How to write a CV for the Film & TV Industry
Breaking into the Film & TV industry is notoriously difficult. There’s a huge amount of competition for entry level roles, so what can you do to give yourself the best chance of getting those roles?
One of the most important things to do is to create an engaging CV that sells your skills and experience to get you through the door. However, putting together a CV for the media industry can be difficult, especially as they look very different to a CV used in any other industry. So take a look at my top tips
It’s my Birthday!
It’s been a whole year since I officially launched Media Career Advice!
Since I launched I’ve ran a total of 21 courses and trained 230 people. I’ve supported 37 people on a one to one basis with their careers. I’ve mentored 3 individuals over 6 months through BECTU Cymru’s Mentoring 4 Screen and Coleg y Cymoedd. I’ve took part in webinars which a total of 130 people attended. I also took part in my first virtual careers fair for the RTS which saw a total of 365 people visit my booth. I’ve got 230 subscribers to my monthly newsletter and a staggering 498 followers across all of my social media which is absolutely amazing!
Mentoring 4 Screen
I’m excited to say that the Bectu Cymru ‘Mentoring 4 Screen’ scheme is returning for a second round starting in June/July and finishing in January 2022. If you get a place you’ll get 6 monthly mentoring sessions with an experienced mentor in your field. I’ll be helping those who are looking to go down the Production route.
Taking the Time to Reflect
How often do you take the time to reflect on how far you’ve come?….I’m guessing it’s not that often!
The TV & Film industry is so fast paced that when we are working on productions we don’t have the capacity to be thinking about anything else and when we come to the end of our productions we are just looking for our next role.
How I got into the Industry
It’s coming up to a year since I launched Media Career Advice and I’ve been so busy in that time that I haven’t even written a blog post! I’m going to try and get a new blog written every 1 – 2 months as there are lots of subjects that I want to share with you all from industry insights to tips and tricks based on my experience.
I thought I’d kick them all off with a bit more about my career and my route into the TV industry. Cue embarrassing photos!
From Stage to Screen Event
Have you been working in the theatre & events industry and are now looking to make the move across to Film & TV?
Want to know more about what roles are available, what transferable skills are needed and what training/production companies there are in Wales to help you make that move?
Then sign up to the event taking place on the 30th March at 7pm - 8.30pm
Getting the most from your CV Webinar
Your CV is probably the single most important resource you have when applying for jobs.
Whether you're freelance, staff, on contract or just starting out, your CV is often the first chance an employer will get to know about you, your skills, experience and education. Based on what they read, they might pick up the phone and invite you for interview. Or they might not!
RTS Virtual Careers Fair
Are you looking to get all the latest tips, tricks and practical advice to help you land that all important first job in TV, learn about the different jobs and schemes out there and network with the most influential creatives in the business! Then book your ticket for the RTS Virtual Careers Fair on the 2nd & 3rd February.
Cult Cymru Production Courses
I’m very pleased to announce that I’m partnering with Cult Cymru to run my courses through them.
The training is only available to those living in Wales and is supported by the Welsh Government’s Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF). It is hosted by Bectu working in partnership with Equity, the Musicians’ Union, the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain and the Wales TUC.
January Sale
Use the code SALE20 to get 20% off any one to one services such as CV Reviews, Interview Techniques, Negotiating Skills and general Career Advice. Valid on all appointments booked before the 31st Jan 2021
Merry Christmas and Thank You!
I’m very pleased to announce that ScreenSkills have asked me to run bitesize versions of my production courses for them covering various subjects.
ScreenSkills Bitesize Production Courses
I’m very pleased to announce that ScreenSkills have asked me to run bitesize versions of my production courses for them covering various subjects.
Managing TV Productions - Podcast Interview
Do you want to know more about the role of a Production Manager, how I got into the industry and what tips I have for those wanting to get into the industry? Then you can listen to my interview with Rahim Mastafa on the ‘In the Edit: The Film & TV Making of Podcast’
Mentorship programme to Empower Next Generation of Welsh Female Leaders
For the second year running I’m one of the mentors at Coleg y Cymoedd, South Wales (you can just see me at the back at one of our mentors meals last year). The aim of the scheme is to support and empower the next generation of young women to fulfil their education and career potential. It will span over the academic year and I will be mentoring a student whose aim is to get into the Film/TV industry.