Careers Navigator - find the best resources for you
Our experience of working with the creative industries has given us valuable insights into the challenges of climbing the career ladder.
With industry input we have devised a range of resources to help you navigate your career successfully.
Choose the statement that best fits your needs and you will be directed to a selection of quick links that will have you on your way in no time:
- I don't know much about the industry
- I will be leaving school or college soon
- I will be leaving university soon
- I am new to the industry
- I am a freelancer or an employee
- I need advice
- I am a Careers Advisor or Teacher
1. I don't know much about the industry...
- Learn about the industries using our interactive storyboards (currently available for facilities, film, games, interactive media and TV).
- Research the range of jobs on offer by browsing our library of job profiles
- Learn about the working conditions and find the right work-life balance
- Learn how to assess your skills by using our step by step guide
- Find out about the best training available using our course database
- Get advice using one of the many options available
- View the Creative Skillset careers videos on YouTube
2. I will be leaving school or college soon...
- Learn about the industries using our interactive storyboards (currently available for facilities, film, games, interactive media and TV).
- Learn from the experience of others that have already made it using our case studies
- Research the range of jobs on offer by browsing our library of job profiles
- Find the best courses available using the Creative Skillset course database
- Find other creative qualifications including Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees
- Learn how to assess your skills by using our step by step guide
- Learn about the working conditions and find the right work-life balance
- Find out about the work experience options available
- Learn the industry language by exploring our glossaries
- Get advice in a way that suits
- Get more advice from other careers information providers
- View the Creative Skillset careers videos on YouTube
3. I will be leaving university soon...
- Learn about the industries using our interactive storyboards (currently available for facilities, film, games, interactive media and TV).
- Research the range of jobs on offer by browsing our library of job profiles
- Learn from the experience of others that have already made it using our case studies
- Learn how to assess your skills by using our step by step guide
- Learn how to write the perfect CV and how to market your skills
- Learn to build a network of contacts
- Learn about the working conditions and find the right work-life balance
- Find out how to get work experience
- Learn the industry language so you know the key terms
- Get advice using one of the many options available to you
- Get more advice from other careers information providers
- View the Creative Skillset careers videos on YouTube
4. I am new to the industry...
- Learn how to assess your skills by using our step by step guide
- Learn how to write the perfect CV and how to market your skills
- Find ways to expand your networks and make new contacts
- Tips to kickstart your career
- Find out how to get work experience
- Learn how to get started as a Runner
- View the Creative Skillset careers videos on YouTube
- Find out about the best training available using our course database
5. I am a freelancer or an employee...
- Learn how to broaden the range of work you're getting
- Sharpen you business skills
- Start your own creative business with help from NESTA
- Research the range of jobs on offer by browsing our library of job profiles
- Learn how to assess your skills by using our step by step guide
- Learn why CPD is essential
- Find funding to train
- Find out about the best training available using our course database
- Find networking opportunities
- Get advice using the many options available
- Speak to someone over the phone
- Get face to face guidance - the service is offered by Industry Freelancers for a fee.
- View the Creative Skillset careers videos on YouTube
- Get redundancy support
- Get more advice from other careers information providers
7. I am a Careers Advisor or Teacher...
- View the latest labour market intelligence for advisors
- Research the range of jobs on offer by browsing our library of job profiles
- Show your clients the dynamics of industries using our interactive storyboards (currently available for facilities, film, games, interactive media and TV).
- View our resources to use with clients and give away at careers events
- View information on diversity
- Subscribe to our mailing lists for updates
- Find out about the range of creative qualifications on offer