901 Advizers
Jangsoon
DJ
Independent Artist
Northwestern University. Did not graduate
N/A
Q1Career path
Career Exploration
Job Search
Overcoming Challenges
1:15
"in the last two to three years, I've kind of transitioned out of bartending and I'm a full-time DJ."
Q2Main responsibilities
Experience Creation
Music Selection
Crowd Engagement
0:51
"I think music is a very important element...in nightlife and just in everyday life."
Q3Day in the life
Time Management
Setlist Preparation
Music Selection
0:52
"A lot of that time is spent just kind of prepping my setlist for the night for the weekends."
Q4Most important skills - role
Adaptability
Music Appreciation
Crowd Observation
1:22
"it's a balance of making sure the party's going. where people wanted to go and people are enjoying themselves, but also like you want to make sure you're being true to your uniqueness"
Q5Favorite parts - role
Creativity
Passion
Music
0:42
"just being surrounded by music and the fact that I can play music that I love in a loud system and I get to dance and party while I work"
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Negotiation
Industry Realities
Overcoming Challenges
2:01
"It can be difficult to negotiate a rate for an event because it takes a lot of work and investment."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Event Management
Entertainment
Customer Interaction
0:32
"I get to make their night and that's a memory that they'll have for a long time"
Q8Who thrives in industry
Time Management
Organization
Discipline
1:03
"People who are organized I think tend to thrive in this industry because working in the nightlife...it's very easy to fall into a trap of not really taking care of yourself and kind of just getting lost in it."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Time Management
Career Path
Independent Contractor
1:01
"it's all on your own. There's really no one to guide you in a career path as a DJ because you're an independent contractor for the most part."
Q10Entry-level positions
Event Production
DJing
Internship Opportunities
1:35
"I think starting out as an assistant or intern for a production company will be a great start."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Entrepreneurship
Event Production
Networking
1:42
"When you start something from the ground up, you learn a lot about what it takes to create a successful event that is able to keep going."
Q12College ideas for success
Networking
Mentorship
Communication
1:24
"I was really open to talking to professors and upperclassmen, hearing their experiences and applying what I could to my career path."

