Where do you start?
Competition can be fierce even when you're simply looking for your first bit of work experience and your CV might be almost non-existent.
There are lots of ways of gaining experience - job shadowing, a holiday job, or, if you're lucky, you might be able to sign up for a trainee position or a job as a Runner. So look back once more at your interests and previous experiences, and think about what might be relevant.
Getting your school/college to help with contacting employers might be a good starting point. Check the links below about other things you could to grab that first opportunity.
Finding a work experience placement
You've decided on the sector you want to work in, and you've found out as much as possible about the main players in it; it's time to start knocking on doors.
Read MoreEntry-level jobs
You'll probably have to start in a junior role until you've proved that you have the necessary skills and attributes to work in the media.
Read MoreTypes of work experience
Casual work experience is one of the best ways to find out about the job and to get over any wild, romantic ideas you might have about what the job is really like.
Read MoreWork experience in brief
Work experience is often low paid and may not always be that inspiring. Read the government guidelines to make sure you don't get exploited.
Read MoreWork placement guidelines
Skillset has worked with Creative & Cultural Skills and Arts Council England to produce the first ever Guidelines for Employers offering Work Placement Schemes in the Creative Industries - read them here
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