This week I'd like to focus more on job searching tips and more specifically, on the music industry. Last week I attended the Music Tectonics event hosted by special guest Tom Truitt, partner and head of the Entertainment practice at Buffkin / Baker, a leading executive search firm, and Dmitri Vietze, Music Tectonics director and CEO of rock paper scissors, a public relations firm for the music industry. People like Grechen Boster from CD Baby and others presented information about open opportunities and attendees had a chance to network for 5 minutes via a random pick process - very interesting.
One of the most common problems with resumes received by recruiters is that job seekers are not crafting their resumes to align with the position they’re applying for. Also, people are forgetting that 85% of jobs are filled through networking. Although attending events is impossible now due to Covid-19, virtual events are definitely filling the gap. With a surge of platforms and tools to make the events feel as human as possible, several organizations are providing meetings to foster connections.
If you are interested in the music industry, you might want to follow Music Tectonics to network with innovators across the music and tech landscapes: startups, major labels, indie labels, streaming services, distributors, social media platforms, investors, accelerators, legal experts, live event execs, gear makers, consultants, and more.
Tom Truitt, partner and head of the Entertainment practice at Buffkin / Baker, a leading executive search firm, is hosting an event know as WHO KNEW -The Smartest People In The Room which is now on Zoom. This event is now twice a week, Tuesday and Thrusday, and provides an incredible lineup of highly accomplished professionals. Who Knew Nash is becoming so popular that their schedule is booked through December, says Tom. I had a 20 minute conversation with Tom about his observation of the recruiting climate in the music industry and his word of advice is to not be afraid to walk into someone's office with a resume and ask to see the decision maker for a quick chat. It's quite impressive, he says! For more on job searching tips if you are looking to continue your career in the industry or transition to the music industry, we will post the full interview recording on our twitter page as it will broadcast a few times this week on KZSU.
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