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Bring into class Week 2 your current resume. If you do not have one, put together a resume that best reflects your attributes and skills.
"Overall, this class has opened my eyes so much. After creating the marketing plan, I feel much better about my steps after graduation."
From David G. Jensen, Search Masters International
"My son, a precocious nine-year old, came home last year before Mother's Day
with a necklace that he had made at school. The art teacher had given the children
a large selection of natural materials such as pinecones, juniper berries, cactus
flowers and other products of the desert. They had strung these together and
come up with their own interpretation of something that Mom would find beautiful.
"But, when he compared it to his Mom's other jewelry it was obvious to him that there was a huge difference in worth. "Dad, it may be nice but its not a keeper like this one," he mused, comparing it to a beautiful necklace of shiny gemstones.
"Sure enough, when compared to the real thing, juniper berries don't have a lot of value at the end of the day.
"...for it does seem to me that building a career is a lot like stringing
together a necklace. Job after job, eventually a career takes shape.
"We fabricate this necklace over a lifetime of work by adding either gemstones or
pinecones until at last we have a chance to sit back and admire it. Our worklife
necklace will either become a thing of beauty or a sentimental curiosity,
depending upon what we have made of each individual piece. Have you a plan in
place that will turn each job into a gem in this lovely chain? Remember, the first
step in planning a career is to set your sights on where you want to go..."
Please sir, can you tell me the way?
CHESHIRE CAT:
ALICE:
CHESHIRE CAT:
There are many fields in photography where you can launch a career. The first step in selecting your career path, is to determine what YOU would like to do, not what your parents or teachers want, but what YOU want.
What does it take be a photographer? What specific skills are employers looking for? What is the employment picture for the next five years? Who is hiring? How and where do I go to find these companies? Where should I start?
 Download and copy the following web sites which are designed to help you start your research off on the right foot:
A bit of reflection will show that your courses, as well as your work experience, are providing you with skills that employers value. If asked in a interview how your education has prepared you for a specific job, you can be ready with some good responses.
NOTE: Your Class Audit must be attached to the report.
Don't forget to order the following resources for Business 2:
These may be purchased at any book store or, for your convenience, you may order them on-line below just by clicking on the book image :
The "Bible" of Professional Photography 
Photography: Focus on Profit THE Bible for starting a commercial photography business. Includes CD-ROM PhotoByte" software program. This is essential for those considering taking "Business 3".
Shows how to build a marketing plan incorporating self-promotion, direct marketing and advertising.
Profitable Photography: Start and Run a Money-Making Business How to put together a complete business plan that addresses the crucial financial, legal, and marketing aspects of establishing a successful photography business
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Therefore, the first three weeks of the class will be gathering information about career possibilities in photography, to find out which one is a good fit for you so that you can bring your search into focus.
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