From musician to stand-up comedian
11 of the 19 essential skills of a stand-up comedian are already essential for a musician — about 58% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 11
- skills carry over
- 8
- would be new
- 58%
- of the target job covered
- 19
- essential skills of a stand-up comedian
What a stand-up comedian does
Stand-up comedians tell humorist stories, jokes and one-liners typically described as a monologue, act or routine. They often perform in comedy clubs, bars, nightclubs and theatres. They may also use music, magic tricks or props to enhance their performance.
What carries over
11 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
What would be new
8 skillsEssential for a stand-up comedian and not for a musician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
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How far are you from being a stand-up comedian?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.