EMPLOYMENT

I plan to work locally around Castlepoint or Bournemouth town centre. I will

start freelancing so I can earn money through my creative hobbies. I also plan
on bookselling at the Waterstones in Castlepoint since I am experienced in
working in calm, relaxing environments such as a library. I am also passionate
about storytelling so this job will also fit with my interests. This store is within
walking distance, so I don’t have to worry about travel difficulties.

WATERSTONES – BOOKSELLER
SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS JOB:
-Communication skills
-Initiative
-Willing to learn
-Willing and ability to work as a team
-Giving and receiving feedback
-Problem solving skills
-Passion, love of books
-Management skills
Over the course, I learnt how to manage my work and time in order to stay
organised and meet deadlines. This will be useful when arranging books on
shelves and displays, balancing my job with education and hobbies and
organising my tasks.
I can also work independently by taking initiative. For example, doing my own
research and taking notes and asking for help from other if I’m struggling with
a task. Additionally, I have a desire to learn and improve my skills so I can
become more experienced with working at the bookstore and other retail jobs.

FREELANCE ARTIST:
SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS JOB:
-Independence
-Research skills
-Passion
-Drawing skills
-Technical skills (Familiar with animation/ drawing software and hardware such
as drawing tablets)
-Management skills
-Communication skills

The Creative Media course has helped me develop these skills. I will be able to
talk with commissioners and other artists, manage my time to meet deadlines
and work within a schedule as well as improving my creative skills. Freelancing
also requires lots of independence so this skill will prove very useful when
freelancing.