Skillset's careers services in Scotland

Whether you've been working in creative media for a few years and want to develop your skills, or are just starting out, Skillset can help. We offer a careers advice and guidance service for people working in the screen industries in Scotland. We provide a range of specialist services, delivered by highly experienced people who work in the creative media industries.
What's on offer in Scotland?
COMING SOON!
FREE career workshops for graduates or those with up to 2 years' experience in the industry. Topics covered will include CV writing, self–marketing and operating as a freelancer. Check back to this page for confirmation of future dates.
We also have:
- Free media careers helpline
- Free e–mail advice
- face–to–face careers guidance – a 90 minute consultation with a creative media professional (for industry practitioners with over 2 years' experience, covering Film, TV and Interactive Media only, they cost £30 per session thanks to funding from Scottish Screen, and take place in Glasgow).To apply, download the application and diversity monitoring forms below, and follow the instructions in bold at the top of the application form.
Your application should include:
- 1 x Diversity Monitoring Form
- 2 x copies of your most recent CV (1 x copy if you're applying online)
- 1 x copy of your latest casting photos(s) (only applicable to performers)
- Payment* (if applicable)
* Do not send debit ot credit card details via e-mail |
All done?
Send your application by e–mail to careers@skillset.org or by post to:
Skillset
Careers Services
Focus Point
21 Caledonian Road
London N1 9GB
For further information, please read our ![]()
Skillset Face-to-Face Careers Guidance Terms and Conditions.
And don't forget, more information about a career in the creative media industries can found in our Careers section – whatever stage you're at, whatever you want to do.
The service is also available in England, Wales and in Northern Ireland.

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