Strong visual awareness, commercial focus, knowledge of industrial processes and techniques, computer aided design. Within design consultancies entry from this age could be problematic without prior experience. Product development posts a possibility. Entry on the craft side much less restrictive as often freelance. Competition Very competitive.
Contacts are vital along with persistence.
Be pro-active from early on in your course. Try to acquire as much work experience as possible, paid or unpaid if necessary. None applicable Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies commonly handle vacancies. Professional bodies Crafts Council. The data is Careers Services Trust copyright.