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When a young person gets their first
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in the Entertainment Industry it is very important that further
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development doesn’t stop. There are many different career opportunities and
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which can be taken. It is very important that the young worker continues to
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their work skills. Much of the basic
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will be in house training or ‘on the job’ training where skills are learnt through practical
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and experience will also increase the skill level of young workers, but once these skills are mastered the young worker should seek other avenues for professional development.
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about the company is a good place to start as much can be learnt by reading the company’s policy and procedure
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. Informal discussions with more experienced colleagues can provide anecdotal information about workplace practices and the idiosyncrasies of different
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and equipment. Industry journals such as CX or EQ magazine provide information about current trends in the industry, new and
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technologies and some of the pitfalls of the industry. Joining an industry association or organisation such as the Media Entertainment and Arts
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(MEAA) is another way of keeping informed of the current issues relating to the Entertainment Industry as well as informing members of problems other members have. Most associations have websites on the internet and
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their members regular newsletters.
Industry functions such as awards
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allow the young worker to make industry contacts. Other industry functions such as product launches and trade shows are another way for young workers to start
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in the industry. Who you ‘know’ in the Entertainment industry is still very important in acquiring work. Trade shows such as ‘Entech’ are valuable sources of further information about the industry as they often have industry seminars as part or their
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Traineeships are a great way to start in the
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Industry as trainees are given in house training, on the job experience and can gain their Certificate III. This training is supplemented by the
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attendance at training courses provided by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) such as TAFE or private colleges. These colleges and TAFE’s also provide further training courses up to the level of Advanced Diploma.
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