To be a worthy candidate for a music job you need to know how the industry works. Researching the field of music job you are interesting in pursuing is a must. You need to understand the ins and outs of the specific position to be filled. For example, if your music is of interest to the industry for a video game, you need to know how they would record the song, what you will be paid and how royalties work. Dreams come in many different verities, but a big one today that tens of thousands of people are striving to reach is that of a professional musician. Many individuals strive to reach this dream by auditioning; sometimes many auditions are attended until a stable music job is acquired. No matter if you are trying for a place in the symphony or in a rock band you should research and know as much as you can about the group you are auditioning to join.