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Creative Opportunities blog

  • Intotum. Credit - Katwamba Mutale
    London Mayor Entrepreneur Awards – Why You Should Enter!

    Over recent years, it’s been a proud streak for UAL students and graduates to secure victory in The Mayor’s Entrepreneur Competition’s Creative category!    This annual competition aims to unearth innovative business concepts that can contribute to making London a cleaner, greener, and more future-ready city. The upcoming months offer free workshops, designed to equip you … Continued

  • [10:59 AM] Mickey Lam Illustration by Giada Maestra, 2021 MA Illustration, Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London
    Creative Opportunities 2022/23 Overview 

    Since 2012, Creative Opportunities has been the ultimate bridge between your creative passion and a thriving career. In 2022/23, we witnessed a whirlwind of opportunities, with a staggering total of 1964 paid roles advertised, showcasing the boundless potential of our creative community. 1644 of these were jobs and 320 were internships. We also advertised 48 … Continued

  • Becky Moriarty, 2021 MA Illustration, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
    Top 5 Opportunities students applied for in 2022/23 

    A brand-new term at UAL has kicked off, welcoming a wave of fresh faces, while another group of graduates have stepped proudly into their next adventures! Ever wondered where their UAL journey led them? What exciting paths did they choose?  Hold onto your hats, because when it comes to job pursuits, our final year students … Continued

  • Robot portrait by Eloisa Matias, Intro/Outro exhibition © Lewis Bush
    Unlocking the power of AI for jobseekers and employers

    Imagine your dream employer reading your cover letter and CV for a job you feel will launch your career to give you the life and opportunity you’ve wanted since starting University.  As the employer reads through, they happily tick every box on their requirements checklist and add you to the shortlist. Near the end, the … Continued

  • Students working, Central Saint Martins Library © Ana Blumenkron
    Entering competitions – is it worth it?

    What a rollercoaster ride it’s been during the pandemic, right? Despite COVID’s impact on job availability, we’ve got your back at Creative Opportunities! We’re here to support you and offer fantastic options to kickstart your creative careers.   Unlike traditional paths like medicine or law, the creative world offers diverse opportunities. We’re committed to providing … Continued