Tighten Up Your Social Media Privacy Settings: Don’t forget Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and Instagram!

Start Building Your Online Presence: Create your own blog, portfolio or website and showcase your talents.

Get Connected: Start building your network on platforms like LinkedIn and Google+

Don’t Forget Commercial Experience: Volunteer to help local businesses, schools or charities with their websites or online marketing.

Develop Your Skills & Knowledge: Pick up useful ‘all round’ skills, like HTML and CSS coding and learn the ins and outs of online marketing.

Keep Up To Date With The Latest News: Follow influencers, blogs, news sites in your niche.

Start Building Relationships With Key Employers: Reach out on social media platforms and keep connecting with relevant people!

Be Creative with your CV and Portfolio: Use all your creative skills to make your application stand out from the crowd.

Don’t Be Afraid To Start At The Bottom: Any experience in a digital environment counts; no job is too small or insignificant!

Start Building A Voice: The sooner you can get your voice heard in the industry, the better!

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Web Development and SoftwareFrom building 10,000 page websites to developing super-e�cient e-commerce platforms, software and web developers are usually intrinsic to the success of any website. Key responsibilities include coding the ‘back-end’ of a website, setting up feeds and keeping up to date with the latest coding and programming languages and techniques. Programming languages include Java, .Net, HTML, Perl, Ruby on Rails, Python and many more.

Search Engine Marketing (SEM)Search Engine Marketers are responsible for ensuring a website can be found on all the major search engines. Key responsibilities include setting up and managing both paid and natural search campaigns, staying up to date with the latest industry trends and using analytics tools to assess the e�ciency of a campaign. Search Engine Marketers also usually end up doing a bit of PPC and SEO as part of their role too!

Social MediaSocial Media Executives manage a company’s social media profile on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to ensure their brand message is being delivered. Key responsibilities include interacting with customers, developing campaigns and testing out new strategies on all social media channels. Needless to say a high degree of creativity and an outgoing personality are a must in this role!

Content Management and CopywritingContent Management and Production is all about getting the right information across in the right way on a website. Online Content Managers and Producers are responsible for making sure that everything that appears on a website (ie. words, videos, images, feeds) is SEO-friendly and fits with the brand and style of the site. Copywriting involves creating original, e�ective and eye-catching written material, (copy) for use on websites and online informa-tion channels.

Online and Digital MarketingPut simply, Online Marketing Executives are responsible for ensuring a brand can be found online. From e-mail and social media marketing to display and video advertising, online marketing pretty much covers anything that’s related to marketing on the internet. Key responsibilities include creating and managing e�ective Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and A�liate Marketing strategies

eGaming and Games DevelopmentSocial gaming, online gaming, video gaming, mobile gaming – you name it, games developers and designers get to build it, design it, try it and test it. Typical responsibilities for jobs in this space include building online gaming platforms, developing mobile gaming apps and ensuring games are compatible across a range of platforms and browsers.

Mobile and Applications (Apps) DevelopmentMobile and Apps Development is the creation and designing of programmes and applications used by consumers on mobile, smartphone or portable computing devices. It’s a Mobile/Apps Developer’s job to develop award-winning apps that can perform across the majority of operating systems. Key responsibilities include designing and developing apps, testing app usability and user experience, as well as keeping up to date with the latest mobile technologies.

Graphic Design & Web DesignGraphic designers and web designers are responsible for making sure websites look ship-shape when it comes to design, style and format. Key responsibilities include designing logos, mocking up and implementing website designs and ensuring all designs meet user experience requirements. Graphic and Web Designers often have to work with complex design systems and platforms like Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver so keeping up to date with the latest technology is crucial.

User Experience (UX)User Experience is focused on developing the easiest and best online experience for customers using a website. UX designers and developers are all about the user-experience and the user journey. They’re responsible for making sure a website is easy to use and navigate and that there’s a clear route to the checkout, particularly for e-commerce sites.

User Interface (UI) & UsabilityUser Interface (UI) and Usability is focused on the design and development of the front end, (shop window) look and feel of a website or online application. Working closely with User Experience professionals, UI and Usability developers are responsible for translating concepts and ‘mock-ups’ into visually stunning websites and applications.

eCommerceeCommerce refers to the process of selling products and services online. Jobs in eCommerce can vary from Digital Merchandising to Business Analysis and can also include things like Product and Project Management and Online Marketing. From managing individual products or brands online to analysing website performance, competitor analysis and product planning, you’ll do it all when you take on a career in the eCommerce industry.

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The above diagram shows some indicative paths into digital via University. It’s a guide and there are many examples of people entering through other routes.

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Project Management, E-commerce, Analytics, Buying & Merchandise, CRM, Media planning, Consulting, Sales & Business Development, Online Retail, A�liate Marketing, Social Media

Software Development, Satabase Engineeer, Integration, CMS/CRM, Games Development, Mobile Apps Development, Quality Assurance

Copywriting, Content Editor, A�liate Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

Software Development, Analytics, Sales & Business Development, Social Media, Gaming, CRM, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Insights, E-commerce, Testing, Mobile Apps

Media Planning, Online Advertising, Merchandising, Media Buying, Analytics, Project Management,Business Development, Social Media

Graphic Technology, Animation, Multimedia Graphics, Graphic Design, Art, Design

Law, Accounting & Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Business Management

Web Development, Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering

English, Journalism, Digital Media, Film Studies, Broadcasting, Media

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Biology

Sociology, History, Psychology, Geography, Philosophy, Drama

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