LinkedIn and how to use it: a graduate job seeker's guideCreating a LinkedIn profile enables you to build a network and gain access to industry insiders. Clare Whitmell reveals her step by step guide to getting started, and making the most of your profile
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Tuesday 29 November 2011
T shirts and Suits creative business e-book
'T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity' is a free eBook specifically written and designed for entrepreneurs in the creative, digital and cultural industries.
Download free e- copy here
Download free e- copy here
Wednesday 23 November 2011
Intern abuse podcast
Click on the podcast link and a couple of minutes in you can listen to up to date information about how companies are going to receive on the spot checks to check they are not abusing interns by not paying the minimum wage and using them as free labour, especially in the Fashion industry.
P.S Ignore the French language opening!
P.S Ignore the French language opening!
Derbys Literature Fest Nonsense Competition
Derbyshire Literature Festival Nonsense Competition (deadline: 1-4-12)
Derbyshire Poet Laureate Matt Black launched the Literature Festival 2012’s Nonsense Prose & Poetry Writing Competition on National Poetry Day at his launch event at Alfreton.
Deadline: April Fools' Day 2012
To celebrate Edward Lear's bicentenary in 2012 we're asking you to have a go at writing your own nonsense poem or flash fiction story. Matt Black, Derbyshire Poet Laureate will be judging the competition and he has written a few handy tips on how to write nonsense to get you started.
The winners from each age category will be invited to perform their piece at An Evening of Nonsense with Matt Black which will be taking place during the Literature Festival.
We're already planning the Festival which will take place from Friday 11 May to Sunday 20 May 2012.
If you would like to receive a copy of the Festival brochure when it is available in March 2012 please email: arts.team@derbyshire.gov.uk and ask to join our Festival mailing list.
Competition entry forms and a handy hints sheet for writing Nonsense are now available to download from the DCC website here:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/arts_entertainment/literature_development/literature_festival/default.asp
Anyone can have a go at either poetry or prose, and the competition is open to all ages, so please take a look at the entry form and information.
Derbyshire Poet Laureate Matt Black launched the Literature Festival 2012’s Nonsense Prose & Poetry Writing Competition on National Poetry Day at his launch event at Alfreton.
Deadline: April Fools' Day 2012
To celebrate Edward Lear's bicentenary in 2012 we're asking you to have a go at writing your own nonsense poem or flash fiction story. Matt Black, Derbyshire Poet Laureate will be judging the competition and he has written a few handy tips on how to write nonsense to get you started.
The winners from each age category will be invited to perform their piece at An Evening of Nonsense with Matt Black which will be taking place during the Literature Festival.
We're already planning the Festival which will take place from Friday 11 May to Sunday 20 May 2012.
If you would like to receive a copy of the Festival brochure when it is available in March 2012 please email: arts.team@derbyshire.gov.uk and ask to join our Festival mailing list.
Competition entry forms and a handy hints sheet for writing Nonsense are now available to download from the DCC website here:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/arts_entertainment/literature_development/literature_festival/default.asp
Anyone can have a go at either poetry or prose, and the competition is open to all ages, so please take a look at the entry form and information.
Call for applications Derbys Open Art 2012
Call for Applications for Derbyshire Open Arts 2012
Derbyshire Open Arts 2012 on 2, 3, 4 & 5th June 2012
Dear Artist,
We are now accepting applications to take part in Derbyshire Open Arts 2012. The event has been extended to include an extra day on the Jubilee Bank Holiday Tuesday in response to the Artist vote taken after the 2011 event.
Application forms are available online as an interactive form or as a PDF to be downloaded from the Derbyshire Open Arts website (www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk).
For the interactive form click this link: http://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/join
If you would prefer a form by post we are happy to send a paper copy to you if you supply your address and contact the team on info@derbyshireopenarts.co.uk or 01335 390705
The new Individual subscription fee for 2012 is £60.
What you get for your money: -
· An individual entry in the brochure with an image
· All year coverage on the website which attracted over 20,000 visitors last year.
· As much promotional material as you request including brochures, posters, balloons and A3 laminated signs.
· A ‘Darts’ Guide that assists in all parts of promoting and taking part in the event.
· The brochure has a print run of over 24,000 and is distributed all over Derbyshire and neighboring counties.
· Being part of a successful event that attracted 17,500 visitors and recorded sales of over £80,000 in 2011.
The deadline for completed applications is Friday 13th January 2012. We look forward to welcoming you to take part in our sixth annual event.
ARE YOU A GROUP?
We welcome Groups to take part in the Derbyshire Open Arts event. We have a separate application form for a Group which can be filled in online or downloaded from the website.http://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/join
Please fill in the correct form. The current subscription rate for Groups are:
Group of 2: £90 (ie, £45 each)
Group of 3: £105 (ie, £35 each)
Group of 4: £120 (ie, £30 each).
More than 4: an extra £10 for each artist
If you have any questions or would like a paper copy of the form please contact us on info@derbyshireopenarts.co.uk Tel 01335 390705
Derbyshire Open Arts 2012 on 2, 3, 4 & 5th June 2012
Dear Artist,
We are now accepting applications to take part in Derbyshire Open Arts 2012. The event has been extended to include an extra day on the Jubilee Bank Holiday Tuesday in response to the Artist vote taken after the 2011 event.
Application forms are available online as an interactive form or as a PDF to be downloaded from the Derbyshire Open Arts website (www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk).
For the interactive form click this link: http://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/join
If you would prefer a form by post we are happy to send a paper copy to you if you supply your address and contact the team on info@derbyshireopenarts.co.uk or 01335 390705
The new Individual subscription fee for 2012 is £60.
What you get for your money: -
· An individual entry in the brochure with an image
· All year coverage on the website which attracted over 20,000 visitors last year.
· As much promotional material as you request including brochures, posters, balloons and A3 laminated signs.
· A ‘Darts’ Guide that assists in all parts of promoting and taking part in the event.
· The brochure has a print run of over 24,000 and is distributed all over Derbyshire and neighboring counties.
· Being part of a successful event that attracted 17,500 visitors and recorded sales of over £80,000 in 2011.
The deadline for completed applications is Friday 13th January 2012. We look forward to welcoming you to take part in our sixth annual event.
ARE YOU A GROUP?
We welcome Groups to take part in the Derbyshire Open Arts event. We have a separate application form for a Group which can be filled in online or downloaded from the website.http://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/join
Please fill in the correct form. The current subscription rate for Groups are:
Group of 2: £90 (ie, £45 each)
Group of 3: £105 (ie, £35 each)
Group of 4: £120 (ie, £30 each).
More than 4: an extra £10 for each artist
If you have any questions or would like a paper copy of the form please contact us on info@derbyshireopenarts.co.uk Tel 01335 390705
Short story comp & Writer of the Month
Writing East Midlands launches Lincolnshire Echo Short Story Competition and Writer of the Month
Writing East Midlands is thrilled to announce we have teamed up with Lincolnshire Echo to offer you the chance to have your work published in the weekly paper. To coincide with this exciting opportunity we're also launching our Writer of the Month.
Today we begin our search for the best short story writer in the East Midlands.
Every fortnight Lincolnshire Echo will publish a short story chosen by Writing East Midlands, and next year a cash prize of £300 will be awarded to the author of the best piece.
With a readership of 60-100,000, this is a fantastic opportunity to promote your work to a wide audience.
Details on how to enter, and writing tips can be found on our website at www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk/writers/echo_shorts.
Writing East Midlands launches Writer of the Month
Every month an established East Midlands writer will be promoted on the Writing East Midlands website, including an interview discussing their writing and an extract of their work.
For your chance to be featured on the website, please contact the Project Coordinator, Aimee via email on aimee@writingeastmidlands.co.uk
Writing East Midlands is thrilled to announce we have teamed up with Lincolnshire Echo to offer you the chance to have your work published in the weekly paper. To coincide with this exciting opportunity we're also launching our Writer of the Month.
Today we begin our search for the best short story writer in the East Midlands.
Every fortnight Lincolnshire Echo will publish a short story chosen by Writing East Midlands, and next year a cash prize of £300 will be awarded to the author of the best piece.
With a readership of 60-100,000, this is a fantastic opportunity to promote your work to a wide audience.
Details on how to enter, and writing tips can be found on our website at www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk/writers/echo_shorts.
Writing East Midlands launches Writer of the Month
Every month an established East Midlands writer will be promoted on the Writing East Midlands website, including an interview discussing their writing and an extract of their work.
For your chance to be featured on the website, please contact the Project Coordinator, Aimee via email on aimee@writingeastmidlands.co.uk
Happy National Freelancers Day
It's National Freelancers Day today. Lots of resources and inspiration here.
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Arts and Learning Co-ordinator for Spring Bank Arts, New Mills
Arts and Learning Co-ordinator for Spring Bank Arts, New Mills
Required for Spring 2012
The Trust that is developing an exciting community arts centre in the former St James Church premises on Spring Bank, New Mills, wishes to appoint a co-ordinator for its arts activities and learning programme, to commence in Spring 2012.
The post will be part time for 18 hours per week for a three year period and is funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund. Payment will be at £8.50 per hour for a 52 week year, with holiday entitlement. Applicants will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge of arts development and knowledge of heritage interpretation.
Details obtainable from The Chairman: Philip Kendall, The Grange, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4BH. pakendall @toucansurf.com .The closing date for applications is 16th December 2011. The St James the Less Preservation Trust is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities in its role as an employer.
Required for Spring 2012
The Trust that is developing an exciting community arts centre in the former St James Church premises on Spring Bank, New Mills, wishes to appoint a co-ordinator for its arts activities and learning programme, to commence in Spring 2012.
The post will be part time for 18 hours per week for a three year period and is funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund. Payment will be at £8.50 per hour for a 52 week year, with holiday entitlement. Applicants will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge of arts development and knowledge of heritage interpretation.
Details obtainable from The Chairman: Philip Kendall, The Grange, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4BH. pakendall @toucansurf.com .The closing date for applications is 16th December 2011. The St James the Less Preservation Trust is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities in its role as an employer.
AOP Student photographer of the year competition
Want to get your foot on the photography ladder? Enter the AOP Students Awards and you’ll be heading in the right direction. The AOP Student Photographer of the Year will receive: A full day’s work experience with a high-profile AOP member, plus extensive press coverage and we may use your winning images to promote the AOP Students Awards and AOP Student Membership.
Enter here.
Enter here.
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