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February 2015

  • acting career baftas

    The Careers Blog
    Your big break: how to get a career in acting and performance – live chat

    Trying to get ahead as an actor? Get expert advice in our web chat on Thursday 19 February from 1-3pm GMT

August 2014

May 2014

  • Blue Jasmine, From Left: Director Woody Allen, Cate Blanchett, Alden Ehrenreich

    Best of ...
    Eight tips on starting a career in film and TV

    We’ve rounded up the best tips from our recent live chat on breaking into film and television

April 2014

  • Operator holding a TV camera

    The Careers Blog
    Know your grip from your gaffer? Take our film and TV careers quiz

    Find out if a career in front or behind the camera beckons by testing your knowledge of the film and TV industry

March 2014

  • Jonah Hill, Jon Bernthal and director Martin Scorsese on location for "The Wolf Of Wall Street"

    The Careers Blog
    How to break into film, TV and screenwriting – live chat

    If you're thinking about a career in film, TV or screenwriting, or want to change careers into the industry, quiz our experts on Wednesday 2 April from 2pm to 4pm

October 2013

  • 'THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND' FILM - 2006

    'Screenwriting isn't romantic – most of the time it's just work'

    Martin Williams talks to BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeremy Brock, whose credits include The Last King of Scotland, as he shares his career experiences and tips for aspiring writers

April 2013

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    Carving out your journalism career: online advice session

    Are you an aspiring journalist? Confused about what you need to do to get your break? Join our online careers advice clinic from 1pm to 3pm on Thursday 25 April

  • horse race

    Graduate view
    Graduate scheme insider: a day in the life of a marketing trainee

    From commissioning research to briefing stake holders, Alan Firmin describes what a typical day on a graduate scheme is like
  • Film crews filiming first live leader debates in 2006 general election

    Breaking into the TV industry, take one

    Embarking on a vocation in television is daunting – career paths are murky and competition is fierce. Clare Whitmell shares her essential tips to help you along

March 2013

  • Cast of mad men

    Guardian Jobs Week 2013
    Jobs surgery: finding and applying for roles in the media industry

    The fourth in a series of five Q&As for our Jobs Week, join our online chat about searching and applying for jobs in the media industry on Thursday 14th March from 1pm to 2pm

January 2013

  • Film director Christopher Nolan on the set of Batman

    How to get your first job in film

  • Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes

    Screenwriting as a career: tips from top names in the industry

December 2012

  • Filming lion

    Poor careers advice is failing the creative industries: the insider story

    Most aspiring film, TV and games professionals say formal career guidance isn't up to scratch. BAFTA trustee Anne Morrison shares insights from those in the industry

November 2012

  • BBC 'News 24'  TV programme control desk

    Is journalism still a good career choice?

    Journalism as a sector is evolving and there are still plenty of job opportunities available. Clare Whitmell shares her advice on the skills you'll need to forge ahead

March 2012

  • film set empty

    The Careers Blog
    Why the job market is even tougher for mature graduates

  • tv studio presenters

    The Careers Blog
    Career options in TV - live Q&A

January 2012

  • Trevor McDonald in studio

    Best of ...
    How are broadcasters improving the diversity of their workforces?

    In a live Q&A, we brought together a panel of broadcasters to talk about targeted talent schemes, diversity as USP and why TV companies need to recruit from a wider pool of candidates

November 2011

  • tv set

    Best of ...
    Thinking about going into TV? Expert advice from the industry insiders

    Show a genuine passion for the industry, learn to sell yourself and adopt a 'can do' attitude - these are just a few of the tips from our recent TV careers Q&A

October 2011

  • hollywood star

    Best of ...
    Film industry careers: what our experts said

    Live and breathe film, get bags of work experience and pitch hard to stand a chance of breaking into the industry. Find other expert insights in this round-up up of our recent film live Q&A

September 2011

  • TOWIE cast

    Ask the experts: Thinking about going into TV?

    The TV industry is pretty competitive. So what can you do to stand out? A panel of industry experts will be sharing their tips in a live Q&A on Wednesday October 5

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