How to Become a TV Show HostIn Feburary 2016 16,

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As with most jobs, a degree is the ticket you need for employers to take you seriously. While there are no degrees in television hosting, some degrees will be more helpful than others. Top choices include degrees in communications and journalism, while other helpful ones can be drama, media or social sciences. Make sure you have some coursework in public speaking. Depending on the type of host you want to be, you may need specialized knowledge such as history, political science or natural science.
Hard and Soft Skills
TV show hosts need a combination of soft skills and technical skills. Soft skills include self-confidence, a clear voice, interpersonal skills, improvisation skills, the ability to work calmly under stress, the ability to think and speak quickly. You adapt to new information as soon as it presents itself. You are prepared for surprises and can continue to talk even while processing. Your curious mind is supported by verbal mastery of such skills as listening, leading conversations and being able to ask incisive questions. You also need to have teaching skills, as you will be teaching your audience while leading guests through their topic of expertise. Technical skills include a basic knowledge of television terminology and operating procedures, the ability to keep presenting while hearing instructions through an ear piece, working with a teleprompter and the ability to operate sound and video equipment.
Genuinely You
Part of what you need can't be learned in school or on the job: You have to be you and you have to have a great personality. 'To be a good host, you need to be very comfortable in your own skin,' said television host Suzanne Sena, quoted in a Backstage.com article. 'It's vital that you feel confident and comfortable, so that you can then make your audience or on-camera guests feel comfortable as well. They will feed off your energy -- or die by it.' She recommends having a natural curiosity and a genuine interest in talking to people. You need to express your personality through your language skills, such as pronunciation and enunciation, and through the way you move. Use your whole body to communicate.
No Substitute for Experience
Television hosting is a competitive field and you're not going to get in without some experience. Start by building a network of contacts through media and broadcast associations. Offer to host as a volunteer for non-profit organizations that are having television broadcasts for fundraisers or other events. Volunteer for community cable or educational shows to gain experience. Many local access stations will accept non-profit shows that you could host. Apply for internships at television stations, especially local ones. Make a newsreel of yourself that is two to three minutes long and shows your hosting skills and personality. Send this newsreel on CD, DVD or via email to broadcasters, producers and agents. Another option is to work your way up by getting another job at a television studio and letting your boss know what your career goals are.
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Business Etiquette to Practice When Having German GuestsIn Feburary 2016 07,

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Punctuality is taken seriously in Germany, whether in business or social settings. If you are running late for any engagement, it would make sense to call ahead to inform of the delay. In the matter of greeting your German guests, shake hands with everyone upon leaving and arriving, says global diplomacy portal eDiplomat, paying attention to not leaving one hand in your pocket. Germans are particular about their titles, so be sure to use the correct one in addressing your guest. At the same time, when introducing yourself, do not use your own title, but rather, simply your last name.
Doing Business
When hosting German business guests, you may find yourself in both work-related and non-work-related contexts with your guests. When conducting business, keep in mind that rank is a big deal in German culture and deference is accorded to those with higher rank. You would not arrange a meeting, therefore, between a lower-rank employee and a higher-level person. As Global Edge indicates, Germans are schedule-oriented and fact-based analytical thinkers. Make sure you have plenty of empirical evidence to back up your presentations and reports. Be prepared for a long process of negotiation, as decisions will not be made instantaneously.
Meals
You may choose to entertain your German guests as an extension of the business discussion by going out to eat with them or inviting them to your own home. When doing so, note that German businesspeople do not make business decisions at mealtimes, nor do they generally have breakfast meetings. During the meal, be prepared for further business talk mixed with a smattering of social conversation, but not too much, as Germans find 'small talk' uncomfortable to do among strangers. Regardless of your particular relationship, if you invited the person out to a restaurant, you will be expected to pay the tab at the end of the meal.
Social Events
As a host to visiting Germans, you might feel obligated to keep their evenings occupied with all sorts of social activities. Global Edge says this isn't necessary, as Germans place high priority on time spent outside of business, and so they will value having down time to themselves. If there is a party where they will be newcomers and you are the host, help introduce them to others, as in Germany, parties tend to be among friends and preformed cliques. When conversing with your German guests, safe topics are sports and travels. Personal questions are not advised.
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