A keynote speech from Steve McKevitt at Creative Skillset's TransFUSION conference, December 2013. What is the reality of working in the Creative Industries and what are the fusion skills employers are looking for?
6. My CDI
Journalism
Music
Internal Communications
Creative Writing
Video Games
Media (print and online)
Digital Media Production
Public Relations
Marketing
Branding
Sales
Graphic Design
TV/Film Production
Event Management
Research
Book Publishing
30. What people think they’ll be doing for a living
and what they actually end up doing for a living
are usually completely different.
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31. The Challenge for HE
What employers are looking for:
Divergent Thinkers
Determination
Talent
Fusion Skills
32. The Challenge for HE
What we get at the moment:
Straight Line Thinkers
Idealistic
Qualifications
Vertical Skills
33. Yes, but...
I’ve loved working in the Creative Industries
It’s been rewarding, challenging,
interesting, exciting, fast-moving
and ever-changing...
... but it’s not what I thought it would be.
And it’s definitely not for everyone.