BEYOND YOUR DEGREE SHOW 16TH - 23RD JUNE 2015 Come along to one or more of these workshops delivered by the PU Careers and Employability Service. Finalists can discover everything from writing a creative CV to how to start working as a freelancer.
All programmes and year groups welcome!
CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Booking is encouraged but not essential!
Networking: promoting your online profile/portfolio by Kenneth Howgill Tuesday 16th June 11am - 12pm Roland Levinsky Building 208 Want to reach potential employers and a wider audience with your work? Discover methods for sharing your profile/portfolio and identify networking strategies to promote your work online. Following the session, there will be an opportunity to get feedback on your existing profile/web presence.
Freelancing as a creative: first steps by Kenneth Howgill Wednesday 17th June 11am - 12pm Roland Levinsky Building 208 Interested in starting a business or working as a freelance contractor for a range of companies but not sure how to take the first step? Find out the basics of how to start-up on a shoestring and types of business model including social enterprise.
How to write a great CV by Alex Houston Thursday 18th June 11am - 12pm Rolle 006 One CV does not fit all and it needs to be tailored to the role you are applying for. Find out the difference between a creative and ‘graduate’ CV and gain tips to make your experience and skills stand out.
Crowdfunding to support your practice by Kenneth Howgill Monday 22nd June 11am - 12pm Roland Levinsky Building 207 Ever wondered how crowdfunding can help you? Learn what crowdfunding is all about and the range of platforms you can use to fund projects, events, exhibitions or even a creative business start-up!
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Using social media to promote yourself by Kenneth Howgill Tuesday 23rd June 11am - 12pm Portland Sq B5 Should Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn matter to you as a creative practitioner? Explore their potential benefits and how they can be used as an effective self-promotion tool.
Interview survival skills by Helen Smith Tuesday 23rd June 12pm - 1pm Portland Sq C1 Want to be more confident in interviews and improve your chances of success? Discover how to handle interview nerves, making a good first impression, and learn how to communicate your experience effectively when answering those tricky interview questions.
Approaching Galleries by Annette Daly Tuesday 23rd June 1pm - 2pm Portland Sq A102
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Know that getting your work represented by a commercial gallery can be a challenge? Give yourself the best chance of success by finding out how galleries choose artists, and gain tips on how to submit your work including your introductory email, images and CV.
Get an artist residency by Annette Daly Tuesday 23rd June 2:15pm - 3:15pm Portland Sq A102 Ever dreamt about getting an artist residency? An artist residency can be an excellent opportunity to develop your practice and work with others. Find out about the different types of residency, where to look for opportunities, and tips for application success.
Find that creative job opportunity by Kenneth Howgill Tuesday 23rd June 3:15pm - 4:15pm Portland Sq A102 Did you know that many jobs and opportunities are filled without ever being advertised? Find out where to look for advertised posts as well as how to tap into the hidden job market.
The Careers and Employability Service You can find us in the Careers and Employability Hub in the Roland Levinsky Building We are open throughout the summer and can also support you after you graduate! Visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/careers to access information on:
CAREER NAVIGATOR Our comprehensive 24/7 online careers resources including tips for job searching, job applications, interview success, and access to ‘Going Global’, which has country careers guides, key employer directories and job adverts!
CAREERS GUIDANCE - Come along to one of our employability drop-in sessions - Book a one-to-one careers guidance appointment - Sign up to the careers and employability workshops and skills sessions that help you improve your chances of securing a graduate job
CATALYST Register with our in-house recruitment service. Email catalyst@plymouth.ac.uk to find out more on the live job vacancies below!
Live jobs!
Graphic Designer / Exeter / 21K p.a Illustrator / Plymouth / Salary subject to experience Junior Motion Graphic Designer / Plymouth / 15k p.a Fashion Design Illustrator / Braunton / Pay Negotiable Junior Interior Designer / Torquay / 15-20k p.a
call us on 01752 587456 email us at employability@plymouth.ac.uk
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