2. What we’ll cover today… What it is in 2015 Ways you can get into it. Tips & Advice on the right approach. Useful online resources

3. The Digital economy is growing 10 times faster than the traditional economy

4. which will result in a skills gap of 900,000 vacancies by 2015. #Opportunity

5. It’s varied – but not always glamorous!

6. Skills that pay the bills: Producer Director Camera person / Videographer Editor Researcher Production Assistant Graphics / Animator Special Effects Scriptwriter Other Creatives

7. Educational Requirements GCSEs A Levels Degree Are you a…. Rounded and Socially Confident Human Being??

8. Educational Requirements Route 1: Degree in Media

9. Educational Requirements COLLEGES There a GAZILLION offering media courses VIDEO – One option is RAVENSBOURNE http://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/courses/full-course-list/

10. Apprenticeships Entry requirements: Ideally 5 GCSEs A*- C, or equivalent, Should include Maths & English Duration: 12-14 months Salary: £8,000 - 13,000 per year

11. Apprenticeships https://www.gov.uk/creative-and-digital-media-apprenticeships BBC – look at their careers section

12. 1) Start Planning Early! 2) PROJECTS 3) PORTFOLIO

13. 2) Prepare targeted CV Take a look at Kent University’s page on media careers Example media and creative CVs http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/medi acv.htm

14. Contact media employers Try to get employment or (more likely!) unpaid work experience

15. 3) Networking

17. 4) Personal Projects

18. Most entry-level media jobs are not advertised

19. 5 ) Be prepared to start at the bottom

20. 3 Great Resources… www.therunnersclub.co.uk www.indeed.co.uk/Video-Intern-jobs-in-London http://careers.theguardian.com/careers- blog/how-to-make-video-cv

21. DOWNLOAD THE SLIDES SAUCYHORSE.CO.UK/CAREERS