What Type Of Person Thrives In The Entertainment Industry, According To A Field Services Assistant At Walt Disney Studios
To thrive in film and television, self-motivation and independence are key, as "no one's gonna walk you through Hollywood," but equally important is the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; a confident yet humble approach, combined with persistent goal-oriented action, is essential for career advancement in this competitive industry.
Self-Motivation, Teamwork, Confidence, Humility, Independence
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Bree Plume
Field Services Assistant
Walt Disney Studios
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Arts, Entertainment & Media
Operations and Project Management
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Video Highlights
1. Self-motivated and independent individuals who also work well in teams tend to thrive.
2. A strong sense of self and confidence are important, combined with humility and collaboration skills.
3. Proactive goal-setting and persistent effort are crucial for career advancement in the entertainment industry.
Transcript
Q8: Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would say the people that thrive the most within film and television are self-motivated, self-starters. They are independent, but also work really well on teams.
You have to have a strong sense of self and confidence if you want to move up within the entertainment industry. But you also need to be humble and able to work with other people in order to move up.
The number one thing would probably be to be self-motivated, because no one is going to walk you through Hollywood and give you the job you want if you're not trying. If you have a goal in mind and do everything you can to accomplish it, you'll get there eventually.