Collaborate
employability skills workshops for your students & graduates
popular workshops
- What employers look for.
- Creative team dynamics & the importance of interpersonal skills.
- Understanding job roles & identifying your values.
- Crafting a standout cover letter, portfolio & resume.
- Develop your personal branding & online presence.
- Interview prep & follow up tips.
- How to develop resilience & a growth mindset.
- Strategies for processing & learning from feedback.
- How to separate personal identity from work.
- Turning setbacks into opportunities for improvement.
- How to build a support network to navigate challenging times.
- Identifying what employers are looking for.
- Formatting & structuring a CV tailored to the creative industry.
- How to demonstrate your creative skills on your CV.
- Customizing CVs for different job roles & application processes.
- Time management tips to balance coursework & personal projects.
- How to build a relevant & diverse skill set.
- The benefits of mentorship.
- Leveraging university resources effectively.
- How to gain practical experience & build a professional network.
- Curating a portfolio that showcases your skills & creativity.
- How to demonstrate your creative values.
- Structure for a specific role while demonstrating versatility.
- Highlight your problem-solving abilities & the creative process.
- Catching the attention of time-poor hiring managers.
- How to identify your own interests, goals & values as a creative.
- Identifying company cultures, values & people of influence.
- How to craft a personalised cover letter that stands out.
- Preparing for interviews & calming first-day nerves.
- Understanding the application process & winning freelance clients.
We are available for bookings to contribute to your online, in-person, or panel events.
BESPOKE WORKSHOPS CAN BE CREATED ON REQUEST.
Emma Motram
Employability & Careers Adviser
Anglian Ruskin University
It has been great to work with Sam and Tern Heads over the last year and see the platform take shape and grow.
Sam has delivered a couple of talks now for our students on creative courses including Graphic Design and Illustration, which have been really inspiring, informative, confidence boosting and pitched perfectly to their level as aspiring entrants to the creative industries.
Sam has also offered an excellent range of free Student Takeover events which I have been able to promote to our students, covering lots of key topics important to their future career development. Very much looking forward to continuing working with Sam in the new academic year.
John Chandler
HE Manager, Creative Portfolio (UAL)
South Essex College
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration students at the University Centre South Essex received an amazing, inspiring talk from Sam of Tern Heads about her organisation and the role of the intern within the wider creative sector. They were buzzing about the event afterwards!
Tracey Wells
Careers & Employability Service Manager
The University of Westminster
We were delighted to involve Sam in one of our recent webinars for students. She gave up her time freely, gave an engaging talk, and was really easy to work with. I hope we can invite her back soon!
Steve Page
Graphic Design Lecturer
South Essex College
Sam from Tern Heads was involved in a live project with our Year 2 BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration students at the University Centre.
Sam took on the role of Senior Designer on a collaborative live project we were undertaking for the Estuary 2021 project.
Taking time to mentor students and give advice, Sam helped everyone have a successful outcome.
Thanks Sam, for all the hard work and effort.
be our guest
Think of us like a finishing school for creatives!
get personalised
creative career support
Paul Butler is a qualified Creative Careers Adviser and member of the Career Development Institute (CDI). Paul is an experienced Design Director & Creative Industries Lecturer with a passion for helping emerging creatives find a footing in their chosen industry.
We can look in depth at any of the following areas:
🤩 CV, Portfolio, Showreel
👨💻 Online Presence & Personal Branding
🤝 Networking & Interviews
📄 Cover letters, Applications & Goal Setting
Investment:
Students & Grads = £45
Career Changers = £65
50 min Zoom session
Book 6 get 1 free!
Sam is the founder of Tern Heads and a full-time Senior Graphic Designer with 16+ years of experience working in the branding and packaging design industry. She has worked for numerous clients including Disney, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Surprise, Nutella, and Tyson Foods, and has 10+ years of experience interviewing & mentoring emerging creatives.
Sam is passionate about helping others to achieve their career dreams and wants to improve the transition from education into industry for both fresh talent and employers.
Get feedback on your:
🤩 Portfolio & CV
📄 Job applications or cover letters
👨💻 Personal Website
💬 Social Profiles
Investment:
£25 – Send your links & get an email response with personalised improvement tips.
£40 – per 45 minute video call + the recording.
£140 – 4x video call bundle: last one half price (save £20)
*Please note: Sam is not a qualified careers advisor and can only give advice based on her professional opinion. Employment success is not guaranteed. For specialist advice, please contact Paul Butler.
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