1. We know that many artists work for freelance.
A study conducted by an Arts Council comes up with a result that 41% of creative workers are self-employed. So the temporary work contracts can make for interesting and varied career, though the periods of unemployment between jobs are a reality for some artists.
2. Also the Freelance artists budget carefully.
Being self-employed means you are without any pension, holiday pay or maternity benefits. Contingencies such as falling ill or having children require pre-emptive financial planning and many other things.
3. Artists do self-promote you should also.
Many of them showcase their talents on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Linked in, as well as on their own websites too. So Having a good online presence shows employers that you are self-motivated and digitally literate enough to sell your own art.
4. Artists love socializing there art.
Networking events are the art world's equivalent to job hunting and you know how difficult it is, but with less misery and more booze you can find you success. Whether you're searching for commissions or trying to advance your career, networking gives you the chance to meet many industry professionals and expose yourself to new opportunities and new aspects of marketing.
5. Advertisement
Many artists publicise and exhibit their work and earn money from it. Some really famous illustrator from the collective After School Club explains: "Being in After School Club is great for motivation. It allows us to utilise each other's skills, therefore we have more resources to help one another. It's kind of like a creative support system. And lots of fun."
6. It's all about your portfolio.
The visual arts are less important than other disciplines. An art director at a graphic design company once told me that he'd think twice about hiring of someone with a first class degree, as he was worried they'd have no time for hobbies outside of work and this is a very serious problem. In his words not mine, "they might be really boring". This isn't to say you shouldn't aim high and another employer might appreciate a first class candidate. Rather, you should focus on making your portfolio the best you can. A good body of work speaks louder than the grades.
7. Other job options.
Some artists do supplement their income by doing a second job and doing so gives them financial security while they can eaisly exercise their creative passions. Take a look at some of these are prolific "double jobbers".
8. Other thing to enhance your skills.
Many artists take on the internships programs form very great companies to help kick start their career. Working for a company can prepare them with essential industry skills and improve your employability and also explore there mind for new ways of treating there passions. The question of payment is a hot meat ball in general, the shorter the internship, the less likely you are to get paid.
9. Job opportunities are growing.
There are currently over 1.9 million people working in the creative industries today. However, by 2016, the government expects this figure to sky rocket, with an additional 1.3 million new jobs in the private sector alone.
The creative sector is characterized by high levels of job satisfaction. As a result, the industry is highly competitive and jobs are sought after. If you have the passion and the motivation to stay ahead of the game, then a creative career can be an exciting and rewarding experience.
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