Dream Job Case Study

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Part One: How I Will Use the Information in This Memo in My Dream Job It is no secret that working in the entertainment industry requires lots of teamwork. In my area of interest, especially, it is crucial that I know how to be a good team player in order to be successful one day. A few years from now, my dream job would be working as an art director on a prominent television show or movie. Based on my experiences working in art departments thus far, I can say that the information presented by Professor Longstaff is highly applicable. As an art director, it is crucial that there is open communication between yourself and the other department heads such as the director, director of photography, etc. In order to create a cohesive vision, everyone …show more content…

She made it clear that no matter where I end up working, having teamwork skills will always be a necessity.
There are essentially two different types of teams: Platoon and Scramble. Working in a Platoon team means that there is a team leader who has all the authority and responsibility. If I am to be a good team player, then I must follow the leader’s orders with enthusiasm. A bad team player, in this case, is someone who questions authority and does not follow through with his or her assigned tasks. Scramble teams operate on the basis on shared responsibility. In this scenario, the team leader works for the group, and there is open expression of ideas between the team players. Good team players will say what they think, but they will also listen and go along with what others have to say. A bad team player will not follow through on tasks, and/or pout when things do not go his or her way.
It is also important to note that teams function in different styles. There is the “Basketball” style team, where everybody does a little bit of everything while working. On the other hand, there is the “Baseball” style team, where everybody specializes in a certain skill and sticks to jobs that align with …show more content…

In an academic setting, most of the teams I have worked on have been more Scramble than Platoon. Everyone collaborates and works together to come up with a final product in a timely manner. I would say that I have encountered a couple Slackers, but after asking them directly to pull their weight, things always worked out in the end. Concerning team styles, I have had both “Basketball” and “Baseball” style teams. In the end, I think I prefer the “Baseball” style, seeing as it usually brings out the best in people, because it plays to their

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