn what they like, and what image they like to project. Then you’ll work with marketing and advertising teams to create a brand personality in order to convince millions of customers to buy what you’re selling. If you’ve done your homework, your product will fly off the shelves while others sit and wonder what your brand has that theirs doesn’t. The answer? You.

Yoga Instructor

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:37:24 +0000

Yoga Instructors help people balance the flow of energy throughout their bodies. You’ll train students on how to properly move into and out of a series of poses meant to stretch the muscles and increase flexibility. Yoga’s ability to relieve mental stress has helped make this 5,000-year old practice very popular in today’s hectic world, with everyone from students to CEOs. With proper certification, you’ll teach classes in gyms and yoga studios, or in private one-on-one sessions. Breathing, stretching and focusing on each pose will strengthen your students’ bodies and help them find inner peace.

Fashion Designer

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:33:56 +0000

Fashion Designers are artists who use people as their canvas. You’ll become a master of patterns and textiles, and your work will help launch entirely new trends. Current and historical culture will be your inspiration. You can work for department stores, fashion houses, maybe supervise a design team, or break out on your own. Your vision could one day influence music and art, and maybe even make it to the runways of New York, Paris and Milan. If you can, it’s a good idea to apprentice under a professional designer—someone who can mentor you and nurture your talents.

Graphic Designer

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:29:09 +0000

Graphic Designers are the experts in the art of visual communication. You’ll assemble images, typography and motion graphics into a cohesive design. Graphic Designers are responsible for creating logos, product packaging, web sites, film titles, concert posters, video game graphics, athletic gear graphics, and even stop signs. As a visual problem solver you can work any visual medium, and you can find a career working in product branding, advertising, journalism, entertainment, or even working for the government. As long as people have a message that has to break through and stand out, Graphic Designers will be in demand.

Video Game Designer

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:28:13 +0000

Video Game Designers control the way a video game starts, plays and ends. You’ll need knowledge about every aspect of building a game, from scripting and animation to programming, graphics interface and online interactivity. If it’s in the game, it has to be in your head. Video Game Designers should also be experts on both the history of video games and the most popular video games, so being a solid player is also in your job description. You’ll need to balance creativity and a disciplined attention to detail in order to create games that capture a player’s imagination for hours at a time.