Wednesday 14 March2pm – 5pm

Welcome to the University of West LondonStreetwise Arts Careers Fair 2012

Students and graduatesStreetwise is an arts career fair that aims to bring together our students and graduates with employers from the creative sector in West London and beyond.

Streetwise plays an important part in meeting our goal to be one of the leading employer engaged universities in the country with a focus on an education that works.

We are always looking for ways to strengthen our links with industry and we know that one of the biggest challenges for you as a graduate is fi nding the employment that sets you on the way to a career in your chosen fi eld. Streetwise helps you start to make the connections you need through the opportunity to network with employers and gather information on working, internships, and career planning.

Put your career in top gear by:

• meeting employers from the creative industries• exploring graduate job opportunities• attending employer led workshops • having your CV assessed at the CV Clinic• registering with the UWL Careers and Employment

service for job opportunities• becoming a part of the UWL Volunteers Team.

EmployersWe are delighted to offer you the opportunity to meet our talented graduates and students from across the wide range of creative disciplines taught within the Ealing School of Art, Design and Media and the London College of Music including: Advertising Film and Video Production PerformanceBroadcasting Games Development PhotographyBroadcast Journalism Graphic Design Public RelationsDigital Animation Media Studies Web Design Event Management Music Fashion Music Technology

Our graduates are characterised by their originality, creativity, skills and talent in a vibrant educational environment where they are actively encouraged to develop these across the arts and work collaboratively with other creative disciplines; an approach that will serve them well in a wide range of careers.

We hope you thoroughly enjoy this event – please let us know if you would like to fi nd out more about working with us and our students or about our business services.

Best wishes

Mark Little Sara RaybouldHead of Ealing School of Art, Design and Media Head of London College of Music

The fashion industry and how to get started Chandrika Thomas

2pm-3pm

TC230

Starting in business, tax and national insurance HM Revenue and Customs

2pm-3pm

H300

How to get into public relationsHudson PR

2pm-3pm

H236

The Musicians’ Union and why you should joinThe Musicians’ Union

3pm-4pm

TC234

Working and volunteering for the National TrustThe National Trust

3pm-4pm

TC230

How to write an impressive CV and covering letterUWL Careers and Employment Service

4pm-5pm

TC236

A career in advertisingGTA Advertising

4pm-5pm

H300

Media panel event - how to get into the media industryWith representatives Christianne Ward - Global Media, Rebecca Kerley - BBC and Freelancer Lawrence Lartey

5.30pm-6.30pm

TC102

Workshops

Join us at the Apple Retail Store, the uniquegathering place where people come to discover Apple products. Show your passion and expertise as you connect customers with our products and help integrate products into their lives. Be a part of our team and change the way our customers work, play, create and communicate.

www.apple.com/jobs/uk

Apple Retail Avid Technology

Nature of the business: Retail Nature of the business: Broadcast – audio and video hardware and software solutions

Our Customer’s success is our success. From the most prestigious, award-winning productions, to music and movies made at home, Avid creates the technology that people use to make the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world. The shows, commercials, and news programmes you watch on TV. The entertaining video and fi lm stories you see on the web and on the big screen. The personal audio and video treasures that people make at home to preserve their favourite moments in life.

Our innovative digital audio and video solutions continue to revolutionise the art of creative storytelling, and have earned us dozens of awards, including two Oscar® statuettes, a Grammy®, and fourteen Emmys®. If you want to be a part of this media industry and think you have what it takes to contribute to our customer’s success then send us your credentials.

Positions available: Customer Success, Professional Services, Marketing and Finance.

www.avid.com

Exhibitors

BECTU/Creative Toolkit

Nature of the business: Trade union

BECTU is the industry trade union; we provide support, representation and services to staff and freelancers working throughout creative media and the arts. Our main site is at www.bectu.org.uk where you’ll fi nd lots of resources including information on rates and public liability insurance. We are also keen to help new entrants to understand their rights in an effort to stop the rise in unpaid work. Visit Creative Toolkit, our site for new entrants, at www.creativetoolkit.org.uk.

www.bectu.org.uk

City Showcase

Nature of the business: Supporting emerging talent and showcase events

City Showcase is a not-for-profi t year-round platform for new creatives responsible for breaking some of the best names in music into the industry since 2003. Our mission is to support, showcase and nurture new talent by identifying and developing them through a unique combination of showcasing opportunities, industry networking sessions and masterclasses in the UK and beyond – all free from commercial sector constraints.

Some of the artists who got their break at City Showcase gigs include Amy Winehouse, Gabriella Cilmi, Keane, Laura Marling, N-Dubz, Newton Faulkner, Ray LaMontagne, Razorlight, Scouting for Girls and Seth Lakeman.

To take full advantage of City Showcase events throughout the year, new artists can join the City Showcase Club which also entitles them to discounts and offers from our partners.

City Showcase also has an effective programme of work experience to help people into industry jobs.

Positions available:Artist Booking, PR – Promotion and Event Management.

Exhibitors

Ealing Music School

Nature of the business: Music education provider for primary, secondary and specialist schools

Ealing Music Partnership will secure a rich musical legacy for all its children and young people - maximising the potential of every child through collaborative music making, rejuvenating professional learning to secure confi dence in the workforce and accelerating progression pathways for our most talented young musicians.

Positions available: Sessional Music Tutor

www.egfl .org.uk/music

Film Crew Pro

Nature of the business: Online directory, networking and jobs service for fi lm and TV industry

Film Crew Pro is an online job and networking tool for fi lm and TV professionals. Members can create a free profi le to showcase their work and apply for the hundreds of jobs posted on the site covering pre-production, production and post-production in fi lm and TV as well as on commercials, corporates and music videos. Production companies can search the directory or post jobs and fi nd the perfect crew within minutes, completely for free. So join our 20,000-strong membership by creating your free profi le today! We are offering three months free premium membership to students in the fi nal year of fi lm/video production, animation and broadcasting courses.

www.fi lmcrewpro.com

Exhibitors

Focusrite

Nature of the business: Audio Engineering

We design, manufacture and distribute audio equipment for recording studios, performing artists, DJs and recording enthusiasts.

Positions available:Customer Support Intern, Marketing Coordinator and any interesting candidates.

www.focusrite.com

Four Seasons Recruitment

Nature of the business: Fashion and retail recruitment

Established since 1981, Four Seasons Recruitment is a market leading boutique recruitment consultancy for the fashion & retail industry. We are a dedicated team of experienced professionals delivering a world class service and have placed candidates in a wide range of permanent and temporary retail roles, as well as design, product development, buying, merchandising, technical, production, marketing, visual merchandising and retail management jobs.

Positions available:Temporary Luxury Retail Sales Assistants (from fashion, beauty and fi ne jewellery), Junior Fashion Design Assistant and Admin positions.

www.fsrl.co.uk

Exhibitors

Four Seasons Recruitment Gallowglass

Nature of the business: Supply crewmen to the events industry

Gallowglass is Europe’s leading crewing company serving event and media related industries, with ten regional offi ces in the UK, Barcelona and Nice.

Positions available:Event Crew (part-time, full-time and during holidays).

www.gallowglass.co.uk

HM Revenue and Customs

Nature of the business: Education and advice

We are the business Education team of HM Revenue and Customs providing free education and advice to new businesses and new employers by the way of free workshops/ seminars. These are also applicable to anyone who is thinking of setting up a business or becoming an employer, thereby helping such ones to meet their Tax and National Insurance obligations.

We deliver workshops on variety of subjects for example:Newly Self Employed Tax and National Insurance ContributionBusiness Expenses and Capital AllowancesVAT BasicsIncome From Property

www.hmrc.gov.uk

Exhibitors

Input Media

Nature of the business: Broadcast/production

Input Media is one of Europe’s premier sports production companies, with blue-chip clients around the world.

During our 25 years of experience working with top federations, broadcasters, marketing companies, football clubs and programme makers, we have built a solid reputation for delivering high quality productions to the world of broadcast sport.

We have created a unique one-stop shop environment comprising programme production, live event production, extensive edit facilities including high defi nition, a live presentation studio, transmission suites, satellite and fi bre links, branding, promotions and archive services.

Our clients include UEFA, TEAM Marketing, The Football Association, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, Everton FC, FIFA, French Tennis Federation, Australian Open Tennis, International Tennis Federation, BBC Sport, ITV Sport, ESPN International, IEC in Sports and the Rugby Football Union. Input Media is a fully independent company and can therefore offer clients an exclusive and impartial relationship.

Positions available:Production, Technical – Engineers/ VTI/ ACR, Graphics (operators), Runners and Admin Support.

www.inputmedia.tv

LOLA Events

Nature of the business: Event management

We are the UK’s leading hospitality and promotional staffi ng agency.

Positions available:Hospitality and Promotional Staff e.g. Waiting Staff, Bar Staff, Bar Supervisors, Baristas, Chefs, Porters, Event Managers, Floor Supervisors, Drivers, General Assistants, Hostesses, Stewards, Meet and Greet Staff, Registration Staff, Cloak Room Attendants, Roadshow Teams and Flyering Teams.

www.lolaevents.com

Exhibitors

LOLA Events Media Moves

Nature of the business: Specialist media recruitment consultancy

Media Moves are a specialist Media Recruitment Consultancy based in Soho. We offer bespoke and expert advice in fi nding your perfect role within the Media Industry.

Positions available: Specialist positions within the Media, specialising in Broadcast, Music & Publishing.

www.careermovesgroup.co.uk

Resource Productions

Nature of the business: Youth and community video production company

Resource Productions is a youth and community video production company based in Slough. We make professional videos and deliver video workshops. Our workshops cover all areas of fi lmmaking from script to edit.

www.resource-productions.co.uk

Exhibitors

Sound Connections

Nature of the business: Developing and supporting the music education sector

Sound Connections develops, supports and empowers individuals and organisations to deliver high quality music making with children and young people across London. We achieve this through three interconnected strands of activity: music programmes, information and training and research and development. We are uniquely placed to manage meaningful partnerships and programmes providing music making activities for 0-24 year olds across London. In partnership, we provide music making, mentoring and work experience opportunities to develop young people and improve their opportunities in life. We provide a wide range of courses, bespoke advice and support to those delivering and managing music activity to ensure higher quality music provision for young people. We also offer extensive information on job roles and work within the sector and signpost to a broad range of training and networking provision.

www.sound-connections.org.uk

Stage Miracles

Nature of the business: Event staff provision

Stage Miracles are the UK’s leading supplier of event personnel. The majority of our work is to supply support staff to touring operations, e.g. concerts, exhibitions and rehearsals, mainly in London.

We help unload the trucks, move the equipment to the stage and assist the touring crew to rig and set up the show.

We supply stage hands, forklift drivers, riggers, follow spot operators – front of house as well as climbing truss spot operators, climbers, scaffolders, wardrobe assistants, catering assistants and runners. There are both catering and production runners. Catering Runners shop for the day’s food and production runners help with anything needed to make the show happen on any particular day! Runners use their own vehicles or one supplied to them. Runners also need to have a clean licence to use our vehicles and a good knowledge of driving around London.

Positions available:Stage Crew, Wardrobe Assistants, Catering Staff, Production Assistants and Runners.

www.stagemiracles.co.uk

Exhibitors

StartinTV

Nature of the business: TV/fi lm careers/jobs and work experience

CV posting and CV vetting. StartinTV.com helps you break into this rewarding but competitive career, with advice, guidance and support. What you need to do, how to do it, and how to pursue your career in television and fi lm.

Positions available: Runner, Sound Assistant, Presenter, Researcher, Camera Assistant, Editor etc.

www.startinTV.com

Teaching Personnel

Nature of the business: Teaching

Our business provides schools staffi ng solutions to primary and secondary ranging from cover supervisors, teaching assistant roles/ nursery nurse roles and teacher roles.

Positions available:Cover Supervisor Roles, Support Staff and Teachers.

www.teachingpersonnel.com

Exhibitors

The Musicians’ Union

Nature of the business: Trade union

The Musicians’ Union can offer invaluable advice to the working musician. For example advice on how to get work, how to get properly paid for it and how to negotiate a recording or publishing contract. We look after the interests of over 30,000 professional musicians. Anyone from performers, writers, teachers or students working in all sectors of the business, across all genres. Never have there been more opportunities for music-makers. The MU can help you maximise the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls, throughout your career. For you, it’s all about the music. For the MU, it’s all about the musician.

www.themu.org

The National Trust

Nature of the business: Heritage

The National Trust is a charity which protects and opens to the public over 350 historic houses, gardens and ancient monuments. We have over 4 million members and 55,000 volunteers. More than 14 million people visit our pay for entry properties, while an estimated 50 million visit our open air properties.

Positions available: Voluntary opportunities for Room Guides, Tour Guides, Conservation Volunteers, Filming Volunteers, Music Volunteers, Photographer Volunteers, Garden Volunteers, Warden Volunteers, Weddings and Functions Volunteers and Education Volunteers.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Exhibitors

The Prince’s Trust

Nature of the business: Youth charity

The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme supports unemployed young people aged 18-30 to work out if their business ideas are viable and whether self-employment is right for them. To take part in the programme, young people need to be interested in self-employment. They also need a business idea that they would like help to test and explore. If through this process they fi nd out the idea is viable, the programme can offer mentoring support and, for those that really need it, fi nancial support to start their business. However, if self-employment turns out not to be the right option, the programme can support young people to secure other outcomes in employment, education, training or voluntary work.

www.princes-trust.org.uk

UWL Careers and Employment Service

The Careers and Employment Service team can assist you throughout your time at university and after you have graduated. The team provides impartial and confi dential advice and guidance about the many options available to you, including work, placements, postgraduate studies and further training. The Employment Service helps current students to fi nd part-time and vacation work and graduates to fi nd full-time employment when they leave. Graduates can use the Careers and Employment Service three years after graduation.

The Careers and Employment Service is based in The Library, Ground Floor, B Block, Ealing Site. Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm (General queries and to register to receive job vacancies via e-mail) 1-4pm: 15 minute drop-in with a Careers Adviser, Fridays (booked appointments only).

Services at the Paragon site: A careers adviser is also available at the Paragon site on Thursdays please ring 020 8231 2582 for further details.

Opportunities: A wide range of full-time and part-time job opportunities across all the disciplines at UWL.

uwl.ac.uk/careers

Follow us on Facebook for regular updates on careers news, events and activities: uwl.ac.uk/fbcareersand Twitter: twitter.com/UWLCareers

Nature of the business: Careers advice, student and graduate recruitment service

Exhibitors

Vizrt

Nature of the business: Broadcast graphic/online content management

Vizrt provides real-time 3D graphics and asset management tools for the broadcast industry - from award-winning animations and maps to online publishing tools. Vizrt’s products are used by the world’s leading broadcasters including: BBC, BSkyB, ITN, CNN, CBS, Fox, ZDF, Star TV, Network 18, TV Today, CCTV, NHK, The Globe and Mail, Times Online, The Telegraph, and Welt Online.

Positions available:Graphic Designers, Engineers and Systems Specialists.

www.vizrt.com

Westside FM

Nature of the business: Community radio station/media training

Westside FM is a local community station based in W7 (Hanwell) and broadcasts across West London on 89.6FM. The station is aimed at a youth audience aged 16-25 and provides work experience and placement opportunities for local people.

Positions available:Radio Presenters, Producers, Researchers, Journalists to Get Involved With Community/ News Programming, Management/Offi ce Team Assistants and Street Team.

www.westsideradio.co.uk

Exhibitors

Ealing School of Art, Design and Media and the London College of Music would like to thank:

All of our exhibitors and guest speakers: Bindu Paul, Chandrika Hillman, Christianne Ward, Clare Hudson, Judith Evans, Lawrence Lartey, Rebecca Kerley, Steven Kenny and Vijay Chadha.

Special Thanks To: Lisa Fender-Jack and also Mark Little, Sara Raybould, Amy Bramhall, Anna Obruk, Margaret Danquah, Central Marketing, Events, UWL Careers and Employment Service, UWL Estates and UWL Students’ Union.

VOLUNTEERING

Thank You

The Volunteer Service The Volunteer Service provides various volunteering opportunities for students and gradu-ates, which can help them develop their skills, gain relevant work experience and enhance their CV. From one day challenges, to volunteer placements, we have something for everyone.

More details regarding the various opportunities on offer can be found at www.uwl.ac.uk/volunteering

The Careers and Employment Service The Careers and Employment Service team can assist you throughout your time at university and after you have graduated. The team provides impartial and confidential advice and guidance about the many options available to you, including work, placements, postgraduate studies and further training. The Employment Service helps current students to find part-time and vacation work and graduates to find full-time employment when they leave.Graduates can use the Careers and Employment Service for three years after graduating.

Opening timesReception (Register for full and part-time job vacancies and general enquiries) Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm

Careers advice drop-in sessionsMonday-Thursday, 1-4pmFirst Tuesday of every month, 5-7pm (during term-time)Fridays (booked appointments only).

Services at our Paragon site: A careers adviser is also available at the Paragon site on Thursdays please ring 0208 231 2582 for further details.

Location:University of West LondonThe Library, Ground Floor, B BlockSt Mary’s Road, W5 5RF

Tel: 020 8231 2701 (general enquiries)Tel: 020 8231 2700 Employment Service

employmentservices@uwl.ac.ukuwl.ac.uk/careers

Twitter: twitter.com/UWLCareers

Join our Facebook Group at: uwl.ac.uk/fbcareers

CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

Networking

Use this page to record which organisations you wish to speak to, any questions you would like to ask, or record information/ contact details that you find out during the day.

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