I graduated from a good uni with Ba hons degree in music. However, since leaving i dont find that anyone takes me seriously. I have 10 top GCSE's and 4 top A levels that i worked hard for, so why cant agencys help me? Yes, im moaning, but its really disheartening. I realize if i had a business degree i would probably get further, but just want to know. If you were an employer and i showed you my cv which heavily showed my music experineces, would you ignore my cv?
2007-02-27 01:50:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yeagh obviously that would help lol. I mean just getting your average admin job that anyone could do. The music industry is one of the hardest fields to get into business wise. Yes i could sing for money, but everyone trying to make it. I want a bit of financial stability and i dotn live at home so need some money. Im doing admin right now. I wish id done law now. But are you lot saying to me, that a person that hasnt got a degree at all, can get into sales(my brother) but i cant because i have a music degree? Music is only one part of me. Im not stupid. Im capable of a job in other sectors.
2007-02-27 02:15:56 · update #1
use my musical talents? yeagh i guess. :)
2007-02-27 02:17:51 · update #2
Yeagh i thought maybe the degree would give that impression. Im not sure if i want to do music as a career though. Yeagh, maybe if i lied about this fact it would help.
2007-02-27 02:22:57 · update #3
he he my spelling is apalling! lol!!
2007-02-27 02:33:39 · update #4
Thanks for all good advice.
2007-02-27 02:38:13 · update #5
Most employers would.
Please be realistic about this. An employer needs to hire for a job, and essentially will hire anyone who have the basics to perform the job.
If you have a degree in another field, they will certainly look at you as someone who will not stay , so they will simply be wasting their time on hiring you.
Think about it, while interviewing you, it will certainly come out that this degree means a great deal to you. If they can only offer a non musical job, they will add up your attitude plus their need. In the back of their heads they will be thinking, this one is not a keeper, once a better job comes along, shes gone."
I would hire for the so called "Best fit "
The next thing would be to advise you to not even mention the degree, or if it even comes up, talk about it with only a sentence or two. Put up an attitude of "I got through that hurdle, Im on to the next one."
2007-02-27 02:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't that depend on what type of job you were applying for? What I mean is, if you are applying for a job in let's say sales, then what good is a degree in music, much less a cv, 10 top GCSE's and 4 top A levels. However, if you are applying for an orchestra position playing the certain instrument in which you excel, then those accomplishments are relevant. Catch my drift?
Of course you can get into sales if you want to get into sales (purely hypothetical), but obviously as you know, a music degree only gets you so far. If you don't have sales experience, then a degree in Music has no bearing on whether or not you get that j.o.b. in sales.
Have you thought about continued education? The only thing law schools care about is that you have a bachelors, anyone who has one can apply (check your intended university to be certain). However, at my school that's the way it is. Also, a Masters or PhD might be another route. Some schools, like mine, let all majors enter their MBA program. I have people from all different backgrounds taking business classes with me, from engineers to education majors, which may be another route if you are interested. However, some MBA programs are only intended for business majors. Does this help?
2007-02-27 10:03:11 · answer #2 · answered by Derrick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you wanna do. I got Music degree and im turning work away! I have 2 weekly resedent gigs £150 each, I teach 1 night a week £80 and I lecture music full time at an FE College in the north east. Thats £39000 per year and im 24 years old so there is lots of work if you use your music talents! Good luck
2007-02-27 10:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by chris c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your problem may lie with the fact that you want an 'average admin job that anyone could do' without any relevant experience. This sounds completely patronising to employers.
Try showing some enthusiasm, humility and a willingness to learn. It worked for me!
2007-02-27 10:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by idler22 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the job you applied for. If it doesn't require a knowledge of music, then I'm afraid you probably wouldn't even get an interview with me.
2007-02-27 10:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, apply for jobs in the Music field. That's your expertise!
2007-02-27 10:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, hoooooooooooooottttt
2007-02-27 09:54:04 · answer #7 · answered by Brownie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋