Know the media industries
With hundreds of different jobs across the creative media industries, there are some you may never have even considered as a possible career option.
Below you can find out about typical career routes, skills and training needed, and how to match employers' expectations. Make sure you learn all you can about the different industries and jobs before you begin making decisions.
Media jobs
Read about the departments and roles within each sector of the creative media industries.
Read MoreFact sheets
The Skillset Careers Fact Sheets have been said to be "very, very useful" in helping to find a first job in media.
Read MoreStandards
As a Sector Skills Council, Skillset develops and maintains the UK's National Occupational Standards for the creative media industries.
Read MoreNations and Regions
Skillset's remit is to raise skill levels in the creative media industries across all the Nations and Regions of the UK
Read MoreNews, events & opportunities
Stay informed about all the different opportunities for you to learn new skills and boost your career.
Read MoreGet personal advice
Let us help you find your way and make the most of your career. The different Skillset Careers services will guide you towards success, whatever stage of your career you're at.
Read MoreEducate yourself
The more you find out about the area you want to work in, the easier it'll be to figure out what to do next. Luckily, there are countless sources of information to help you.
Read MoreAssess your skills
When employers are asked why they hire the same people again and again, the most common response is, "They're good at their job and they're good to work with".
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