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26 January 2023
Want my job? with Essex House Dolly Nicola Rodriguez
Combining her love for organising with interior design, Nicola Rodriguez started her own company Essex House Dolly.
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23 January 2023
Want my job? with Fashion Stylist Emma Lightbown
"Getting experience being on set is key - you can be the most creative stylist in the world, but if you don’t understand how a shoot works and how to behave on set, then you won’t get very far."
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19 January 2023
Want my job? with Digital Content Creator Maria Polodeanu
"As an artist myself, freedom is one of the ultimate core values I hold to. This involves freedom to express myself within the art that I create, or in the project that I get to be involved in, but with freedom comes responsibility!"
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15 December 2022
Want my job? with chef, blogger and author Niki Webster
"I think the biggest challenge is the current economic issues. Both businesses and people are struggling right now. This means business is quite quiet at the moment. In terms of overcoming it - watch this space."
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12 December 2022
Want my job? with creative designer and art director Khutina Griffiths
"It’s ok and necessary to fail at things. There is nothing wrong with failure."
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8 December 2022
Want my job? with founder of 'Free To Be Creative' Emily Gardiner
"I get to work around the world – thanks to my laptop and wifi. If I want, I could book a flight to Bali and work from a hammock drinking a dragonfruit cocktail. It’s the freedom."
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5 December 2022
Want my job? with director Michael J. Diamond
"Don’t worry about not knowing anyone in the industry. Don’t worry about your poor exam results affecting your career. Go online and watch tutorials on how to film, direct, edit, and do it. Your smartphone is more powerful and capable than some of the kits I had when studying."
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1 December 2022
Want my job? with Creative Director for Reem Gallery Phoebe Minson
"Become obsessed, take notes, stick your neck out, make your own opportunities and don’t be afraid or put off by inconvenience or hard work."
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28 November 2022
Want my job? with graphic designer Sandra Prieto
"If you like it, do it! You have to be constant and always learning, do not stop studying, and also do not pay attention to people who try to underestimate your work."
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24 November 2022
Want my job? with Debutots franchisee Jennifer David
"There’s no ‘fast forward’ button, you just have to be consistent, determined, persevere, look ahead, and keep taking all the steps that need to be taken."
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21 November 2022
Want my job? with actress, model and reporter Gemma Gordon
"Don’t feel like you have to go to university or college if you would rather start working right away. Really understand what you are naturally good at and genuinely interested in, and follow that path."
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17 November 2022
Want my job? with Jordan Richards founder of RCCO creative agency
"Sometimes more work can seem like you are achieving more, but it's about the quality and impact of work that matters."
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14 November 2022
Want my job? with Harvey Morton award-winning entrepreneur and podcast host
"My parents always worked so hard, and while I had a really tough time throughout school and into sixth form and university due to lots of bullying, they always encouraged me to keep going and taught me the importance of being grateful for everything I had rather than being upset about anything I couldn’t control."
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14 November 2022
Want my job? with CEO Karen Everett
"My school’s career advisor told me I should aim to be a secretary. I really hope the advice given out today is better. I knew I wanted a career change but had to get away from London and clear my head to discover what I wanted to do."
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10 November 2022
Want my job? with PR veteran Natalie Trice
Having worked in PR for 25 years, Natalie Trice shares her wisdom and gives advice to young people who want to follow a PR career.
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30 September 2022
Want my job? with refugee charity worker Joe Harvey
We spoke to Joe Harvey about his career as a charity worker and the road he took to get there.
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22 September 2022
Want my job? with Bookbrunch reporter, writer, and interviewer Lucy Nathan
"To me, that balance is what matters, and it's a real joy that this job provides me with both that balance and something I am sincerely interested in and that gives me satisfaction."
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13 September 2022
Want my job? with freelance creative producer, Hafsah Malik
We spoke to Hafsah Malik, who took her love for media studies, moved to Dubai and made a career for herself doing what she loves. Hafsah shares her inspirations, aspirations and offers some timeless advice for young people.