When tackling the analysis of findings section I found it useful to try and write all my main findings in 200 words so I was clear which points I wanted to cover when writing it up in more detail.
My main findings in 200 words from data collected through surveys, interviews and observations:
· Career transition is common among dancers (41.7%) of those surveyed have experienced it or are considering it- confirms need for inquiry.
· Dancers feel the most common reason for transition is financial instability (42%)
· Dancers feel the most transferable skills acquired through training are; communication, self, discipline and confidence.
· Preparation in advance of transition has been proven to make the process smoother
· New qualifications and formal or informal education are essential for a smooth transition into a new industry.
· The biggest challenges of the transition process are accepting a new lifestyle and fear of lack of enjoyment in a new career
· To successfully transition into a television presenter you either have expert knowledge in a specific field, be genuinely interested/ passionate about something and brand yourself as a personality not a presenter.
· The main skills needed for a good presenter are; likeability, expertise, confidence, networking skills.
· Producers are looking for an expert first and a presenter second.
· The main pressures facing current television presenters are; age, image, the press, personal life, maintaining public support, staying on brand, getting work.
· A presenting show reel should not be clips of you pretending to be different types of presenters but should be a ‘taster tape’ showcasing you, your personality, your brand, your expertise and what you can offer to a show.
