Careers fairs: tried and tested | ArtsProfessional

Is there more to careers fairs than free keyrings and Haribo? Careers fairs can be excellent or they can be unforgettably bad. Most are strikingly in between. But one organisation that is fuelling the industry with talent is Theatre Craft. It’s a well-established event, focused on offstage choices with a strong emphasis on training, apprenticeships and the essential ‘foot in the door’. It also happens to be one of the most interesting fairs.

If you are interested in a career in the arts, then careers fairs are a relaxed way of gaining insight. It is important not only to ‘experience’, but also to understand why the experience matters. All the world’s a classroom and events like this are about being in the room with other people and establishing yourself in a world you wish to explore.

Read more in my article about Career fairs at Careers fairs: tried and tested | ArtsProfessional