Discovering jobs

"Discover what it is like to be a professional gamer, game artist, game tester, drone pilot, and more in this book about jobs of interest to people who like to play video games. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders"--Provided by publisher.

While any career requires a certain amount of hard work, perseverance and talent, that is especially true of musical artists and others in the music industry. The competition, changing audience tastes, and the difficulty of just getting that first big break, let alone maintaining a successful career, can be daunting.

A 2021 study by the American Pet Products Association found that some 12.6 million American households obtained a new dog, cat, or other pet during the COVID crisis's height in 2020; in turn, this created many opportunities for those who already liked working with animals. People who had long made their livings dealing with animals in one way or another were relieved when a majority of Americans got vaccinated for Covid-19. That contributed to a return to some degree of normalcy in many job markets.

"Almost everyone is using social media and their phones as their shopping guide no matter their age. A survey of chief marketing officers published in February 2021 found that social media has become critical to marketing during the COVID pandemic. This increased reliance on online platforms will continue to create new opportunities for people who like social media"--Provided by publisher.