1) Update your Music Jobs profile! I can’t stress this enough. I see lots of profiles for people who sign up, no picture, no CV, and then sit back and wait. The industry doesn’t work like that, you have to show what you can do. That includes on your profile page; scores of companies view hundreds of pages every month (stats) – make yours one of them

2) Become ACTIVE in the social communities. They really are shaping the future on so many levels, from the way people share feedback on internet radio to Obama’s US election campaign. If you are potentially going to become one of my employees, I want to know that you are serious about the industry. One way I can see this is if you comment on the big music news; it shows that you are on the ball and that you are able to form an opinion. This is a whole new dimension to networking in person, and that has always been a key to the industry. Now, I’d honestly say that BOTH are of equal importance.

3) .....

For the full list head to UK Music Jobs Blog: & ways to improve your chances of getting a music job

bump! Useful stuff in here guys - would appreciate any feedback :)

Thanks for the advice, i've only just registered myself and already i am finding this site very useful indeed :)

I'm glad to hear it! Thanks for checking the blog and for your feedback, much appreciated! :)

Lee J.

thanks for the tips, was wondering what to do with this site. was very helpful, i'm not sure bout bloggin though if do i'm gona be bloggin at least 4 websties constantly lol. anyways

take care!

Again, thanks for the comment here, Jon. This seems to be one of the most popular posts this year, I'm glad that so many people are reaping good information from the Music Jobs Blog. Tell your friends! ;-)

Lee.

Hi Lee,
Good Stuff. Indeed we got to be proactive in the matter. Especialy with all the youngsters coming in the business.
Just one practical question: what is the the best blog site for music?

thanx again for your post

Hi Lee,
Good Stuff. Indeed we got to be proactive in the matter. Especialy with all the youngsters coming in the business.
Just one practical question: what is the the best blog site for music?

thanx again for your post

And if I don't comment on the big music news? Is that 'one way' then going to determine my fate?

What if I don't have the resources for regular, addictive, fanatical, electronic showing off/airing of my views?
What if it doesn't appeal to me to do something just for the sake of it so I can be noticed---perhaps?
What if I only read on occasion and comment on occasion?
What if I can't fake an interest, or can but prefer not to?
What if I can't spell too well?.....
Will this 'one way' of you knowing about me etc. ruin all? Is that logical, reasonable, prudent, or even astute. Maybe, if you are prepared to settle for mediocracy for the most part.
I prefer to seek out the gem. One gem is worth more than a million medios and gems don't all hang out in cyberspace and elcectronica. They may just pop in on occasion.
But I do take your point...update at least to let people know your still alive!
Love you,