How Much Should I Be Paid?
We thought it would be a good idea to show the minimum you should be paid per hour. Find out about the National Minimum Wage rate for your age, internships, apprenticeships, holiday pay entitlement and what to do if you are not being paid it! Rates are updated every April 1st.
Cover Email Tips
When emailing your CV as per the instructions on an advert, please ensure you do a cover email with it. With an average of 40+ applications for most jobs we publish, you need to give yourself the best chance of being considered for the post the employer has advertised. This starts with your cover email.
CV Writing Tips
If you are finding it difficult to write your CV for the TV/Film production industry – here are some starting tips of what to include. It is written by TV professionals and employers and widely accepted as the best way to present yourself and be successful.
Companies offering Work Experience Schemes.
Lizzie Evans has compiled a list of companies who offer specific work experience schemes. Here it is.
Using Your Car For Business.
If you use your car for business, here’s what you have to know.
Holiday Pay Calculator
Working out how much holiday pay you should be getting is easy with this Holiday Pay Calculator.
3 things all TV runners should know.
Runners cannot be self employed, whatever a company may tell you. This seems to crop up a lot so here are the facts.
Unpaid work experience – your questions answered
Some Film and TV companies are breaking the law with regard to not paying young people the National Minimum Wage where it is due.
You And The National Minimum Wage
Did you know that employers can’t avoid paying the National Minimum Wage if it’s due?
Tips for TV Runners
These tips are not exhaustive and most of it is probably common sense but just in case you’d like some pointers, please read on.