Is it better to have a talent agent, or talent manager?

What are good colleges for someone who wants to be a talent agent/manager?

• For my English class I have to make a PowerPoint on a career I want to do. I chose a talent agent/manager. One thing I have to look up is job availability. Will this career be in demand for the 21st century? Are there more males or female in this career? I also need to know how much education is needed and what is the cost? What colleges have programs for this career? Where are the majority of the jobs now and where will they be in the future? I really need the answer for these next two. Is there opportunity for advancement? What are the levels or stages of this career (most likely when you get out of college you aren't going to automatically be a successful agent/manager. What are the beginning stages?) would you need another degree or training? How long would it take to be a successful agent/manager? What are similar jobs to this career? What other jobs can you do without having to get more training or another degree? What other education would you need to make a career change with minimal cost? Could you please help me?! I couldn't find any of this. Could you also leave me the link to the website if there is one? Thanks!

• Answer:

  Most talent managers are also practicing attorneys (they need to know how to negotiate and read contracts and the entertainment industry). I would attend a college and major in some form of business management or even accounting. Once you receive your undergraduate degree, attend a good standing law school. As long as you do well in undergraduate and law school, you should be fine. In the meantime, I would start early and network yourself and learn the industry you want to get into. Try and get to work or even volunteer at an advertising agency or publicity agency in your area. Or look up lawfirms in your area that specialize in contracts law or even a marketing firm. Explain your career ambitions. The more experience and knowledge you have, the better.