The new workbook supports career planning and job search
Wondering how to steer your career in the direction you want within the cultural and creative industries?
Discover a free workbook that provides an excellent foundation for your job search and helps you plan your next career step! This workbook is created specifically for creative and cultural sectors.
This newly released workbook is designed for professionals considering a career move, students nearing graduation, aspiring creative entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in developing their skills and expertise.
The workbook guides you through:
- Building a compelling expert brand
- Enhancing and targeting your job search
- Exploring entrepreneurship from fresh perspectives
- Using social media strategically
- Developing networks and cross-sector collaboration
The topics aim to support strategic career development—such as strengthening professional identity, recognizing the value of your expertise, and creating new forms of collaboration with clients and employers. The workbook also includes videos and exercises.
Take a look and see what kind of inspiration it can offer you!
Download the workbook below (or share the link to this page):
Further information:
Vilja Byström
tel. +358 40 561 8967
vilja.bystrom@taku.fi
The CreativeGPS project supports experienced creative professionals navigate their careers. It is co-funded by the Interreg Central Baltic Programme.
The project partners are Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture NDPC, Tallinna Business Incubator and Trade Union for Arts and Culture Professionals TAKU. Learn more about the project here >>
CreativeGPS is now publishing an open-access workbook that shares best practices and key insights.
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