10am How to Freelance:
-Registering a business HMRC
-Initial Pricing
-Taxes/Invoices
-What to do with no clients/funding
-A chance to talk about your experience
11:15am LinkedIn Headshots:
-Get your portrait taken to upgrade your LinkedIn profile
-Photography by Solent student Sam Williams
11:45 Showreel Startup:
-Talk about your industry experience
-Examples of good and bad showreels
-What employers look for
-What else goes with a good showreel
2pm Alumni Panel:
-Meet with Solent graduates and gain their knowledge on the transition from university to the workplace.
-Discussions on networking
-Speakers include…
4pm Media Screening:
-Open to all Solent students
-A chance to win amazon vouchers with your work
-Viewing of all submitted videos and results of the top 3 trailers
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SATELLITE EVENTS
(For further information, please visit the ‘Satellite Events’ page under the Schedule Menu)
9-10am Solent Careers Breakfast briefing:
– Book appointments with career and employability advisers and business start up experts
– Search for opportunities on our jobs board
– Check your CV / cover letter with our AI assessment tool
– Complete career development pathways
– Explore career discovery pages with industry insights and guidance
10-11am Awesome Jobs CGI and Visual Effects:
– CGI and Visual Effects market overview
– Insight to specialist job markets across CGI and Visual Effects industries
– A look at the broader skillset and less considered opportunities
– Tips for entry level jobs and job searching online
12-1pm Film and Media Postgraduate Options:
– Information meeting for Film and Media Postgraduate options
– Advice on the next steps for career options
– Informational discussions regarding further educational options
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More information regarding the events of the day can be found under the Schedule menu.