Career Development
BECTU offers subsidised courses on Upgrading your CV, Business Skills for Freelances and Pitching and Presentation to help you develop and enhance your career opportunities. We are able to do this with help from the Union Learning Fund.
Courses in 2008
All courses are held at BECTU's Clapham offices from 10am-5pm. To apply, please email Lesley Burt, Training Administrator or phone on 020-7346-0900. Please do not send any money until requested.
Business Skills for Freelances
Fee: £25
25 April 25 July 24 October
An invaluable guide on how to manage the financial aspects of a freelance career. Including the importance of business planning and cash flow forecasting,issues regarding tax and national insurance. Includes essential materials and follow-up support.
Upgrade Your CV
Fee: free
7 April 22 September
The essential elements of what makes or breaks a must-read CV. You will be working on your own CV and/or promotional materials and by the end of the day you will produce a final improved version. An invaluable course for anyone looking to find work or change career within the audio visual industries.
Pitching and Presentation
Fee: £30
11 July
Learn invaluable techniques on how to express yourself and your ideas confidently and effectively in public. Whether you're pitching an idea, being interviewed or making contacts, this practical course will help let your personality and your talents shine!