Jenny Said:

help choosing a college major/future career?

We Answered:

Leona,

MIght I suggest that you consider selecting a career path first? Once you've narrowed down (or combined related careers) you'll find it a bit easier to select a program of study to take you where you want to go.

An excellent source of information of the sort listed below in regard to just about any career that you can think of is available at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010 - 2011 link.

http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.htm


Nature of the Work
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
Employment
Job Outlook
Projections
Earnings
Wages
Related Occupations
Sources of Additional Information

Casey Said:

Help with objective statement?

We Answered:

I wouldnt use a objective statement because they are broad statements added no useful content to help the HR manager in determining an applicant's "real" career objective and the ill-used statements are often spurred into thinking less of the candidates.

You Should use a objective statement only if and when you're not planning on attaching a cover letter with your resume.

Yolanda Said:

Democrats: What do you think of this?

We Answered:

One reason Conservatives in general are happier is that they don't try to bunco the world with theories that, even if they're true, mean the end of the world. Myself, even if Global Warning were real I'd be long dead before it happened, so I'm not going to freak myself out about it.

Andrea Said:

What major is recommended for someone considering a career as a screenwriter?

We Answered:

First, talk to your counselor. You might consider majoring in medicine and having a minor in film or creative writing. For many students interested in arts, sports and what some consider unstable career choices, that's the popular road. I'm doing the same, majoring in psychology and minoring in performance art (and I write on the side too).

As far as classes, you probably should start in a film and theatre appreciation class. Taking actual drama classes would probably help out a lot too, whether it's required or not. Definitely a creative writing class and if they have one, a writing class particular to screenwriting. Basically surround yourself with classes that keep you watching and observing. Just like how novelists read a lot to keep their writing gears working, screenwriters are always watching movies to keep the same juices flowing. Depending on what particular kind of films or shows you'd want to be working on, you might take classes in those directions too if applicable.