beyond your degree show
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Come along to these bespoke workshops to help you discover your future career options after graduation and beyond! These session are specifically designed for Faculty of Arts & Humanities students. However students from all years and programmes can attend.TRANSCRIPT
BEYOND YOURDEGREE SHOW
Come along to one or more of these workshopsdelivered by the PU Careers and Employability Service.Finalists can discover everything from writing a creative CV to how to start working as a freelancer.
CAREERS &EMPLOYABILITYWITHPLYMOUTHUNIVERSITY
16TH - 23RD JUNE 2015
All programmes and year groups welcome!
Booking is encouraged
but not essential!
Networking: promoting your online profile/portfolio by Kenneth HowgillTuesday 16th June 11am - 12pmRoland 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 bean opportunity to get feedback on your existing profile/web presence.
Freelancing as a creative: first steps by Kenneth HowgillWednesday 17th June 11am - 12pmRoland 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 CVby Alex HoustonThursday 18th June 11am - 12pmRolle 006
One CV does not fit all and it needs to be tailored to the role you are applyingfor. Find out the difference between a creative and ‘graduate’ CV and gaintips to make your experience and skills stand out.
Crowdfunding to support your practice by Kenneth HowgillMonday 22nd June 11am - 12pmRoland 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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Interview survival skillsby Helen SmithTuesday 23rd June 12pm - 1pmPortland 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 DalyTuesday 23rd June 1pm - 2pmPortland Sq A102
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 DalyTuesday 23rd June 2:15pm - 3:15pmPortland 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 HowgillTuesday 23rd June 3:15pm - 4:15pmPortland 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.
Using social media to promote yourself by Kenneth HowgillTuesday 23rd June 11am - 12pmPortland 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.
Feel free to bringyour lunch along to any of these sessions!
Live jobs!
The Careers and Employability Service
You can find us in the Careers and Employability Hub in the Roland Levinsky Building
call us on01752 587456
email us [email protected]
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G r a p h i c D e s i g n e r / E x e t e r / 2 1 K p . aIllustrator / Plymouth / Salary subject to experienceJunior Motion Graphic Designer / Plymouth / 15k p.aFashion Design Illustrator / Braunton / Pay NegotiableJunior Interior Designer / Torquay / 15-20k p.a
We are open throughout the summer and can also support you after you graduate!� Visit to access information on:www.plymouth.ac.uk/careers
CAREER NAVIGATOROur 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
CATALYSTRegister with our in-house recruitment service. Email [email protected] to find out more on the live job vacancies below!