How to Apply for a Job to Be a Disc Jockey
A winning personality and an extensive knowledge of music can allow you to entertain a large number of people on a daily basis as a disc jockey, also known as a DJ. There are many different directions and departments you can go into as a DJ. Being flexible and having an idea of your desired position will give you the necessary steps toward being hired as a disc jockey.
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Determine what type of disc jockey you would like to be. Do you prefer working at a radio station or within a club? Once you know the type of DJ you would like to be, you will be able to target the proper companies that can hire you.
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Create a professional resume. Your employer may want to see your resume before they actually call you in for an interview. Your professional work experience, credentials and details must be conveyed through a resume. If you are not proficient in creating a resume you can purchase resume writing software at your local office supply store or you can hire a professional technical writer that specializes in resumes. Elance is an outsourcing website you can use to hire a resume writer.
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Create a demo tape of your abilities as a DJ. A demo tape allows your potential employer to see and hear your experience as a disc jockey as opposed to just reading it or your resume. You can create a demo tape by either recording a sample using software like iMovie, Camtasia or wiretap. Otherwise, if you perform at a concert or party have someone record your work using a tape recorder or video recorder.
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Ensure you have references. Your potential employer may want to know if you have satisfied customers that have used your services. Locate people that hired you to perform at their parties, clubs you hosted or radio stations at which you interned.
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Contact the radio station or club at which you would like to be hired and find out their hiring process. Calling ahead of time allows you to know the proper procedure for that specific location's hiring process. Ask to speak with the hiring manager directly, or ask if they have a job hot line.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure your submission package is neat and clean. Purchase a folder and have your resume, cover letter, demo tape and recommendations all in one package that can be handed over to the hiring manager.
