Find a job

Jobs sites, also known as jobs boards, list vacancies. They can let you set up job alerts, and store your CV and cover letter to make it easier to apply for jobs.

Check out our job boards and find others specific to your area of creative practice: Creative Industries Job Board List (PDF 385KB).

There are many recruitment agencies specialising in the creative industries, including media, fashion and digital.

• Look at their websites and get a feel for the kind of opportunities they advertise.
• Research which agencies would be a good match for your experience and goals and get in touch.
• If you are the right fit, they will keep you on their books and contact you with appropriate opportunities.

Social media channels are frequently used by employers to promote job vacancies.

• Follow companies and agencies on social media as they often post job opportunities.
• Engage with them, tag other people and post appropriate related content
• It is important to remember that you need to present an engaging and professional persona.
• Think about your profile picture and details and make sure they communicate who you are and what kind of work you are looking for.
• Promote yourself and enhance your online profile with samples of work, images and links to your portfolio.

Employers have a legal obligation to make reasonable adjustments to both the recruitment process and workplace to ensure disabled people are not disadvantaged.

Read more about applying for jobs if you have a disability: Links to resources for disabled students (PDF 210KB)

Learn about UAL's student disability service.