CTFD's Resource Centers in New York City and Los Angeles
Career Transition For Dancers maintains a Resource Center in both its New York City and Los Angeles offices. In addition to a wide variety of books, guides, reference materials, directories, CTFD's own National Networking Directory, and workbooks related to the transition process, CTFD also maintains a listing of local employment possibilities, many of which are appropriate for supplementing the income of current dancers.
Given the popularity of this service, dancers should call in advance to make an appointment to use the Resource Center. The Center is available Monday through Friday during business hours.
The following is a small sample of the titles to be found in CTFD's offices in New York City and Los Angeles:
Career Reference Guides
In New York City
The Backdoor Guide to Short Term Job Adventures
The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People
Cool Careers for Dummies
Career Smarts: Jobs With A Future
Guide for Occupational Exploration
Strong-Hansen Occupational Guide
VGM Career Horizon (complete series) "Careers for Animal Lovers, Careers for Bookworms, Careers for..."
In Los Angeles
Guide for Occupational Exploration
Music Center's Artists in Residence Programs
Occuptational Titles
Starting a Business on $2,000 or Less
Wise Woman's Guide
Working World
Creativity & Personal Growth
In New York City
The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron
Career Choice, Career Change, Career Success: Imagination at Work, Henrietta Sparks
Targeting the Job You Want, Kate Wendleeton
What Color is Your Parachute, Richard Nelson Bolles
Wishcraft, Barbara Sher
In Los Angeles
Do What You Are
Putting Your Talents to Work
What Color is Your Parachute
Wishcraft
Directories
In New York City
The Dance Directory
Dance USA Member's Toolkit
Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Stern's Dance Directory
In Los Angeles
The Complete Guide to Animation and Computer Graphics Schools
L.A. Agent Book
Professional Job Finder
Job Listings
In New York City
Artsearch
CTFD's List of Local Employment Opportunities
In Los Angeles
L.A. Job Bank
National Networking Directory
CTFD's National Networking Directory is a one-of-a-kind arts-service innovation. The purpose is to offer peer support and the benefit of professional mentoring from those who have successfully moved on to new careers. Upon request, CTFD clients who do not have access to our offices will be mailed a copy of this important addition to our transition program.
Periodicals
In New York City
Backstage
Crain's New York Business
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Dance Magazine
Dance Spirit
Dance Teacher
Pointe
In Los Angeles
Backstage West
Dance & Fitness
Résumés & Cover Letters
In New York City
Asher's Bible of Executive Resumés
Resume Pro
Trashproof Resumes
Words That Sell
In Los Angeles
Adam's Cover Letter Almanac
Damn Good Resumes
Design Good Resumes
Resumes that Get Attention
Scholarships & Grants
In New York City
Foundation Grants to Individuals
The Scholarship Book
Worldwide Graduate Scholarship Directory
In Los Angeles
Don't Miss Out
Government Financial Aid
Scholarship Books
Transition & Change
Advice for Dancers, Linda Hamilton
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, Susan Jeffers
I Could Do Anything If I Knew What It Was, Barbara Sher
(If you know of a career or transition-related service that you think might be of benefit to dancers, please email us at info@careertransition.org with the contact information and we will follow-up.)
