No career direction

Androo2011

The course was a dream, because i never knew they did these types of course. Or maybe i believed somewhere in my head that it was never a possibility. Only 1 person from the course has a permant job,,although he is based in london! 3 others have part time jobs here and there. Everyone else has either got a jobs in non related fields.

I've done work experience in asda/an electrical firm and petfood shop. All ranged from 2 weeks to six months.


Just so you know if you voluntary work* for a company in TV (not a charity) and don't get paid for it then that company is breaking the law and you can report them. The TV industry is clamping down on unpaid work as everyone deserves to be paid for what they do.

This is why i've struggled to work in this field. Non wanted to touch me because of the legal implications. I understand why.

WhiteHorse

Androo2011 wrote: »

I have done a small amount of work experience on films and documentary's.

Documentaries.

... ive been at college and university for the past five years

I've.

Hmm.

dandelionclock30

You might find film work if you were prepared to film !!!!!!, its a massive market. One of my friends did a couple of films and got paid quite a bit.

hcb42

or move to london or manchester.

If I want to be an offshore oil engineer for example, I would move to Aberdeen. It is the same with any course ultimately, be it corporate finance, mining, media and film, etc, you need to pick something which has work in the location you want to be.

I have a friend who is pursuing the media side of things at uni, I have to say the amount of extra curricular stuff she does, and coverage she gets during the degree should ensure someone picks her up as she is building that experience/portfolio/whatever as she goes.

Androo2011

WhiteHorse wrote: »

Documentaries.


I've.

Hmm.

If yous wannt 2 be pedantic aboot spellieng and grammmmas on ann interneet forumms. I'd be worried.

I came here for advice and help, to engage and communicate with people in similar situations. I'm SO SORRY i write as fast as i think!
Adois
As for all the men and women who've helped/offered advice. I'll say thank you for now.
As i've previously said. I cant move due to family issues. At the time of doing the course, I would have moved but things have changed so much.
Thanks and bye

Shinigami

WhiteHorse wrote: »

Documentaries.


I've.

Hmm.

What a douche 2,150 post and come up with that garbage.

i really enjoyed the thread and can feel where your coming from.

Katy_P_2

All i can say is never give up and keep trying you will find something, although maybe not perfect you will achieve your goals if u set ur mind to it. Although you havent had the experience many employers will see that you are a high achiever through your education history, good luck with whichever decision you decide. P.S. why do ppl always feel the need to spell check, forums are here to advice and encourage

WhiteHorse

Shinigami wrote: »

What a douche 2,150 post and come up with that garbage.

Is that it?

i really enjoyed the thread and can feel where your coming from.

Of course you do.

WhiteHorse

Androo2011 wrote: »

If yous wannt 2 be pedantic aboot spellieng and grammmmas on ann interneet forumms. I'd be worried.
I came here for advice and help, to engage and communicate with people in similar situations. I'm SO SORRY i write as fast as i think!

Five years in further education and you can't even spell?

There may be a connection between that and the fact that you are unemployed. It might be wise to devote your enormous brainpower to that problem first.

richardvc

WhiteHorse wrote: »

Five years in further education and you can't even spell?

There may be a connection between that and the fact that you are unemployed. It might be wise to devote your enormous brainpower to that problem first.

Or it might be an internet forum where only the irrelevant minority are worried about someone's typing skills !