TRADE FAIRS AND NETWORKING/WORD OF MOUTH
Many of the businesses in the creative media industries operate on a project-by-project basis.
When a new project gets the green light, employers need to crew up quickly. And the first people they hire are the people they've worked with before. If they're not available, they usually hire through personal recommendation. you need to stand out from the crowd. Show them that you are much more than the skills listed in your resume, and prove that you're work-ready.
A lot of people hate the word, but networkingis the single most valuable skill you need in order to find work and get ahead.
Jobs in many parts of the creative media industries are never formally advertised. So when people say it's a 'contacts business', they're right!
From day one, it pays to stay in touch with people you've met, trained or worked with. Be prepared to share your knowledge and ideasand start forging creative relationships. You also need to be organised; keep records of who you meet, so you can knock on their doors when the time comes.
When a new project gets the green light, employers need to crew up quickly. And the first people they hire are the people they've worked with before. If they're not available, they usually hire through personal recommendation. you need to stand out from the crowd. Show them that you are much more than the skills listed in your resume, and prove that you're work-ready.
A lot of people hate the word, but networkingis the single most valuable skill you need in order to find work and get ahead.
Jobs in many parts of the creative media industries are never formally advertised. So when people say it's a 'contacts business', they're right!
From day one, it pays to stay in touch with people you've met, trained or worked with. Be prepared to share your knowledge and ideasand start forging creative relationships. You also need to be organised; keep records of who you meet, so you can knock on their doors when the time comes.