Get your career moving

We've got more training and advice, just for you

Once the exhibition is over, there's still plenty that you can be doing to land your first job. And we can help. The D&AD training and advice sessions for creative graduates are happening on Thursday 26 June 2008 at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD.

You can find out more about how these will help you below. Sessions cost £5 each or £6 for non-members, and £15 for the whole day (D&AD members only). The day starts at 9am sharp.

• Beat the competition

  Presentation skills and interview techniques, 9.30am – 10.30am

  If you're after a job, first impressions count. Work on the fundamentals, and then let your work speak for itself.

  Your hosts: Mandy Wheeler, Punch It Up and Tim Ashton, Antidote

• Make your ideas your own

  Copyright and idea protection, 10.45am – 11.45am

  Once your creative idea is out there, how do you make sure you get the credit? The lawyers from Design Protect will show you how.

  Your host: Alex Papakyriacou, Briffa Lawyers/Design Protect

• How did we do it?

  Standing out from the crowd, 10.45am – 11.45am

  Find out how to get that great first job, from New Blood exhibitors and award winners who've got their first great jobs.

  Your hosts: Lisa & Alex, Glue London, and a whole host of other recent, award-winning graduates

• Making your mark

  Getting the most out of placements, 12pm – 1pm

  Want to know how to maximise your chances of turning your placement into something permanent? Thought so.

  Your host: Garrick Hamm, Williams Murray Hamm and D&AD Vice President

• Going solo

  Freelancing or starting your own business, 2pm – 3pm

  You don't have to wait to strike out on your own or start your own studio. Find out what it's like from two creative business pioneers.

  Your hosts: Andrew Ross, Andrew Ross Studio; Greg and Al, Collective

• Staying fresh

  How to be successful, 2pm – 3pm

  You've got the dream job. Now, how do you keep your creativity bubbling away? And become successful? Find out how.

  Your hosts: Andy Sandoz and Ben Mooge, Work Club