Is being a talent or sports agent a good fit for you?

Represents and promotes performers, artists and athletes. Deals with employers and may negotiate contracts for them.

What the work involves

Collects fees and payments as set out in contracts.
Sends samples of clients' work to possible employers for auditions or sponsorship.
Keeps up to date with industry trends and deals.
Negotiates with managers, promoters and union officials about clients' contract rights.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeSome. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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