The reality
Glamour is out of the window - you'll have to work your way up. You'll make the tea, sort the post and run errands. You'll put in long hours without complaining. All this requires real drive and determination. Have you got what it takes?
Don't be taken by surprise! Check out the links below and arm yourself with everything you need to know.
The joy and the curse
Work in the media industries is project driven; this means varied and interesting, but the usual rules do not seem to apply.
Read MoreWorking conditions
Have you stopped and thought about what working in the media might really mean? The term 'flexibility' takes on a new meaning in some projects...
Read MoreNetworking & job hunting
Is it who you know? Well, yes and no. It's your reputation. When a new project gets the green light, the first people employers are going hire are the ones they've worked with before...
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Assess 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".
Read MoreNews, events & opportunities
Stay informed about all the different opportunities for you to learn new skills and boost your career.
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