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Creative Industries

Are you aiming for a job in the creative industries?

The creative sector covers a wide range of roles, including publishing, marketing, curating, arts administration and more. For some examples of creative jobs, see Prospects, Target Careers and Creative Careers.

Filter the items below using the tags to find external resource links relevant to you. Please note that although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Student Opportunity cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers or the information they provide. These websites are suggested resources for information and advice about the creative industries, and not necessarily recommendations. Some of these websites are members-only so may be behind a paywall. If in doubt, please exercise your discretion and consult with a member of the Careers team

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How to get into TV

Royal Television Society information on how to get into TV: from getting your CV into shape, to working out how to pay the rent as a freelancer.


Creative Portal

Online portfolios for performers, artists and designers

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 12:45 | Tags: Portfolios



Writing Portfolio Guide

Writing portfolio six step guidance

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 12:11 | Tags: Portfolios Writing

Image from Creative Careers guide cover of 3 students in conversation
The Creative Compass

Your autumn guide to creative careers giving you tools and information to make it in the industry.

Includes a list of October & November events.

Where to find vacancies

If you are looking for freelance work and opportunities there are a range of mailing lists, and job listing sites. Many of these combine industry news and information with job listings. Some of these are free, whilst others require a subscription.

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