For those starting out in creative careers: If we were to host workshops with industry experts, what would be most useful? E.g. writing CV
At The Lit Platform https://theliteraryplatform.com/ we host regular creative careers webinars, Q&As with authors / publishers and creative writing workshops. We want to know what would be the most useful to you:
- Career proofing your social profiles (e.g. LinkedIn overhaul)
- Standing out from the creative crowd
- Writing a great CV / cover letter for the creative industries
Let us know below or emailing editorial@theliteraryplatform.com, and we will offer free access to our next workshop.
Thanks!
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- @Harpreet Ahadi that's great insight, thanks Harpreet. I agree that the step straight into working world can be intimidating! That's why mentoring, or shadowing could be a great option as it gives you that insight without throwing in at the deep end! Thanks again for your feedback
- I think what could be useful is learning about how to navigate the crowd, network and get a better in-sight into what it is like within the industry, right after university. There is a gap between coming fresh out of education, and going in to the field you are focusing on - and that can be really daunting for some people - in my opinion.
- @Dionne Boateng thanks Dionne!
- Writing CV/cover letter for the creative industries, and then standing out from the creative crowd because competition is stiffer than ever!
- @Aimee Ashworth that’s a very good point! Hard without those essential body language cues
- Tips on preparing for digital interview presentations! Such a weird time to be presenting online where you can’t read the room on reactions to what you’re saying.
- @Rachel Tait thanks Rachel!
- @Hazel Beevers to prospective employers, bit both may be beneficial
- @sunil suthar thanks Sunil!
- Everyone loves to see beautiful creative designs. But, it's very important to understand the process behind it. I feel learning a process is very important in earlier stage. Try and fail. Learn new menthods.
- @Ruby Lindsay thanks Ruby!
- @Ellie Oakley thanks Ellie - will keep you posted!
- @Siana Bezuhanova thanks Siana!
- @Rachel Tait thanks Rachel! You mean pitches to prospective employers or new biz pitches?
- Hey Hazel,This sounds great. The 2 most helpful for me would be:- Career proofing your social profiles (e.g. LinkedIn overhaul)- Standing out from the creative crowdWould love to hear more about workshops going over this. Cheers!
- definitely creative cv advice would be extremely helpful.
- How to write pitches would be really helpful
- @Avi Bains Hi Avi, this is really useful - thank you!
- Hi I'd love to learn more! I'm hoping to go into book publishing so this would be amazing! Cover letter etiquette and what should be/would like to be seen on LinkedIn public profiles
- no worries @Hazel Beevers
- @Thanseela Abdul Kabeer thank you for your response!
- For me the most useful would be both the CV development and the personal statement. Like what should be included and what not to include.
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