Full Description
Employability is at the front of all our minds when studying for a degree, but it can be hard to find resources that offer thorough guidance in finding placements and job opportunities. This textbook offers you a step-by-step guide to careers in the media industry. Drawing on their own extensive teaching experience, the authors ask you questions in every chapter to help you practise your critical thinking skills. They offer specific exercises to help you develop a portfolio, CV, social media profiles and interview skills. This up-to-date resource will equip you to discover and secure your dream creative job. Packed with exclusive insights in 'Student Voices' and 'Hear From the Experts' sections, this book contains tips from those at every stage of their career.
This book is written to complement employability and work placement modules across a whole range of media and communication degrees, but it's also for any undergraduate student looking to work in the media and creative industries. It covers every stage of the job-seeking process, starting with guidance for identifying potential employment sectors and incorporating insights into what employers are looking for from you. This key text will leave you feeling career-ready by informing you about the world of opportunities in the media and creative industries. By the end of the book, you will have practised writing a cover letter and delivering an 'elevator pitch', allowing you to feel confident as you take the next steps beyond university. Spanning topical issues, from working from home and freelancing to advice on avoiding burnout, this introduction to your media career is both current and comprehensive.
Contents
Chapter 1: MEDIA DEGREES AND CAREER SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Thinking about your degree course in the context of your career
Chapter 2: EXPLORING THE MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Identifying potential employment sectors
Chapter 3: ANALYSING YOUR SKILLS AND QUALITIES
Identifying what employers are looking for
Chapter 4: EXPLORING POTENTIAL CAREER AREAS
Researching career case studies
Chapter 5: WORKING FOR YOURSELF
Considering entrepreneurship, freelancing and self-employment
Chapter 6: DEFINING WORK EXPERIENCE
Finding the right placement for you
Chapter 7: DEVELOPING MATERIALS FOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Preparing your CV, cover letter and making applications
Chapter 8: BUILDING YOUR BRAND FOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Managing your digital footprint
Chapter 9: SECURING YOUR PLACEMENT
Applying and interviewing for work experience
Chapter 10: PREPARING FOR YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE
Making the transition from student to professional
Chapter 11: GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE
Modelling professional behaviours in the workplace
Chapter 12: REFLECTING ON WORK EXPERIENCE
Debriefing and critical reflection
Chapter 13: PREPARING FOR GRADUATION
Setting out your career plan
