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Drama & English CAREER INSIGHT

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Introduction A degree in drama can lead to a variety of professions, particularly in the creative industries. As well as preparing you for a career as an actor, you could also consider roles in other professions, such as stage management; arts administration; writing; and teaching. You could also look at roles in other areas such as human resources, marketing, and public relations. The course will help you develop a range of skills such as oral and written communication; presentation delivery; teamwork; and creativity. Planning for your career and gaining experience throughout your course will benefit you when you graduate. Take advantage of work experience opportunities and networking events to develop your skills and help you decide what area you want to move into. Try and make links with people through your course and get involved with the wealth of creative activities in Liverpool and beyond to broaden your skillset and open up opportunities. You could also consider setting up a LinkedIn profile and following relevant organisations through Twitter to keep up to date with opportunities and developments in the creative industries. Many employers use social media to post work experience opportunities so take advantage of using the sites to help you make links and find out more about what opportunities are out there.

Options with your degree: creative industries Actor Actors work in a variety of settings from street performances to big-budget films. Whatever setting you are working in it is important to have the skills, talent and the tenacity to pursue an acting career and be prepared for rejection and lots of hard work in this highly competitive industry. There is no set route to becoming an actor but networking and gaining experience through performance is really important. Alongside your degree you should consider participating in local theatre groups, university drama groups and carrying out ‘extra’ work, which will give you an excellent insight into the industry and will help you make contacts. The following are important within the profession:

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Excellent communication and listening skills

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The ability to analyse and interpret roles

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The ability to work independently and in a team

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Resilience, determination and the ability to take criticism

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Good networking skills

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Good time management skills and the ability to cope with long hours and memorising lines

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Flexibility and being proactive

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Self-discipline

Additional creative skills in singing, dancing or playing a musical instrument can also be useful and should be highlighted in your CV. Stage manager Theatre stage managers manage everyone involved with performance in a theatre and facilitate the running of the theatre company. In order to manage all aspects of a production a good understanding of both the technical and artistic aspects of performance is expected. As with acting, practical experience is crucial. Gain as much experience as you can both within and outside your course to help develop your skills and make contacts. Demonstrating the following is important for the role: 

Excellent people management skills

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Tact and diplomacy

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Observational ability and a good eye for detail

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Excellent communication skills

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The ability to work under pressure and deal with problems effectively

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Excellent organisation and time management skills

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IT and technical skills

Additional skills in reading music may be useful if you wish to work in ballet or opera, and other skills, such as sewing and design to work with costumes are also valued. Again, make sure these skills are highlighted in your CV. Arts Administrator The knowledge and understanding you gain through your programme can prepare you to work in a range of support roles within the creative industries. Arts administrators can work in different settings, such as galleries, theatre companies, community arts organisations, and dance companies. Gaining administrative skills in any setting will be important but your passion for working in the arts and your knowledge and understanding, and previous experience working in a creative setting will be particularly valuable. The following are also required:

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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Excellent organisational skills

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The ability to multi-task and plan and prioritise your workload

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Team working skills and working independently

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Strong IT skills

Drama Therapist Dramatherapy is a type of psychological counselling that includes the acting out of ideas and playing roles in order to promote deeper understanding of the self or to achieve psychological healing. It doesn’t necessarily have to be clients simply acting in words or gestures, but could include role-playing with props, masks, puppets, or dolls. Such therapy may take place in a group, or it could be individualised to a single client. Employers of dramatherapists include the NHS, social services departments, residential homes, prisons, young offender units, schools, disability units, voluntary organisations and charities. Skills required include:  Maturity and non-judgemental in attitude  Resilience and the ability to cope with challenging situations  Creativity and imagination  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  Respect for confidentiality Television Production Assistant A television production assistant (or PA) is responsible for the administration, organisation and secretarial work involved in producing a television programme. Duties include; clearing copyrights, booking studios, production equipment, performance and production staff, liaising with a wide range of people and organising meetings and interviews. Typical employers include; independent production companies, terrestrial, satellite, digital and cable television companies, BBC and Channel 4. Skills required     

Excellent communication skills Enthusiasm Perseverance Organisational skills Budgeting skills

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Adaptability Determination Ability to work well under pressure Administrative skills IT

Voice over Artist The voice over artist uses words instead of a paint brush to get the message across. Instead of painting a scene with a brush, the voice over artist utilizes the spoken word to create a mental image of a product, service, location, or person. Also referred to as a voice over actor, voice over talent, voice artist, voice talent, and voice actor, the voice over artist relies on trained and experienced script interpretation to best convey what's being said. Voice over actors read scripts for movies, internet voice files, CD-ROMs, and radio and television commercials. They may also narrate audio books, phone system hold messages, and corporate or industrial videos. What you need to do first?

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Career Insight: Drama and English 1. Get involved with your local hospital radio station. It will give you technical experience, experience in front of the microphone: everything you will need to give you a thorough grounding in using your voice. 2. Do you have a local theatre group or amateur dramatic society? Find them and volunteer, voiceover work IS ACTING!!! Even the simplest voice over requires performance skills. 3. Got a mobile phone? Change the voice mail message on it every day, try to impress people with it. Make a note of what works for your voice-over and what doesn't. 4. Find someone to whom you can regularly read a story. If you're good at characters, well a good story will give you plenty of opportunity to prove it. 5. Do you want to go on a course and get some professional voiceover training? They'll teach you how to get the best out of your voice

Options with your degree: other industries Teacher To qualify as a teacher at primary or secondary level you will need to complete a further period of training after your undergraduate degree. There are a number of training routes available and it is important to research them all as teaching is a popular career choice and entry is competitive. The number of places available through the traditional university led PGCE route are diminishing so do consider other routes such as Schools Direct, School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), or Teach First. The emphasis is more on school based training and all routes lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) It is vital that you have recent work experience at the level you want to teach at before applying. It is recommended to gain at least 10-15 days recent experience working in a school but it is preferable to have more than the minimum requirement especially as competition for training places is fierce. Some course providers stipulate the minimum amount of work experience they require so always check with individual providers. Different course providers and schools set their own entry requirements so always check that you meet them before applying. Generally you will need at least a 2:2 or above and GCSE English and Maths at grades C or above for secondary teaching and Maths, English and Science grade C or above if you want to teach at primary level. Many institutions expect applicants to have at least a 2:1 degree or above. Entry requirements for Teach First are slightly higher possibly reflecting the fact that Teach First candidates are expected to assume leadership roles early in their career path.  2:1 degree or above plus 300 UCAS points (or equivalent, excluding General Studies)  A degree or A levels that satisfy the teaching subject requirements. More information on these can be found on the Teach First website: http://graduates.teachfirst.org.uk/recruitment/requirements/index.html.  Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English  Flexibility to work anywhere within Teach First's seven regions  Commitment for the duration of the two-year Leadership Development Programme Applications for PGCE , School Direct and SCITT programmes are made via UCAS , Teach First has its own on line application procedure.

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Career Insight: Drama and English Drama and English graduates are often attracted to teaching more mature young people and adults in a Further or Higher Education setting or working overseas teaching English as a Foreign Language.  

Further Education: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/further_education_lecturer_job_description.htm English as a foreign language teacher: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/english_as_a_foreign_language_teacher_job_description.htm

Higher Education: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/higher_education_lecturer_job_description.htm Roles in marketing and PR: 

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_advertising_marketing_pr.htm

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http://www.getin2marketing.com/

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http://www.cipr.co.uk/

Roles in human resources management: 

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_human_resources.htm

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http://www.cipd.co.uk/

The suggestions listed here are by no means exhaustive so we would encourage you to consider other relevant options, e.g. based on previous work or voluntary experience, skills and interests. To explore job options by sector, check http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm. You can also use career planning tools like http://www.prospects.ac.uk/myprospects_planner_login.htm and http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-report to generate initial career ideas. Ensure you check entry requirements for each area, e.g. will you need a degree in a specific subject? Is a 2:1 degree classification essential? Will you need to complete a postgraduate degree? Is any specific work experience required? We also recommend that you download a copy of our “Planning your Career” guide from the World of Work website at https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm. This includes a list of useful questions to help you explore your career options and introduces you to the DOTS model to help you with your career planning.

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Useful links/websites Drama: Actor's One Stop Shop: www.actorsone-stopshop.com Arts Hub: www.artshub.co.uk listing arts and creative jobs including internships and work experience. Association of Lighting Designers: www.ald.org.uk Broadcast Now (radio and television): www.broadcastnow.co.uk Careers Service Media Links: www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesmedia.htm Publishing, Journalism, Media and Music links Creative Choices: www.creative-choices.co.uk information, advice and resources to help you build skills and find opportunities in the creative industries Drama UK: http://www.dramauk.co.uk/ offer advice and help to drama students of all ages. Grapevine Jobs: www.grapevinejobs.com for jobs in broadcast, film and music. Mandy.com: http://www.mandy.com/ film and media database and jobs search Online Directory of postgraduate courses in the UK: www.prospects.ac.uk/student/pgdir Outlines of careers and theatres in the UK: www.drama.ac.uk/careers.html Regional Arts Boards of the Arts Council: www.arts.org.uk Skillset: www.skillset.org profiles on a range of different media career areas plus tips for getting in The Association of British Theatre Technicians: www.abtt.org.uk The Conference of Drama schools in the UK: www.drama.ac.uk

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Career Insight: Drama and English The Society of British Theatre Designers: www.theatredesign.org.uk The Spotlight: www.spotlightcd.com Publishers of casting directories and contacts with profiles of over 25,000 professionals in the performance industry The Stage newspaper: www.thestage.co.uk UK Theatre Web site: www.uktw.co.uk Universal Extras: http://www.universalextras.co.uk/ General: LJMU Vacancy System http://ljmu.prospects.ac.uk/ Prospects – Careers information and graduate jobs – www.prospects.ac.uk TargetJobs - Careers information and graduate jobs – www.targetjobs.co.uk Milkround – graduate jobs, placements & internships http://www.milkround.com/ Get into Teaching http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching Follow relevant companies/websites through Twitter: @LJMUCareers

@TheStage

@mediavolt

@getintoteaching @TeachFirst

Sources of work experience Gaining experience, whether it is through acting or in other areas of the creative industries, is really important. Networking is crucial and many contracts with theatre and production companies are often filled through contacts and links with people who have worked together before. Download our mini-guide on “Making yourself employable whilst at University” from https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm for an overview of the different types of work experience available and some general suggestions about finding work experience opportunities. LJMU has been managing a summer internship programme

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Career Insight: Drama and English for Level 5 students in recent years, so keep an eye on your LJMU inbox for details of any opportunities.

Potential Work Experience Contacts list: Humanities and Social Sciences Students are sometimes unsure as to how to go about sourcing work experience opportunities. The Centre Team have put together a list of potential work experience contacts mainly in the Merseyside area to offer students a starting point. The focus is on writing and journalism contacts and voluntary organisations offering community drama and social science experience and the list is by no means exhaustive. Please contact Liz Harrison or Gary Douglas for further details.

Liverpool Media Organisations A list of possible companies to approach for work based learning opportunities in Merseyside based production companies. The list should be viewed as a starting point and is not exhaustive. Please contact Liz Harrison or Gary Douglas for further details. Contacting theatre companies, schools, etc. directly at networking events, via email or through LinkedIn may lead to work experience. It is important that you demonstrate that you are interested in the company and have spent some time finding what they do. Even when applying to secure work experience for the first time in this industry, show the employer what you have to offer. Briefly outline the relevancy of your course. Look at the skills outlined above and try to discuss these in your CV, drawing on examples from your course and other work experience or extra-curricular activities to demonstrate these skills. Useful websites to research a range of voluntary opportunities include http://www.doit.org.uk/ and https://www.liverpoolguild.org/main-menu/volunteer. You could also contact LJMU Volunteering Manager Chris Prescott on 0151 904 6356 or c.j.prescott@ljmu.ac.uk to enquire about current opportunities. It is also worth researching relevant organisations or charities and contacting them directly to find out about voluntary roles on offer.

Recruitment schedules Acting positions come up as and when required. It is important that you network and engage with employers and utilise the websites and Twitter feeds above to find out about opportunities. Many other roles within the creative industries will be through small or medium sized enterprises/businesses (SMEs). These types of will recruit ‘as required’. They may use their own application form but most applications will be by CV and covering letter. These positions will be advertised on company websites, relevant recruitment websites and national and local newspapers. The ‘creative’ or ‘speculative’ approach to job hunting is also important when looking for graduate roles. Making contacts and approaching organisations speculatively to look for

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Career Insight: Drama and English work is a common route into employment. For more information about the speculative approach to job hunting, download a copy of our guide to ‘The Hidden Jobs Market’ from https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm. Roles within public sector organisations, such as schools or museums, or creative organisations such as galleries, also recruit as required. However, it is more common to apply using an application form. A comprehensive person specification is usually included in the advertisement. Each point in this has to be addressed within the personal statement section within the application form. If you decide to take a different path outside the creative industries you can look at graduate training schemes, many of which are open to graduates from any discipline. If you are interested in these roles you will need to be aware of the graduate recruitment cycle. Many recruiters begin the graduate recruitment process during the autumn term for final year students. Most closing dates are in November and December but some are earlier so it is important to start researching companies that you want to apply to early on. The application process usually involves completing an online application form, which may require you to answer ‘competency based questions’. Psychometric tests, a telephone interview and an assessment centre will usually follow. You may also need to submit your CV. Always carefully read through the information in the ‘careers’ or ‘graduates’ section of the employer’s website. For more information about graduate schemes, download the ‘Graduate Schemes’ guide from https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm. You can get advice about the recruitment process by booking a one-to-one appointment with a careers or employability adviser at your nearest Careers Zone or you can attend workshops at the Careers Team.

Introduction: English The skills you gain through studying an English degree are marketable across a range of careers including: journalism, teaching, publishing, marketing and advertising. The ability to communicate effectively through the written and spoken word is a core graduate skill developed along with the ability to absorb and critically analyse text and to share ideas.

Career Options include: Teacher To qualify as a teacher at primary or secondary level you will need to complete a further period of training after your undergraduate degree. There are a number of training routes available and it is important to research them all as teaching is a popular career choice and entry is competitive. The number of places available through the traditional university led PGCE route are diminishing so do consider other routes such as Schools Direct, School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), or Teach First. The emphasis is more on school based training and all routes lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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It is vital that you have recent work experience at the level you want to teach at before applying. It is recommended to gain at least 10-15 days recent experience working in a school but it is preferable to have more than the minimum requirement especially as competition for training places is fierce. Some course providers stipulate the minimum amount of work experience they require so always check with individual providers. Different course providers and schools set their own entry requirements so always check that you meet them before applying. Generally you will need at least a 2:2 or above and GCSE English and Maths at grades C or above for secondary teaching and Maths, English and Science grade C or above if you want to teach at primary level. Many institutions expect applicants to have at least a 2:1 degree or above. Entry requirements for Teach First are slightly higher possibly reflecting the fact that Teach First candidates are expected to assume leadership roles early in their career path.     

2:1 degree or above plus 300 UCAS points (or equivalent, excluding General Studies) A degree or A levels that satisfy the teaching subject requirements. More information on these can be found on the Teach First website: http://graduates.teachfirst.org.uk/recruitment/requirements/index.html. Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English Flexibility to work anywhere within Teach First's seven regions Commitment for the duration of the two-year Leadership Development Programme

Applications for PGCE , School Direct and SCITT programmes are made via UCAS , Teach First has its own on line application procedure. English graduates are often attracted to teaching more mature young people and adults in a Further or Higher Education setting or working overseas teaching English as a Foreign Language.   

Media and Publishing: Editorial assistant: This is a popular entry level role for graduates. Publishing is an attractive career option for English graduates as it is an opportunity to put their subject to direct use. It is a highly competitive career, therefore it is vital to gain experience throughout university and to network at every opportunity. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/editorial_assistant_job_description.htm

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Career Insight: Drama and English Magazine Journalist: Work related experience is essential. It is worth considering the type of magazine you would like to work for and target them for practical experience and/or advice. Consider setting up blog and an on-line portfolio of features you have written. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/magazine_journalist_job_description.htm Newspaper journalist: As already mentioned, work experience is crucial as you need to provide practical evidence of your ability to write concisely and to engage the readers. Consider training courses endorsed by the NCTJ such as the course available at Liverpool Community College. http://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/NCTJ-Diploma-in-Journalism-c96.html http://www.prospects.ac.uk/newspaper_journalist_job_description.htm Broadcast Journalism: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/broadcast_journalist_job_description.htm

You may also like to explore the following job roles: Academic librarian: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/academic_librarian_job_description.htm Advertising account executive: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/advertising_account_executive_job_description.htm Arts administrator: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/arts_administrator_job_description.htm Records manager:http://www.prospects.ac.uk/records_manager_job_description.htm Roles in marketing and PR: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_advertising_marketing_pr.htm http://www.getin2marketing.com/ http://www.cipr.co.uk/ http://www.prospects.ac.uk/public_relations_officer_job_description.htm Freelance Writer Writers are involved in the creation and development of works of fiction and non-fiction. This covers a number of wide and varied forms including poetry, prose, life writing, and material for the theatre, screen and radio. Most writers work freelance and are selfemployed. Many writers break into the profession by winning local or national writing competitions. These include fiction, poetry, screen /playwriting and usually can be found by a simple web search of 'creative writing competitions,' or 'screen writing competitions. Finally, some publishers run competitions to find new talent. For example, the children's fiction publishers Chicken House , in conjunction with The Times, run an annual children's fiction competition. ď&#x201A;ˇ

You can find further information regarding this job role here http://prospects.ac.uk/writer_job_description.htm

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The suggestions listed are by no means exhaustive so we would encourage you to consider other relevant options, e.g. based on previous work or voluntary experience, skills and interests. To explore job options by sector, check http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm. You can also use career planning tools like http://www.prospects.ac.uk/myprospects_planner_login.htm and http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-report to generate initial career ideas. Ensure you check entry requirements for each area, e.g. will you need a degree in a specific subject? Is a 2:1 degree classification essential? Will you need to complete a postgraduate degree? Is any specific work experience required? Bear in mind that approximately 70% of graduate job roles are open to graduates of any degree subject discipline. Destinations of English graduates from previous years show entry to a range of private and public sector careers, for example, recruitment, sales and marketing, librarianship, education support roles, finance and Civil Service Executive Officer level entry. We also recommend that you download a copy of our “Planning your Career” guide from the Careers website at https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm. This includes a list of useful questions to help you explore your career options and introduces you to the DOTS model to help you with your career planning.

Main employers All occupational profiles listed on http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm include a section on typical employers and vacancy sources, so use these as a starting point to research potential employers within the career areas that interest you. Useful links/websites:  Arts Hub: www.artshub.co.uk listing arts and creative jobs including internships and work experience.  Ideas Tap www.ideastap.com sign up to receive email updates on competitions, jobs and creative sector articles and insights.  Prolific North www.prolificnorth.co.uk P.R and Media industry news and articles, job opportunities.  The Writers Guild of Great Britain: http://www.writersguild.org.uk/  The Reader Organisation: http://www.thereader.org.uk/  News From Nowhere: local radical book store, http://www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk/  The Windows Project: poetry education charity - been in existence for over 30 years http://www.windowsproject.net/index.htm  Writing on the Wall: Liverpool Literary Festival runs annually http://www.writingonthewall.org.uk/  Careers Service Media Links: www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesmedia.htm Publishing, Journalism, Media and Music links.

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Creative Choices: www.creative-choices.co.uk information, advice and resources to help you build skills and find opportunities in the creative industries. Media UK www.mediauk.com Listings of all newspapers, magazines, online journals, radio and television stations. Useful resource for finding work experience opportunities. Online Directory of postgraduate courses in the UK: www.prospects.ac.uk/student/pgdir Skillset: www.skillset.org profiles on a range of different media career areas.

General:  LJMU Vacancy System – MyJobsandPlacements http://ljmu.prospects.ac.uk/  Prospects – Careers information and graduate jobs – www.prospects.ac.uk  TARGETjobs - Careers information and graduate jobs – www.targetjobs.co.uk  Milkround – graduate jobs, placements & internships - http://www.milkround.com/  Get into Teaching: http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching Follow relevant companies/websites through Twitter: @LJMUCareers

@TheWritersGuild

@getintoteaching

@TeachFirst

Sources of work experience Gaining experience, whether it is through writing or in other areas of the creative industries, is really important. Networking is crucial and many contracts are filled through contacts and links with people who have worked together before. Download our mini-guide on “Making yourself employable whilst at University” from https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm for an overview of the different types of work experience available and some general suggestions about finding work experience opportunities. LJMU has been managing a summer internship programme for Level 5 students in recent years, so keep an eye on your LJMU inbox for details of any opportunities.

Potential Work Experience Contacts list: Humanities and Social Sciences Students are sometimes unsure as to how to go about sourcing work experience opportunities. The Careers Team have put together a list of potential work experience contacts mainly in the Merseyside area to offer students a starting point. The focus is on writing and journalism contacts and voluntary organisations offering community and social science experience and the list is by no means exhaustive. Please contact Liz Harrison or Gary Douglas for further details.

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Career Insight: Drama and English Contacting media companies, schools, publishers etc. directly at networking events, via email or through LinkedIn may lead to work experience. It is important that you demonstrate that you are interested in the company and have spent some time finding out what they do. Even when applying to secure work experience for the first time in this industry, show the employer what you have to offer. Briefly outline the relevancy of your course. Look at the skills outlined above and try to discuss these in your CV, drawing on examples from your course and other work experience or extra-curricular activities to demonstrate these skills. Useful websites to research a range of voluntary opportunities include http://www.doit.org.uk/ and https://www.liverpoolguild.org/main-menu/volunteer. You could also contact LJMU Volunteering Manager Chris Prescott on 0151 904 6356 or c.j.prescott@ljmu.ac.uk to enquire about current opportunities. It is also worth researching relevant organisations or charities and contacting them directly to find out about voluntary roles on offer.

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Liverpool Careers Fair: usually held in the autumn and spring of each year, see fairs website http://www.liverpoolfairs.org.uk/ for additional events Manchester Careers Fairs: open to students and graduates from any university; check http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/students/events/ for details Careers and Employability events at LJMU: Keep an eye on our events pages at https://careers.ljmu.ac.uk/ for details of upcoming employability workshops, networking sessions and employer talks. LiverpoolSU Clubs and Societies: http://ljmu.unioncloud.org/groups#club-society LinkedIn: You could also consider setting up a LinkedIn account (http://www.linkedin.com/) to network online with professionals and organisations in your chosen industry

Other information Centre for Entrepreneurship - support for LJMU students and graduates interested in starting up their own business https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/startup/.

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