subject: Audio Visual Jobs In Abundance The World Over [print this page] If you are interested in a career in the audio visual field you are making a good choice. A recent study was conducted and it was found that the audio visual products and services field is expected to become a 90 billion pound industry by the year 2012 due to widespread consumer demand for digital signs, audio-visual conferencing, stream media, webcasts, display units, software and wireless connectivity.
Not only are audio visual jobs highly rewarding in terms of satisfaction but they also pay extremely well. The opportunities are many and no matter which area of this ever-expanding field you are interested in, you are sure to fine vacancies across the board. In order to find current openings within this field the internet is probably the best solution. The only problem being is that after conducting a simple search online using a term such as 'AV jobs', you will be given thousands of results.
In light of the astounding number of search results on the web for audio visual jobs, it would be more beneficial and sensible to search for job agencies that specialise in advertising vacant jobs in the live events industry. This way you can narrow your search down to a specific geographical location and will be more able to sort through the various listings in order to find the particular job you are interested in.
A career within the audio visual world is not for the unmotivated individual. Often times there is a good deal of travel involved in this type of work and quite possibly to various locations around the world meeting event planners, artists, managers and others. If you are not yet experienced in the field, there are some great ways to get in on the bottom floor in the live events sector. You could become a part of a large team of people who do lighting set-up and sound system installation for concerts, large conferences and other events that require a good deal of equipment.
It is a rather well-known fact that many of the world's top performers got their start in their respective fields working on the other side of the microphone and lights. This type of work could be a very good way to make some important contacts and to develop some long term working relationships - not to mention a great way to get some work-related references in the industry.
Working in the audio visual field in any capacity is exciting. There is an opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, the working environment tends to be fast-paced and the work being done is very important. Companies both big and small rely heavily on various types of sound and lighting systems as do organisations to host events. If you have any friends or family working in the industry, be sure to ask them for tips and recommendations as to how you can get started in the field. Often times some of the best jobs are filled via word of mouth, making networking key in this industry.
