Takeaway points from this lecture:
It's never too early to network or apply for placements. Make a linkedin.com profile and a CV.
Networking just means informal fact finding; getting people's contact details, asking them for their experiences, advice on presentation, usepful people to know and vital events and asking about work placements or short term project work. This may or may not lead to a job.
When meeting someone, SHINE, C!:
Smile
Handshake
I contact
Name
Enthusiasm
Contact Details!
There are many ways to find info about careers, networking, placements and jobs:
HUB Careers service (open easter and summer and can be used up to 3 years from graduation)
Craft Centre Northern Quarter artists
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.ucreative.ac.uk
www.arts.ac.uk/student/careers
www.skillset.org
www.chb.com
www.csd.org.uk
www.texi.org
www.interiortextiles.com
www.designdirectory.co.uk
www.artsthread.com
www.jotta.com
www.ctdg.org.uk
www.machestercommunitycentral.org
www.creativeindustriestrafford.org
www.creativetimes.co.uk
www.meetup.com
If wanting to go freelance:
www.thedesigntrust.co.uk
www.nesta.org.uk
www.mihmentoring.com
flyingstartonline
www.innospace.co.uk
www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/designlab
Things employers will look for: COMPETENCE
Commercial approach - idea of costs, pricing etc.
Organisation of an event or group of people
Masterclass attndance
Passion for design, involvement in arts scene
Exhibitions, competitions entered
Team working skills
Experience - placements, internships, residencies
Negotiating and influencing skills
Community work
Extracurricular projects, work, hobbies
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