The AV industry is a great place to expand your career. But how do you get started or ahead? Listen to Jen Weaver interview AV professionals about their career path and how you can step up your career in audiovisual.
Whether you're starting your career or looking at a change in paths, how does one actually start a job in the AV industry? It's more than simply 'falling in' like many have said before. Consider this your primer for our brand new series, AV Career Masterminds, where Jennifer Weaver navigates the world of AV. Every other Thursday, we talk to those within the industry or surrounding it and discuss the best practices to get started in a career in AV.
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What should you be looking for when finding new employment in the AV industry? We are joined by Brandon Harp to discuss the best criterias for a job in AV. We also talk about the importance of personal branding and networking in the job search process.
Many anecdotes about the audiovisual industry is that people 'fall into' their positions. But how does one actively seek out a career in AV? We join Jennifer Weaver as she talks to experts and veterans in the industry about pursuing an AV career.
Britt Yenser, Higher Ed AV Professional of the Year of 2023, joins us to talk about her career in higher education and the AV industry. She shares her experience in switching jobs and when it's time to find that new path in your career's journey. We look at the opportunities to challenge yourself and grow within your field.
AV Career Masterminds is dedicated to looking at the trajectory of an audiovisual industry career. Each episode Jennifer Weaver talks to experts within the industry about their own experiences in AV and how to navigate your career in this space.
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Back at InfoComm 2024, Jennifer Weaver was starting her journey in finding out what it takes to be an AV Career Mastermind. She sat down with Chris Neto from Starin and Joé Lloyd from AVIXA to talk about establishing an identity. Not necessarily a brand for you, but ways to stand out and make an impact within the AV community.
Many people "fall into" AV, but there are many interesting avenues for one to pursue their AV career. In light of November 11th being Veterans Day, we talk to Brandie Lane, Audio Engineer and Technical Team Leader for the West Point Band. She discusses how her AV experience reflected her military service and the opportunities within these roles. We also talk to veteran Gary Albaugh from MicroTheory Engineering about the skills that veterans gain that can transfer over to AV careers.
We are flipping the script with this episode- We're live and on location to talk to Frank Pisano, Bluefin's CEO. While normally we're looking at cultivating a successful career in AV through getting hired, we look at the other side of the hiring process. What is a company doing when looking to expand their employee base?
On this episode, we sit down with Murphy Daley, author and AV veteran in the industry. We talk about her journey into AV and the experiences in project management across her career. We discuss the value project management within AV and the expertise to provide a smooth experience for all parties. We also discuss the importance of training and resources to get a foothold in the AV industry.
On this AV Career Mastermind, we sit down with Lisle Waldron, Multimedia & AV Manager for the University of Trinidad & Tobago. He illustrates his journey through the AV industry and higher education space, and the complexities surrounding the hiring process. We look at the difference between corporate and educational environments and what employers are looking for when finding the right talent for the right job.
On this episode we are joined by Chance Turner, the Director of Recruiting at AVI Systems. He breaks down the process that they go through when it's time to find someone for the right job. What matters in a resume? What could make you stand out from other applicants? How important is AV knowledge to get a foothold in an AV career? We answer all that and more to learn how the recruitment process works in our industry.
New year, new opportunities! If you're looking for a career in the AV industry, it's important to know what you should be asking during the interview process. Host Jennifer Weaver breaks down some of the do's and don't for interview questions, including how employment laws vary state by state.
