Breaking into TV
Cain Richards has left his job as a software developer to pursue his dream career in television production. He's keeping a diary of his progress.
My attempt to break into TV — part 8
Will Cain impress on work experience, wrap up applications for roles with Sky Sports News and The One Show and finish off helping out on a film shoot in time for the World Cup?
My attempt to break into TV — part 7
Cain needs to brush up on his interviewing skills for an volunteering opportunity. This calls for a marathon of Parkinson and Jonathan Ross reruns
My attempt to break into TV — part 6
The job search suffers a few set backs this week. Cain fails to find his feet in the TV industry — quite literally — when he faints while on work experience at the Welsh BAFTAs
My attempt to break into TV — part 5
Cain experiences his first TV job-seeking dilemma when he has to choose between two great opportunities taking place on the same day
My attempt to break into TV — part 4
Still no response from any training scheme applications but David Dimbleby's epic presenting stint during the BBC's election coverage gives Cain some much-needed motivation
My attempt to break into TV — part 3
This week, Cain gets a grilling on why he wants a prop master job at BBC Wales. Has he applied for a role he's not 100% suited to?
My attempt to break into TV — part 2
In the second instalment of his career change diary, Cain gets his first interview — a trainee prop master role with BBC Wales
My attempt to break into TV — part 1
Desperate to pursue a passion for visual media, Cain Richards has quit his software development job to chase a career in TV production. Here is the first installment of his career change diary
