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Laptop
Mac
or PC. I prefer a Mac for its ease of use, however, most
programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Finale and internet Browsers are available
for both Platforms. The advantage of a Mac is that it can
also run Microsoft Windows operating system. PC's tend to
be less expensive (you can find one for , but also tend
to have more glitches.
Whether
Mac or PC You want the following.
USB
2 and Firewire Ports - Allow you to connect to a wide
variety of devices like printers, scanners, keyboards.
Wireless Internet - Wireless can be accessed for
email
Telephone port - To send and receive fax's (Often
needed to send/transmit financial information)
Bluetooth - It can connect your laptop to your phone
and also eliminate the need for wires.
CD/DVD player/burner
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Flash
Drive
Inexpensive,
easy, tiny and carry a whopping amount of information. All
of which can fit on a keychain or in your hand bag. I recommend
at least 1 gig of memory. These can also be used cross platform
(PC to Mac and Vise Versa)
I carry my headshots, resume, scanned sheet music as well
as other information I might need. During the recent fires
in CA, people were carrying scanned files of important information
like passports, birth certificates, house deeds, etc on
Flash Drives.
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Cell
Phone or
Cell Phone/PDA(optional)
A cell
phone is a must have. In our business you need to be reached
24/7. You already have one. If you don't already have one,
I would recommend you upgrade your next phone to an iPhone,
Blackberry, or Palm Treo. These phones allow you to access
the internet when your computer is not around. Helps you
keep your schedule and contacts with you at all times, as
well as, access to sides that are emailed to you.
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Software:
The following software is crucial for you to have.
Word
Processing and Spreadsheets
Word processing programs allow you to write your cover letters
and then mail merge them. Spreadsheets allow you to keep
track of your contacts as well as organize information.
(Contact us for ideas)
Micrsoft Word, Excel or Apple Works or other free applications
PDF
Reader
A pdf reader is free and offten
Acrobat
Photo
Editing Program
It allows you to send images of yourself as well as correct
images you send out to promote yourself.
Photoshop, iPhoto, or the one that came with your camera
Music
You can download music and movies. Crucial for research
at the last minute.
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Portable
Printer (Optional)
I love
my cannon printer. It's small and can fit in a bag if I
am going out of town for any amount of time.
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