Creative arts, media and design
Creative industries such as journalism, publishing, media and the creative arts are often highly competitive. Gaining media work experience and developing commercial awareness will help you stand out. Get more key advice from employers and successful applicants to set yourself up for success.
Companies seeking graduates with your skills

How do I get a graduate job in television?
It seems that everyone aspires to a graduate job in television but persistent graduates get their foot in the door by doing work experience schemes and staying positive.

Creating a graduate CV and covering letter for media and journalism jobs
Whether you’re applying for a job on a digital platform or want that position with a local newspaper, you need to make sure your CV and covering letter are strong enough to sell your writing skills. While the world of media has changed dramatically, being able to write well and communicate clearly is at the heart of a good career in this business.

What does it take to make it in the music industry?
We've talked to two people with plenty of music industry experience to find four key traits you'll need for a career in music.

How do I get a graduate job in television?
It seems that everyone aspires to a graduate job in television but persistent graduates get their foot in the door by doing work experience schemes and staying positive.

Creating a graduate CV and covering letter for media and journalism jobs
Whether you’re applying for a job on a digital platform or want that position with a local newspaper, you need to make sure your CV and covering letter are strong enough to sell your writing skills. While the world of media has changed dramatically, being able to write well and communicate clearly is at the heart of a good career in this business.

What does it take to make it in the music industry?
We've talked to two people with plenty of music industry experience to find four key traits you'll need for a career in music.

How do I get a graduate job in television?
It seems that everyone aspires to a graduate job in television but persistent graduates get their foot in the door by doing work experience schemes and staying positive.
Kickstarting your creative career

I want to work as a video game developer – part 2: how to get hired
Find out what’s involved in the application process for graduate video game development jobs and how you can give yourself the best chance of standing out.

The creative job search: networking in the creative industries
How graduates with arts degrees can use their creative skills to find job opportunities.

I want to work as a video game developer – part 1: can I get a job in games?
Find out what you need to get a job in video game development, with advice from recruiters at two UK game development studios.

I want to work as a video game developer – part 2: how to get hired
Find out what’s involved in the application process for graduate video game development jobs and how you can give yourself the best chance of standing out.

The creative job search: networking in the creative industries
How graduates with arts degrees can use their creative skills to find job opportunities.

I want to work as a video game developer – part 1: can I get a job in games?
Find out what you need to get a job in video game development, with advice from recruiters at two UK game development studios.

I want to work as a video game developer – part 2: how to get hired
Find out what’s involved in the application process for graduate video game development jobs and how you can give yourself the best chance of standing out.
Your creative career and your degree
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