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What can I do with a Degree in Film?

What can I do with a Degree in Film? . Careers and Employability Service . Nicola Urquhart Careers Adviser www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm. What we will cover . The graduate labour market What do employers want? What skills do film graduates have? What do film graduates do:

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What can I do with a Degree in Film?

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  1. What can I do with a Degree in Film? Careers and Employability Service Nicola Urquhart Careers Adviser www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm

  2. What we will cover • The graduate labour market • What do employers want? • What skills do film graduates have? • What do film graduates do: the jobs they get their typical employers the further courses they study www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm

  3. The graduate labour market in 2013 • Approximately 30% - 40% of vacancies are open to graduates with a degree from any discipline • Employers increasingly focusing on professional attributes in addition to transferable skills • Relevant work experience increasingly important • Need for students to think earlier about their employability • Employers are expecting to increase their graduate recruitment by 2.7% in 2013

  4. What do employers want? Commercial Awareness Degree awarded at 2.1 or above Work Experience Extra-Curricular Activities Professional attributes Employability skills

  5. What skills do Film students have? • Research Skills • Team working skills • Analytical skills and creative thinking • Communication Skills • Technical Skills, IT , media production, multimedia, web based technologies • Visual and Critical awareness (attention to detail) • Working to deadlines

  6. Skills and attributes that graduate recruiters are looking for? Leadership Communication Adaptability Energy Contextual/cultural awareness Self awareness Report writing Adaptability Problem Solving Numeracy Positive attitude Reflection Confidence Integrity Team working Capacity to develop Reliability Drive and resilience Project management Enthusiasm/passion IT skills Business and customer awareness Planning and organisation Enterprise Maturity

  7. What is a career? • Not necessarily a linear, planned sequence of events • Career choice is not an event or occasion • Career choice isaprocess

  8. Jobs directly related to your degree

  9. Jobs directly related to your degree • Film Journalist • Arts Administrator • Runner, broadcasting/film/video producer • Marketing Assistant • Programme Researcher, Broadcasting/film/video • Distribution • Sales Agent • Editing and post production jobs

  10. Jobs that are not directly related to your degree Many employers value the skills you have gained more than the subject

  11. Jobs where a film degree useful • Advertising Copywriter • Archivist • Arts Administrator • Cinema Manager • Editorial Assistant • Film/Video Producer • Information Assistant • Journalist • Librarian, Special/Academic • Media Planner • Picture Researcher • Presenter TV/Radio • Programme Researcher • Public Relations Officer • Television Production Assistant • University Lecturer/Researcher

  12. Researching Careers • http://www.prospects.ac.uk/programme_researcher_broadcasting_film_video_job_description.htm • Overview of the sector • Job descriptions • Salary and conditions • Entry requirements • Training • Career development • Employers and vacancy sources • Related jobs

  13. Graduate Schemes www.kent.ac.uk/careers/graddirectories.htm • www.prospects.ac.uk • www.get.hobsons.co.uk • www.targetjobs.co.uk • www guardianuk300.com • www.top100graduateemployers.com • www.kent.ac.uk/ces/vacancies.html

  14. Example Graduate Schemes • Accenture • Aldi • Arcadia • BAE Systems • BBC • Bloomberg • British Sugar • Cancer Research UK • Deliotte • DFID • Diageo • Ernest & Young • EU Careers • IBM • L’Oreal • Mars • McDonalds • MI5 • National Grid • Penguin • TeachFirst • BBC

  15. Example Graduate scheme (Bloomberg ) • Finance • IT • Media • Sales

  16. Example graduate scheme: DFID • Engineering • Finance • General Management • IT • Purchasing • Research and Development

  17. Postgraduate Study • Approx. 20% of Film graduates do PG study after graduation • MA taught – 1 year Sept to June – lectures, June to Sept – dissertation. • Research MA 1 to 2 years – often part-time • PhD – 3 years. Nearly always a MA first. • PGCE (teacher training) 1 year: • See www.kent.ac.uk/careers/postgradmenu.htm

  18. Postgraduate study • Not much funding available for MA. Fees are about £5,000. At Kent get £1,000 graduate school scholarship reduction • Many students work for a year to fund it or do it part-time whilst working • Consider vocational MA – journalism, publishing, HR, Media Production etc. • Normally apply middle of final year. No UCAS can apply to as many course as you wish to – 3 or 4 is normal

  19. Study Abroad • Many postgraduate courses are now taught in English, especially in the Netherlands and Scandinavia • No course fees in Sweden and about £1,000 in Germany and Denmark • See www.kent.ac.uk/careers/postgradmenu.htm#PGAbroad

  20. Being Successful • “ Most people find a job in film by word of mouth: the more people you know in the industry the better your chances”

  21. Using Social Media to Job Search Twitter • Follow organisations @BBCRecruitment, @SkillsetSSC, @ace_national, @IPA_Updates • Follow @unikentemploy • Get industry updates • www.twitjobsearch.com • Remember everything is public

  22. Facebook • ‘Like’ company pages • ‘Like’ https://www.facebook.com/UKCES • Is your profile professional enough?!

  23. LinkedIn • www.linkedin.com • Search for jobs. • Use key words in your profile. • Follow companies. • Connect with people in the industry. • Join relevant groups.

  24. What do film graduates do?

  25. In broad terms (recent destinations) • Employment 68% • Further Study 21% • Not available 5% • Seeking employment 6%

  26. Typical Employers • Arts Organisations • Advertising Companies • Broadcasting organisations • Civil Service Departments/Agencies • Financial companies • Local Authority Museums • Media Production Companies • National Museums • PR Companies • Press Agencies • Retailers • Schools, Colleges, Universities • Freelance\ self employment

  27. Employment examples MEDIA - RELATED Advertising Executive - IPC Media Archive Researcher - Stills library Assistant Producer - Sit Up TV Commercials Assistant – ITV Concept Developer Despatch Assistant - Telecine Edit Assistant - Venue Production Freelance Film Journalist Journalist - Toplum Postasi Junior Account Executive - PR Co Junior Technician - Guerilla Productions (TV) Photo shoot assistant - Imp Ltd Production Assistant (x3) - Chapters Digital TV Ltd, Persistent Vision, Lipsync Post (TV) Researcher - Spool Films Runner (x11) - Banana Split, Celador, Editworks, Framestore, Fresh Take Films, Panavision, Paw Films, Sky Sports News, The Foundation, UFO Pictures, Universal Pictures Sales Manager - Channel One

  28. Employment examples CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE Administrative assistant (x4) - National art collection fund, TV Licensing Authority, Canterbury Christ Church University, Thanet College Arts Administrator - Helsinki Film Festival Clerical (x3) - South Tees Health Authority, Publishing Company, Sun Alliance Compliance Administrator - ITV plc Curriculum Support Officer - Cheam High School Export Sales Assistant - Blackwell Science Ltd Finance Administration - Guild Film Distribution Office Administrator - East Surrey Ambulance HQ PA - Mell Wade Films Ltd Receptionist - Film London Receptionist (Media Dept) - Colchester Football Club Secretarial (x3) – BBC, Ogilvy & Mather, Sight & Sound EDUCATION Assistant Language Teacher (Japan) - JET Scheme EFL Teacher (x2) -China, Japan Teacher - ESL 4 Korea English Teacher - Beijing University, China Learning Support Asst (x2) - St. Thomas’ Primary School, Cantebourne Primary Lectrice - Universite de Rheims Lecturer - University of North London Teaching Assistant - Astor College for the Arts Teacher (GTP) - Kent County Council

  29. Employment examples OTHER Account Executive - Expedite group Arts Worker - Round Midnight Ltd Assistant fund-holding manager - Doctors’ surgery Box Office Assistant (x2) - Sundance Film Festival, V&A Museum Business Manager - Barclays Campaign Co-ordinator - Unison Media Cataloguer - East Anglian Film Archive Chartered Accountant - Stoy Hayward Credit Control - Pedigree Masterfoods Foreign Exchange Executive - Citibank Kibbutz - Israel Librarian (x2) - The London library, East Anglian Daily Times Postal Worker - Royal Mail Product Database Matcher - Yahoo Sabbatical Officer - Kent Union Trainee Accountant CIMA - Bromley Primary Care Trust Venue Supervisor - Canterbury City Council Web Designer - Play.com

  30. Film Studies graduates – Longer Term Administrator – International Charity Advertising Copywriter – Ad Agency Arts Administrator – Arts Organisation Author – Children’s Books Cartographer – Geological Society Detective – Special Branch Disability Officer – Equal Opportunities Commission Film Promo Director – Television Co Head Of English – Secondary School Journalist – Magazine Lecturer/Researcher – University Logistics Manager – International Retailer Manager – Press Cuttings Agency Partner – Accountancy Firm Partner – Law Firm Presentation Director – Satellite TV Co Promotions Manager – Music Venue

  31. Further study examples Acting Course - Drama Centre London, Central School of Speech & Drama Diploma in Music - Academy of Contemporary Music Diploma in Film Production - University of Cardiff Journalistic Writing Course - The Writing School Legal Practice Course - College of Law, Guildford MA Cultural & Creative Industries - King's College MA Fashion Journalism - London College of Fashion MA Film Making/Production - Canterbury Christ Church University MA Film Studies - University of Kent (5-10 p.a.), Kings College, University College London MA Film & Television - National Film & TV School MA Film & Television Studies - Warwick University MA Film Production - Royal Holloway MA Film & TV Production - Bristol University MA Media Production - Canterbury Christ Church University MA Novel Writing - University of Manchester MA Script Writing - UWE PGCE Citizenship - Canterbury Christ Church University PGCE Secondary - Canterbury Christ Church University Postgraduate Diploma in Film Production - University of California Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (x3) - University of Central Lancashire, Cardiff University, Postgraduate Diploma in Publishing - Oxford Brookes University Script Development Course - Northern School of Film & Television TEFL Course - South East Essex College

  32. Self-employment/Freelance In the creative arts and culture industry 44% of people are self-employed compared to 13% in the UK as a whole. http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/selfemployment.htm

  33. Placements and Internships - Definitions • Internship: • Usually 1-3 months long, during a summer vacation. • The student works on a defined project at a graduate level. • Graduate Internship • Usually 3-6 months long, after graduation. • The student works on a defined project at a graduate level.

  34. Placements and Internships - Definitions • Placement: • Also called sandwich year or year in industry. • Usually 9-12 months long during the penultimate year of study. • Must be relevant to degree course. • The student works on a defined project at a graduate level. • Work experience/shadowing: • 1-2 weeks unpaid. • A taster of the career area. • Insight day • Taster days organised by companies.

  35. Top Tips during your Placement/Internship • Make an impression: • Use your initiative. • Get feedback. • Be professional. • Network • Ask to shadow/work in different departments. • Connect with your colleagues on LinkedIn. • Keep a log of the skills you have gained with examples.

  36. Searching for placements/internships • www.kent.ac.uk/ces • Vacancy database • ‘ ‘I want to work in….’ section • www.ratemyplacement.co.uk • www.prospects.ac.uk • Vacancy database • Job sectors • Graduate directories • Speculative approach

  37. Searching for placements/internships • http://graduatetalentpool.direct.gov.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/p!ecaaefg • www.targetjobs.co.uk • www.milkround.com • www.insidecareers.co.uk • www.thejobcrowd.com

  38. General advice • Market Yourself ! - It’s not necessarily who you know but who knows you • Read the relevant trade, industry, websites and directories (find out what’s happening) • Develop your networking skills (record and follow up contacts) • Find out who actually makes the decisions for hiring people at your grade • Explore self employment, working as a freelancer, find out how to set up a business, funding etc.

  39. What if I’m still stuck? • Make the most of opportunities (planned happenstance) • Think about it little and often • Make an appointment to speak to a careers adviser

  40. How the Careers and Employability Service can help you.

  41. What we do Careers Talks and Workshops Careers Library: Employer Directories, Occupational Profiles, Books etc Comprehensive Web Pages Careers Employability Award (CEM) on Moodle Vacancy Database Alumni Careers Network Annual Careers and Recruitment Fair Drop In - Quick Query Careers Guidance Interviews

  42. Careers and Employability Service Web Site: www.kent.ac.uk/ces

  43. Careers and Employability Service Web Pages • I want to work in …. http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesmedia.htm • What can I do with my degree in http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/Film.htm • Choosing a Career http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/Choosing/ChoosingCareer.htm • Interviews (includes assessment centres and psychometric tests etc.) www.kent.ac.uk/careers/applicn.htm • Example CVs & Covering Letterswww.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvexamples.htm • Creative Career Search http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/CJ.htm • Employability Skills http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/skillsmenu.htm

  44. Careers Employability Award www.kent.ac.uk/careers/moodle.htm • The module takes about 12 hours to complete • But this can be done at your own pace You do this by completing: • 9 quizzes • 3 short assignments • 1 feedback form

  45. Comments from students who have completed the award. • “I liked the fact that the assignments relate to how you would fill in answers on a graduate job application step by step and provides examples of how to fill it in.” • “I really enjoyed the quizzes. They effectively highlighted the gaps in my knowledge, as many of the answers surprised me. I also found the module on creating my own CV very useful, these skills will be invaluable for tailoring my CV to particular jobs.” • “There is a wealth of information about everything; I especially liked the individual information about specific job types and the advice given about interview skills.”

  46. Attend Careers Talks and Workshops. • A Career in Sales • Champions Life Academy • The Network • CRCC (Asia, China Internship Programme ) • http://www.kent.ac.uk/calendar/ (Student Skills and Employability) • http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/casevents.htm

  47. Vacancy Database • All vacancies sent to the Careers and Employability Service by employers, whether for graduate jobs, sandwich placements or vacation work/internships are entered on this database which offers: • Email alerts of new vacancies which may interest you • Employers notifying vacancies are often specifically targeting Kent graduates, so competition for jobs is lower than on other vacancy sites www.kent.ac.uk/careers/jobs/index.htm

  48. Speak to an adviser: • Quick query, drop in and speak to an adviser 10.30am -12.30pm and 2.00pm-4pm Monday to Friday. • E mail careerhelp@kent.ac.uk and an adviser will respond to your query. • You can also book a longer career guidance appointment over the phone or pop in.

  49. Action points • Use www.prospects.ac.uk, including Prospects Planner, to research options available • Use www.kent.ac.uk/ces • Get relevant work experience • Think beyond the stereotypes of organisations e.g. NHS, Asda • Find out how the sectors you are interested in recruit …NETWORK • Have a back-up plan • Make use of the Careers and Employability Service

  50. Careers and Employability Service You can download a copy of this presentation at www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm

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