Sourcing My Placement
It took me 7 months of applications before I started getting consistent responses. So trust me when I say the placement search isn’t always cute. I tweaked my CV a hundred times, crafted endless cover letters, and still often heard nothing back. But things changed when I started asking for help.
I reached out to my DPS mentors and suddenly… things clicked. In just one month, I had several offers lined up:
- Paris Baguette (thanks to a contact from one of my advertising tutors)
- Tea Rebellion (sourced through the DPS newsletter)
- And of course… the London Symphony Orchestra, which I found through Creative Access.
I ultimately chose the LSO because it felt aligned with my passions. Music has been a huge part of my life since I was little, and the idea of working behind-the-scenes at an orchestra excited me, especially in an office setting where I could grow creatively and professionally.
Creative Access was key to this opportunity. They’re an incredible organisation that helps people from underrepresented backgrounds access job opportunities within the creative industry. I’m now part of their Springboard Programme, which offers mentoring, workshops, masterclasses and ongoing support. Honestly? Game-changer.
I attended the induction session for their Springboard Programme, which was hosted at the ITV Studios in west London. It was such a cool opportunity to meet the creative access team and other young professionals who were trying to break into the creative industry.
