Professional DJ / MC
How a Disc Jockey looks, acts, speaks and performs determines whether
they are a professional or an amateur. Society does not emphasize the
importance of professionalism in the mobile DJ industry, so people tend to
believe that amateur work is normal. Many people accept less-than-good
results, or believe it is status quo. Average or below average is something
that is accepted in the mobile DJ industry. Just because a DJ shows up on
time, simply plays a requested song or leads a conga line does not mean
they’re professional. Some DJ ‘s rate themselves to the level of professional
by the amount of people dancing of the dance floor. How do you know if your
a professional? Read below.
A true professional…
- Continuously studies and learns every aspect of his/her job.
- Carefully seeks what their clients needs & wants are.
- Looks, speaks and dresses like a professional.
- Is focused and clear-headed.
- Will devote all the time necessary to get it done right.
- Does not let mistakes slide by, and will learn from those mistakes.
- Will take challenges head on.
- Believes you can never stop learning.
- Is willing to help with other peoples problems.
- Remains level-headed and optimistic.
- Persists until the objective is achieved.
- Produces more than expected.
- Produces a high-quality product or service or equipment.
- Earns high pay.
- Has a promising future.
An amateur…
- Skips the learning process whenever possible.
- Assumes what their clients needs are.
- Is sloppy in appearance and speech.
- Is easily confused and distracted.
- Will use as little time possible, and hopes it turns out OK.
- Ignores or hides mistakes, and may blame others.
- Will let someone else take on the challenge.
- Believes they know everything.
- Avoids others’ problems
- Gets upset and assumes the worst.
- Gives up at the first opportunity.
- Produces just enough to get by.
- Produces a medium-to-low quality product or service or equipment.
- Earns low pay and feels it is unfair.
- Has an uncertain future.
