Career Advice
How to conquer impostor syndrome
Scoring the job is not always the confidence boost you'd expect. Many people in the arts suffer from crippling self-doubt…
You should really be nicer to your colleagues – rude behavior is contagious
A growing body of research says experiencing or witnessing rudeness can have harmful effects on performance and creativity.
How creatives can be more entrepreneurial
A new survey revels that young designers and creatives are more likely to have entrepreneurial ambitions. Here's how to foster…
Career spotlight: Puppeteer
In the latest instalment of our spotlight series, three renowned puppeteers tell us what it takes to pursue a career…
In defence of day jobs
Cleaning chicken legs or delivering pizzas because you can't afford to be a full-time creative might be a blessing in…
Creating ideas that stick
Success to "stickability" is a matter of a few points that will cast your idea above the drone.
Career spotlight: Costume designer
Three established costume designers reflect on their careers, describe a typical day, and offer advice for would-be designers.
Boomer versus millennial: the generation gap in arts careers
When I was your age... A 60-something and a 20-something compare their experiences in the world of work.
Career spotlight: Contemporary jeweller
Contemporary jewellery is a celebrated and varied art form. We find out what defines the artistic medium today and how…
Rethinking career development in the arts
Limited resources mean that career development in the arts can be a challenge but that doesn't mean there are no…