How to... network and build community for your creative career

How to... network and build community for your creative career

Part of Freelance Week 2025 - support and tips on how to get the most out of networking

By Careers and Employability

Date and time

Thu, 5 Jun 2025 04:00 - 05:00 PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Attend this live online pre-session ahead of our in person networking event!

Building community and networks can feel like a daunting task, this session will aim to guid you through some clear ways to get started. Turning into less of a job and more embedded into your daily practise of building your creative career.

In this session you will:

  • Learn what we mean by networking / building community and why it is beneficial.
  • Understand different types of networking.
  • Start to get clear on you, your creative business and what to say when networking
  • Create an elevator pitch


Speaker bio:

Saph Haddouche is an Employability Educator at UAL. They have a background in marketing and partnerships with over a decade working in agencies, charities and social enterprises.

If you have access requirements, an urgent query, or if there are any barriers to your participation in this event, please email careers-support@arts.ac.uk as soon as possible, and we'll be happy to talk with you.

Image Credit: Casper File, 2023, BA Illustration, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this event for?

This session is aimed at everyone, whether you are a UAL student building something on the side of studying or a recent UAL graduate – everyone is welcome!

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