How to start a creative career after university: a graduate toolkit

Graduating from university and starting a creative career can feel overwhelming. Whether you're looking for your first design job, advertising internship, creative apprenticeship or freelance opportunity, this toolkit brings together our best advice on finding work, building industry connections, creating a portfolio and navigating the current job market.

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How to choose a creative career

Considering a creative career? You're in the right place. These articles will help you consider your direction and narrow down what it is you want to do.

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How to build a creative network after university

Graduating can be lonely. You probably no longer live with your best friends. Your society or course is a recent memory. It's important to build up new forms of creative community.

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Do I need to live in London as a graduate?

It's easy to get caught up in the myth that you have to find a way to London as a creative graduate. While it is an industry hotspot, there are plenty of opportunities outside the capital. Take the time to consider where you really want to live and work.

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Where to find creative jobs, internships and apprenticeships

Right about now, it's internship or job-searching crunch time. To spot golden opportunities…

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How to deal with rejection when job hunting

You've probably heard that you've entered the job market at a bad time. You're not alone. Here's how to deal with rejection and ghosting along the way.

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