Tag: video

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Create your own work experience: tips for entering the video industry without placement experience

November 11, 2020

Today we’re talking about how students can get creative about work experience in the film and video sector – it doesn’t always need to be through a placement. How can students present university coursework and passion projects in a professional context? Find out here!… More Create your own work experience: tips for entering the video industry without placement experience

Cold-calling and speculative job applications in the Creative Industries… does it work?

October 23, 2020

Today we’re talking about whether cold-calling creative industry employers and applying for jobs speculatively can get you in for work experience. Hint: yes it can! Dominic Sutherland, our guest blogger is the Managing Director of NextShoot, a corporate video production company in London making business video content for well-known brands.… More Cold-calling and speculative job applications in the Creative Industries… does it work?

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Writing CVs & Covering Letters for the Video Production Industry Part 2/2

September 18, 2020

In part 2 of the CV miniseries, we’re going further into CV and cover letter tips directly from a recruiter in the creative industries. What makes an impressive CV or cover letter? Can students make a great impression without much professional experience? (hint: yes!)… More Writing CVs & Covering Letters for the Video Production Industry Part 2/2

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From MA History graduate to filmmaking professional – Dominic’s career journey

August 7, 2020

Dominic, who works in the video production and filmmaking industry discusses what’s it like to work in filmmaking and video production – with some helpful tips (and a work experience programme) for students interested in creative careers!… More From MA History graduate to filmmaking professional – Dominic’s career journey