Questions

What would you say to someone considering the Skills Bootcamp?

If you want a rounded overview of the process and may not be sure of what you want to do yet – it’s a good place to get an understanding of each department as you are provided a lot of information.

How was your experience of accessing Skills Bootcamp careers support?

Support has been good – emails from different sources with opportunities and networking events.

What are some of the best things about your Skills Bootcamp experience or your biggest achievements?

I really enjoyed my placement on BBC Doctors, being in on a real set and seeing the way in which it functions. Also getting to float between departments was very helpful for me – observing the skills needed for working in different departments.

Tell us about yourself and your journey to studying a Skills Bootcamp.

When applying for the bootcamp I was a recent graduate searching for a stepping stone into the industry I want to work in – screen industry. I saw the bootcamp on Instagram and decided to apply.

Why did you choose to study a Skills Bootcamp at the University of Birmingham?

I wanted to gain further knowledge and practical experience of the production process.