Advice: Writing an Eye-Catching Cover Letter
Sometimes, you can spend what seems like an eternity scrolling through job listings and then, all of a sudden, one jumps out at you as something that you think you’d be perfect for! But how do you convince your future employers that you have what it takes? Well, a CV is certainly an important factor, […]
Advice: How to Prepare for a Job Interview
So you’ve applied for a new job and been asked in for an interview, congratulations! So, now what? We’ve put together a few handy tips to make sure you have the best chance of securing the role. Research! It’s always a good idea to learn as much as you can about the company you might […]
Advice: Rosie Wolfenden on How to Start a Creative Business
Rosie Wolfenden, Co-Founder of Tatty Devine, explains all about How to Start a Creative Business. Tatty Devine is a jewellery company set up in 1999 who makes acrylic art jewellery. This is the sixth video of a series of creative careers advice which will be posted to the Brave Island blog. This video was commissioned […]
Advice: Rosie Drake-Knight on How to Market Yourself Online
Rosie Drake-Knight, Founder of Roake Studio, explains all about How to Market Yourself Online. Roake Studio is a sustainable womenswear brand which operates from a zero waste studio in Ventnor. This is the fifth video of a series of creative careers advice which will be posted to the Brave Island blog. This video was commissioned […]
Advice: Jack Whitewood on How to Fund Your Idea
Jack Whitewood, Co-Director of Ventnor Exchange, explains all about How to Fund your Idea. Ventnor Exchange is an arts organisation combining a record shop, theatre, and cafe/bar, which runs a variety of events throughout the year, most notably Ventnor Fringe. This is the fourth video of a series of creative careers advice which will be […]
Advice: Tony Collins on How to Make a Showreel
Tony Collins, Film Editor, explains all about How to Make a Showreel. Tony has worked in television for over 25 years, mainly as a film editor but also as a producer and director. Since 2005 most of his work has been for the BBC as an editor on a variety of factual programmes, most notably […]
Advice: Mhairi Macaulay on How to Apply for a Job
Mhairi Macaulay, Co-Director of Ventnor Exchange, explains all about How to Apply for a Job. Ventnor Exchange is an arts organisation combining a record shop, theatre, and cafe/bar, which runs a variety of events throughout the year, most notably Ventnor Fringe. This is the second video of a series of creative careers advice which will […]
Advice: Georgia Newman on How to Network
Georgia Newman, founder of the IW Creative Network, tells us all about How to Network. The IW Creative Network supports over 100 creative practitioners on the Isle of Wight through creative business support, mentoring, networking, online training and resources. This is the first video of a series of creative careers advice which will be posted […]
