Getting a Job

Finding a job after you graduate can be daunting. You need to show your motivation and your understanding of a company and role and demonstrate in more detail why you are the right person for the job. The resource on this page will support you in efforts and enable you to create effective job applications which present your best self.

Industry and alumni insights

ERIC the Creative Career App
Elyssa Desai, Mindset Expert: Develop a growth mindset for your career
How I became a PR and Communications Manager
How I became Senior Accessories Designer at PUMA
Inside TFG London
Inside URBN

Graduate Futures webinar recordings

Break into the creative industry
Achieve an ‘all-star’ LinkedIn Profile
Flex your key skills
Draft a winning cover letter
Set goals to achieve your career ambitions
Get your CV basics right
Stand out when applying for jobs

Worksheets and canvases

Careers-CanvasDownload
LCF-Personal-Development-CanvasDownload
LCF-Employability-CanvasDownload
Mapping-the-Market-WorksheetDownload
LCF-Professional-Development-CanvasDownload
My-Progress-Tracker-Alumni-VersionDownload

Planning your career guides

LCF_A-simple-career-planDownload
LCF_Guide-to-setting-your-career-goalsDownload
LCF_Guide-to-SWOT-analysis-for-your-careerDownload

Professional profile guides

How-to-write-a-CVDownload
How-to-write-your-cover-letterDownload
How-to-write-a-Personal-ProfileDownload
FBS-Creative-CV-ExamplesDownload
SDT-Creative-CV-ExamplesDownload
SMC-Creative-CV-ExamplesDownload
PG-Specific-CV-ExamplesDownload
Generic-LCF-Schools-CV-ExamplesDownload
Example-cover-letters-24-25Download

Applying for jobs guides

Skills-ChecklistDownload
Using-action-verbs-in-your-applicationsDownload
LCF_How-to-apply-for-job-vacanciesDownload
LCF_How-to-navigate-a-new-job-and-make-an-ImpactDownload
LCF_How-to-write-to-employers-for-job-opportunitiesDownload
LCF_How-To-Prepare-For-an-InterviewDownload
Useful-Job-Search-Websites-24-25Download

Your rights in the workplace support

To stay safe, keep up to date with what is expected of you and for general advice in the UK on Jobseeker’s Allowance, National Minimum Wage, Trade Unions, problems at work, leaving a Job, injuries at work please investigate the links below:

Citizens Advice Employment Support:

Citizens Advice pages are regularly updated as government advice becomes available, or as legislation changes. To find out more about support in place for those struggling with working issues, or to find out more about your worker rights and employment status please see the links below: