Kathleen Said:

Career Advice?

We Answered:

first off remember you are just starting you are in college for a reason. you wanted toobetter your education for a reason. just ask yourself what do i want to do in the future. follow your heart make a stern decission. it is only failure if you dont try.go for what you and only you feel is best for you

Toni Said:

Career advice??????????

We Answered:

You like IT and programming maybe work as a video game developer. You are also fluent in Japanese. That will give you an edge in business!

Check out

Full Sail University

http://www.fullsail.edu/

They have various degrees to also get you into the entertainment business. You can do campus or online classes.

Sean Said:

PLEASE give me some career advice! Good Advice 10 points!!!!!?

We Answered:

Arguing is a tiny part of being a lawyer, and that's only if you decide to go into litigation of any kind, so don't think of that as a reason at all! It's not even arguing really - you'll know all the facts about the laws involved and you'll be defending your case in a logical manner, it's really not like being in Ally McBeal (which my mum gets realy angry watching because she says the amount of passionate rows portrayed in court are ridiculous!). As for the unemployment statistics, being a producer or anything in the film industry is the most competitive thinf imaginable, so I really think you need something else to fall back on.

If you have this dream you shouldn't let anyone stop you - don't let your parents dictate your future, as keeping your financial help as ransom unless you do what they say with the rest of your life is unbelievable - I would say ok, keep it you bully! Just keep in mind that you will need a thick skin and a day job until you get your chance.

I think the idea of doing a minor or electives in acting or film-making is a really good idea, so then you will have a trade and can make some money, then that will put you in a good position later to maybe quit work for a year to take your chances in Hollywood?! These examples of actors you mention shouldn't sway you at all - there are loads of people out there who have been spotted by just being in the right place, but many more who have had to struggle and work their way up through millions of crappy cameos to be successful. So you should use hard work and dedication to make it rather than last-minute luck.

Also, I think that a degree in Business can sometimes be a bit of a cop-out - you can't really do anything specific with it and it's hard work for someone who isn't sure about it. I vote for a law degree with a minor in acting or film production, whilst getting involved in your college's theatre society and doing voluntary work or internships over the summer in film, so you'll be set up to pick and choose later when you have a better idea of what you want.

Ruben Said:

Can I have some career advice please?

We Answered:

Before this job slump I would have said accounting / business administration and then perhaps law school. Find out what is required as pre-law for your college. A lawyer can always be self employed and if you specialize in contract law you may work your way into the film industry that way.

I am not sure what a producer does now, in my college days they came up with the money to finance a film or stage production. You were either wealthy or good at attracting investors.

By all means minor in acting, join amature stage groups and enjoy yourself. Many actors these days find it hard to get regular work, but they can get paid huge money when they do work for major roles. Roles like "woman at phone" or "secretary typing" are easier to get but may not be regular work because of the number of people after them.