Breaking into competitive fields such as sports, entertainment and politics is about focus and learning as much as you can about the industry.
For example, if you are interested in the entertainment field, spend time researching it. Know the trends and understand industry terms. If you enjoy writing, spend time reading books about writing.
It takes a tremendous amount of research and investigating to break into such highly competitive industries. According to professionals in these fields, the biggest mistake most job candidates make is failing to spend the time necessary to fully understanding the industry.
Lindy Dekoven, a recognized expert in the field of entertainment, talked about the
Internet and how it has changed the way job candidates market themselves. Media outlets such as Tweeter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn have provided enormous avenues for reaching others.
The power of social networking has made it easier to access key contacts in any field. Social networking literally has changed the platform people use to connect and to market their talents.
These competitive fields rely on talent, whether you are just starting your career or are mid-career and want to fulfill a career dream. It is rewarding and possible to have a career in a competitive field, but it is up to you to explore and investigate ways to leverage your skills.
Thinking about breaking into a competitive career can seem rather risky — but what if you did not pursue your dream and were left with “what-ifs” for the rest of your work life?
If you really are interested, take the steps to explore and network so you can gather the information needed to decide if your background is a good match for one of these fields or is just a dream.
