823 Advizers
Jangsoon
DJ
Independent Artist
Northwestern University. Did not graduate
N/A
Q1Career path
Job Search
Career Exploration
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
Crowd Engagement
Music Selection
Experience Creation
0:51
"I think music is a very important element...in nightlife and just in everyday life."
Q3Day in the life
Setlist Preparation
Time Management
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
Music Appreciation
Adaptability
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
Music
Passion
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
Industry Realities
Negotiation
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
Customer Interaction
Event Management
Entertainment
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
Organization
Discipline
Time Management
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
Career Path
Independent Contractor
Time Management
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
Internship Opportunities
DJing
1:35
"I think starting out as an assistant or intern for a production company will be a great start."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Event Production
Entrepreneurship
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
Communication
Mentorship
Networking
1:24
"I was really open to talking to professors and upperclassmen, hearing their experiences and applying what I could to my career path."