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The Glamour Job Career Guide

by Valerie Haydon

350 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-0545; ISBN 1-4120-0177-3; US$29.99, C$34.49, EUR23.38, £15.50

Get the insider's scoop on glamour jobs and land the career of your dreams in TV, Radio, Travel, Sport, Beauty, Fitness, PR, Journalism, Acting, Graphic Design, Fashion and many more exciting careers!

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About the Book It's not just "other people" who get the Glamour Jobs!! So many people give up before they've even started, mostly because they don't know where to begin. With the help of the GLAMOUR JOB CAREER GUIDE you can read about what your dream job entails, see inside stories from other people who have succeeded - sometimes against all odds, plus get the contacts you need to take your first step towards your very own Glamour Job. Glamour Jobs included in this book: From Hairdresser to Racing Driver - The GLAMOUR JOB CAREER GUIDE has it all. Show Biz, Health and Fitness, Modelling, Fashion, Acting, Singing, Golf, Football, Baseball, Beauty and Therapies, Travel, Airlines, Radio, Television, Journalism, Public Relations* The sky's the limit!! Whether you are just starting out from school or college, or at a crossroads and changing your career, it is important that you don't set your sights too low. All too often, the opportunities are right in front of you and sometimes in a completely different field that you never thought possible. All it takes is the courage to go for your dreams and the benefit of some insider tips to get you on your way! The GLAMOUR JOB CAREER GUIDE is about people who have achieved their goals; landed themselves the career of their dreams and how they got to where they are today. This book is invaluable for school/college leavers and career changers of all ages and great for parents and teachers as a means of information and inspiration.

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About the Author Valerie Haydon's career has spanned the world and she has recruited for all kinds of glamorous professions in Airlines, Health and Fitness, TV and Radio. She is also the Managing Director of Glamour Job, a vocational guidance and motivation service for career seekers worldwide.

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INTRODUCTION

Most of us have to spend the majority of our lives working and to some it is a drudge - that's why it's so important to find a career that suits you and makes you feel good about going to work - most of the time at least!

Whether you are just starting out from School or College, or at a crossroads and changing your career later in life, it is important that you don't set your sights too low. It is not only "other people" who get the glamour jobs you wish you could be doing. All too often, the opportunities are right in front of you with a new employer or even your present employer and sometimes in a completely different field that you never thought was possible. All it takes is the courage to go for your dreams and some insider tips to get you on your way!

This is the first edition of the Glamour Job Career Guide and we are constantly growing as we add new careers and profiles.

This book is bursting with information including "glamour job" descriptions, useful contacts and most important of all inside stories from people who have actually done the job and can tell you what it is like. . .good and bad!

You will be surprised to know that in many cases people who get the so called "glamour jobs" are not born into their dream job and not all of them have been able to obtain the qualifications they needed or desired, for whatever reason. The one thing that they all have in common is determination, belief in themselves and a will to succeed despite a few knock-backs along the way.

"If you always do what you always do,
you'll always be what you've always been"

HOW GLAMOUR JOB STARTED

Like most people was born at an early age! Unfortunately I wasn't quite perfect - I had a hole in my heart which required numerous trips to London's Great Ormond Street Hospital when I was a baby and then eventually had an operation to save my life. Not a great start, but I guess it was a good exercise in survival that I have drawn upon for many years.

In Primary School I was a "treasure in class" but soon turned into a rebellious teenager when I entered secondary school. The only subjects that interested me were Art and Needlework (and French, by that was only because the entire female population of the school had a crush on the French Teacher). I used to spend all my time sketching designs and making my own clothes. Not surprisingly I wanted to go to Art College and be a fashion designer when I left school.

Sadly my dream job was not to be. . .My school had absolutely no constructive information on being a Fashion Designer, consequently my parents saw going to Art College as "dropping out" and a "job" as a Fashion Designer a trivial fantasy that I would surely not succeed at as there was so much competition. . .This is a scenario that has been reflected in so many of the profiles Glamour Job has researched; thank goodness Versace, Vivienne Westwood and Armani were not similarly discouraged!

So, I got a "normal" job in an office in town, working as an Accounts Clerk. It was a living, but it didn't feel at all right and was a let down compared with my dreams. A year later I was fired for being "too sophisticated" for the job, something that I truly didn't understand at the time - I was devastated, but in fact this was the best thing that could have ever happened. The man who fired me said "One day you will thank me for this!" (He was right) My severance pay took me up to London and into the hotel industry, which was the start of an amazing career that continues to grow.

I never did become a Fashion Designer, but I have more than made up for it in many other ways with some fantastic jobs in Television, Radio, Travel, Health and Beauty and Sports Events which have taken me all over the world to Australasia and the Pacific, The Middle East and Asia, USA, South America, the West Indies and Europe.

The moral of my story is that if I can do it, then you can do it. . .Most importantly you need faith in yourself and determination to succeed, but what is really helpful if you can get some inside tips to help you along the way so that you don't miss out on your dream through lack of information.

I got my tips the hard way, but with the Glamour Job Career Guide we have made life so much easier for you. . .The first step is always the most difficult - but it's certainly an exciting journey and what you need to believe more than anything is that it's okay to be a bit different.

Glamour Job Career Guide has been created to give you and the people involved in you career decisions the important information that so many people say they were lacking when they started out. This book contains job descriptions, useful contacts and first hand stories from people who are in their Glamour Jobs already and how they got there in the first place. Some truly inspiring stories, from people just like you. Remember that work doesn't have to be dull - so get out there and find your sparkle!

Contents

Introduction
How Glamour Job Started

Job descriptions:-
SHOW BIZ
Actor
Singer
Dancer
Movie Casting Associate/Director
Film Producer
Theatre Production Manager
Studio Extra
TV Presenter
TV Producer
Radio Announcer/Presenter
Disc Jockey (DJ)
Set Designer

HEALTH AND FITNESS
Sports Club Manager
Health Club Manager
Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Teacher
Yoga Teacher
Karate Teacher
Judo Teacher
Taekwondo Teacher
Nutrition Consultant
Ski Instructor

SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
Professional Sportsperson
Professional Golfer
Tennis Player
Racing Driver
Jockey
Footballer / Soccer Player
Ice Hockey Player
Baseball Player
Basketball Player
Cricketer

BEAUTY AND THERAPIES
Beauty Therapist
Hairdresser
Nail Technician
Holistic Therapist
Reflexologist
Aromatherapist
Acupuncturist

FASHION
Model
Fashion Designer

TRAVEL AND AIRLINES
Pilot
Flight Attendant (Air Steward / Stewardess)
Aircraft Engineer
Airline Ground Attendant
Airline Lounge Attendant
Travel Consultant
Tour Guide
Club Rep
Club Med GO
Cruise Ship Host
Charter Boat Steward / ess

Food and Beverage
Chef
Wine Consultant

MEDIA
Journalist
PR Executive
Events Manager

MARKETING AND DESIGN
Graphic Designer
Photgrapher
Marketing Executive

Profile section - Inside tips:
Showbiz
Health and Fitness
Sports Professionals
Beauty and Therapies
Fashion
Travel and Airlines
Food and Beverage
Media
MArketing and Design

Training Section
Recruitment Agencies/ Employers Section
Summary
Disclaimer

FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Life as a Flight Attendant is certainly glamorous, however it is very hard work, nevertheless, it creates the perfect opportunity to travel the world and experience different cultures whilst earning money.

Flight Attendants are also known as Cabin Crew, Air Steward/esses and Air Hostesses. Nowadays the politically correct term is Flight Attendant or Cabin Crew.

The Flight Atttendant's job on board is primarily to look after the safety of the passengers, other aspects of the job include preparing and serving food and taking care of passengers comfort and well being whilst on board. Unfortunately flying can sometimes bring out the worst in passengers, therefore a calm and understanding approach is a must!

Working as a Flight Attendant is a much sought after career, many people apply each year and so there is a lot of competition. Nervertheless if you have the right attributes and determination, you will succeed.

Personal Attributes
If you would like to pursue a career as a Flight Attendant you must be of smart appearance, approachable, friendly, and have the ability to keep calm in difficult situations.

Qualifications and Training Needed
A good way to begin your career as a Flight Attendant would be to contact an airline you would like to work for and ask for information on any vacancies. Most airlines usually have their own training courses for successful candidates; these courses last around 5 weeks.

You will need a good all round education and preferably GCSE Maths and English or final year School Certificate and also a foreign language skill. You will need to train with the airline that accepts you for employment and pass exams that cover safety drills, and customer care.

Useful Addresses & Contacts

UK
Virgin Atlantic
Arrivals Recruitment
Griffin House
135 High Street
Crawley
West Sussex RH1O 1DQ
24 Hour Recruitment Line
Tel: inside UK: 0870 444 7057
Outside UK: 44 870 44 7057
Quote Reference GJ01
Website: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com

Virgin Atlantic's website has information on their vacancies, you can request an application from on live or ring their 24 hour recruitment hotline. Don't forget, Virgin Atlantic also recruit in-flight Beauty Therapists.

International Academy of Travel
South East Regional Airport
Waterford, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 51 392948
Email: info@iaot.net
Website: http://www.iaot.net

The International Academy of Travel trains and recruits in all aspects of the Travel Industry including Cabin Crew, Ground Operations, Reservation Sales, Travel Consultants, Tour Operators and Overseas Representatives. See Training Section for further details.

Friends in High Places
Career Manual with a step by step guide to succeeding in Flight Attendant interviews and landing yourself a career in the airlines.

www.glamourjob.com/FA.htm

USA
Website: http://www.aacareers.com

USE American Airlines Website the largest airline in the world Website offering employment opportunities.

AirlineCareer.com
339 Littleton Road
Harvard MA 01451
Email: Webmaster@airlinecareer.com
Website: http://www.airlinecareer.com

Information Website for people wanting to pursue a career in the airline.

Canada
AirlineAndAirportLinks.com
Website: http://www.airlineandairportlinks.com

Airline And Airport Links.com is a directory of airline and airport websites, you can search Airlines by name, region or code or Airports by City, Region or Code.

The Airline Website
Website: http://www.Theairlinewebsite.com

The Airline Website has Aviation forums, aviation links and a useful business directory.

Australia

Qantas airlines Employment Hotline
Tel: 02 9691 3200
Website: http://www.qantas.com.au

Qantas employs around 6000 Flight Attendants.

If you would like to add you organisation's details to this career guide please email list@glamourjob.com.

Please see also our Training Section.

Flight Attendant "Jane"

Age Range

21-30

Countries of Work

England, Channel Islands, Australia, Africa, US, South America, Far East, Middle East and Pacific.

Study and Career History
Left school as quickly as I could. I actually wanted to go to Art College, but my parents wouldn't let me. So I got a job working as an Accounts Clerk for Solicitor in local town to earn some money and move out of home. Moved to Bristol for a promotion. Got fired for being "too sophisticated for job!!" Did hotel course with severance pay. Worked in hotels for 2 years got qualified.
Applied for and got job with regional airline in Channel Islands as Air Hostess.
Applied for and got job as in England as International Air Hostess for British Airways.

How long have you been doing the job?
6 years.

Did you decide on your career path or did it all happen by accident?
I always knew I wanted to travel and see the world. I started applying for airline jobs when I was 15, but was told I was too young, had to wait until I was 18 at least. That's why I went into the hotel industry whilst I was waiting to be old enough!

How did you get your job as a Flight Attendant?
In the UK some people still use the term Air Hostess, but that isn't politically correct. . .so I got my first job as a "Flight Attendant" by constantly applying to airlines for application forms and also looking out for advertisements in newspapers. I didn't give up. I knew what I wanted. I actually wanted to work on international routes, but when the job came up working for a regional airline I knew it was a foot in the door and would be good experience so I went for it. . .I remember that I was so nervous on my training because I wanted the job so much that I ended up in the hospital one night and I thought I wasn't going to be able to qualify. . .but I did. The course was tough, but we all passed the exam at the end and got our wings. . .

What does the job involve?
The job involves primarily "taking care of the comfort and safety of passengers." This can be anything from serving food and drink to dealing with emergency situations involving safety issues, medical problems and technical hitches on board the aircraft.

Describe a typical day at work.
Every day is different because you are always going to different places with different people. However each flight does have a laid down operating procedure which all the crew members are given at a pre-flight briefing. Teamwork on the aircraft is essential in order to make the flight run smoothly. Everyone must know their individual job in order to make it all work together, particularly on short haul flights where time is of essence.

Every month we are given a roster for the next 30 days, this will contain a variety of duties including flights, standby's and on calls. Flights are when you operate or position on an aircraft. Standby's are when you have to got to the airport or a nearby hotel and standby to replace a crew member with a last minute emergency. On calls are when you stay at home by the phone ready to come to work at 2 hours notice to replace a crew member if required.
When operating a flight, the day normally consists of the following:
Check in a Operations Centre (usually 2-3 hours prior to departure).
Check mail and notices
Attend Flight briefing
Take crew transport to Aircraft
Prepare flight for takeoff - check emergency equipment, catering, amenities etc.
Welcome passengers on board.
Take off and look after passengers' safety and needs throughout flight
Prepare for landing
Say goodbye to passengers
If returning to case, fill out paperwork and go home.
If away from base, fill out paperwork and take crew bus to hotel
Relax, sleep (if you can) go shopping, go to beach!!
Turn round and do it all over again

What do you like most about this job?
Variety, travelling, meeting lots of people around the world. Camaraderie and friendship for life. Excellent training and good discipline for any job due to the high levels of team work required.

What don't you like about your job - if anything?
It's tough on your social life back home. Very hard to keep up relationships, but not impossible if you plan it right.

Teenage Vocational Guidance? What was your biggest influence, school, friends, family, if any?
I had very little if any vocational guidance from school. Or at least none that was presented in such a way that anyone of that age would have taken any notice of it.. Perhaps the old leaflet in the library about secretarial course but that was about it.
My parents just wanted me to get an office job and get married. I wanted to go to Art College and be a Fashion Designer. When I knew that wasn't on the cards that's when I decided to travel to get away from everyone. . .I was a bit of a rebel then (still am).

If you took end of school examinations did you get exam results you were happy with from your educations?
I left school at 16 with 2 O levels in French, Art and Needlework.

Was what you studied in school/college right for your career? Any regrets?
I think a lot of the stuff I studied was irrelevant and badly presented as it did not relate to society and the way I was likely to use the information later in life. Subjects like Maths, Physics, Chemistry and History wen right over my head. All I really need to know about were basics. I wasted a lot of time studying subjects that I had not interest in, instead of expanding my knowledge on subjects that were more suited to me and my individual personality.

Did you take further studies? If yes, what and why?
In order to get a job later (you need to think of life after flying) I have undertaken a lot of extra studies. Whilst flying I have taken English Language and Literature O and A levels by correspondence course and obtained an Open University Degree in Business Studies. The flexibility of the job and the erratic hours made this much easier for me.

What was your first job? Working in a launderette in the Channel Islands, ironing and folding socks and shirts!

What has been your most bizarre or challenging job to date?
Working in a Casino as a Trainee Croupier to earn money whilst studying. . .Great tips and amazing to see the amount of money changing hands.

What is your ultimate goal. . .is this it, or do you have a pinnacle you have yet to reach?
To work smarter not harder!! It is so important to find a balance between work and pleasure. I'd like to do something that would allow me to work for 9 months of the year and spend the remaining 3 months travelling and catching up with the buddies I have made all over the world.

What are your top tips for personal success? Never think that you "can't do something." If you think that you can't then one way or another you won't. Believe in yourself, don't be afraid to seize opportunities along the way and be confident that you are good enough to make them work.

Television Presenter

A Television Presenter's role is to introduce, present and host programmes in a professional manner. Television presenters are normally well known personalities to viewers.

The day can be long at television studios, presenters can work long unsociable hours, often early mornings and late evenings. Accuracy and timing is a must, You will need to work to very tight deadlines and the stress of this can be mentally and physically tiring.

There is also a lot of competition for jobs - normally more jobseekers than jobs available.

Personal Attributes
Tidy Appearance. Well controlled and expressive voice. Confident and relaxed manner.

Qualifications and Training Needed
Most colleges offer courses in television, film, video and journalism all these may be useful for a television presenter in the making!

Television presenter are expected to have a good general education. A television presenter for current affairs my require a higher level of education in politics, finance etc. Many presenters start off as researchers and production assistants to gain experience.

TV Presenters can work inside a studio or on location where they do stand up presenting which often requires them to "think on their feet" when presenting reports.

Useful Addresses & Contacts - UK

http://www.glamourjob.com/getontv.asp

Website with regular bulletins on who's filming and looking for extras/contestants and actors.

The Royal Television Society
Holborn Hall
100 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X8AL
Tel: 020 7430 1000
Fax: 020 7430 0924
Email: info@rts.org.uk Website: http://www.rts.org.uk

The RTS is the only Society exclusively devoted to television.

BECTU
Head Office
373-377 Clapham Road, London SW9 9BT
Tel: 020 7346 0900
Fax: 020 7346 0901
Email: info@bectu.org.uk

BECTU has over 25, 000 members and is an independent union representing workers in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas.

USA
The National ASsociation of Broadcasters
1771 N STreet, NW
Washington DC 20036
Tel: 020 429 5300
Fax: 0202 429 4199
Email: nab@nab.org Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
660 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge LA 70801
Tel: 0225 267 4522
Fax: 0220 267 4329
Email: lab@broadcasters.org

Founded in 1948, the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters is the only state wide organization dedicated, solely, to promoting and protecting the interests of Louisiana's Broadcast Industry.

Canada
Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television & Radio Artists (ACTRA)
3^rd Floor
625 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario M4Y 2G1
Toll Free: 1 800 387 3516
Tel: 0416 489 1311
Email: national@actra.ca
Website: http://www.actra.ca

Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) represents 19,000 professional performers across Canada in the recorded media industry.

Australia

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
P.O. Box 564
Alexandria NSW 2015
Tel: 02 9310 2999
Fax: 02 9319 4545
Email: office@cbaa.org.au
Website: http://www.cbaa.org.au

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is the national representative organisation for community broadcasters, both fully licensed stations and groups aspiring to hold a permanent license.

Website: http://www.broadcasters.org If you would like to add the contact details for your organisation email list@glamourjob.com

See also our Training Section

Television Presenter - Marcus

Age Range

36-45

Countries of Work

UK

Study and Career History
Currently present Premiership football on Sky Sports and have my own radio show on the Capital Gold network. Previously worked for BBC Radio. Have a degree in history and politics from the University of East Anglia and 7 O levels and 3 A levels.

How long have you been doing the job?
5 years.

Did you decide on your career path or did it all happen by accident?
Once it became clear I was not good enough to become a professional sportsman I always wanted to be a sports broadcaster. If you can't earn a living playing sport you may as well earn one talking about it was my motto.

How did you get your job Glamour Job?
I won a place on a BBC post grad course and progressed from there. What does the job involve?
Presenting live football matches on SKY SPORTS. There's a pre-match, halftime and post-match chat with guests. My radio show is a live two hour chat programme with guests and features.

Describe a typical day at work.
Arrive at Sky around 4 hours before going on air. Discuss the relevant issues with my producer. Complete my homework. Go over to the studios to change and visit make-up. Rehearse for an hour or so. Broadcast live, usually for 3 hours then take off the make-up and go for a drink or home.

What do you like most about this job?
Watching football! The buzz of live broadcasting and being in the company of players and managers.

What don't you like about your job - if anything?
Hate watching myself on TV. The hours are quite antisocial.

Did you get teenage Vocational Guidance? What was your biggest influence, school, friends, family, if any?
No major influence though my parents always encouraged me to do what I felt was the right thing.

If you took end of school examinations did you get exam results you were happy with from your educations?
Left school at 17. Happy with exam results.

Was what you studied in school/college right for your career? Any regrets?
The subjects were not particularly relevant to my job but have made me more informed about life away from the relatively narrow subject my job incorporates.

Did you take further studies? If yes, what and why?
Wanted to go to University to experience it. Only got a third but had a chance to learn about a lot of different things including broadcasting.

What has been your most bizarre or challenging job to date?
Asked to commentate on boxing at the '96 Olympics in atlanta even though I knew next to nothing about it.

What is your ultimate goal. . .is this it, or do you have a pinnacle you have yet to reach?
I would like to become the most respected anchorman in sports TV and cover all the major sporting events in the world. What are your top tips for personal success? Be hard-working, co-operative, confident and most of all lucky.

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