Leeds Event – The Sh! Awards

“What are you going to do after you graduate?”

The anxiety caused by those 9 words can be terrifying.  If you’re one of  The Lost Generation especially, there is no easy way out, there is no shortcut home.  You have to stand out to be noticed.

But how do you get that confidence? We leave university not knowing who we are, never mind what we are going to do with our lives.  The best way to find out if you enjoy something is to do.  Try.  Have a go.

Unfortunately we don’t often get the opportunity to try before we buy with a job, career or calling.  It’s very all or nothing, it’s a big commitment.  So how can you commit if you’re not even sure you want to do that job?

Competition Magic

My friend Lisa from Swamp mentioned the Sh Awards and immediately it made sense.  I like that they are engaging with The Lost Generation, stirring up competition & creating opportunity.   The message is simple: Why not enter a few competitions to see if creativity might be where you belong?

Pitch your work to influential creative directors, meet with top agencies, show off your work in an exhibition and, as if that’s not enough, win a 6-month paid placement.

There’s no brief, no fee and no catch,
simply enter your best creative work.

Your entry will be judged by award-winning creatives and professionals from the UK design industry.

Check out our judges page to find out who’s on this year’s panel.

This is a perfect example of business reaching out to you.  It’s a chance to have a go, and get feedback on how good your work is, where it fits & what you should do next.

How do you get noticed?

All you have to do is register at www.sh-awards.com & enter your best work. The prize is a 6 Month Paid placement & perhaps more importantly, valuable feedback & direct access to Senior industry figures who are looking for the next break out talent.

Do you know of any other similar events in Leeds? I’d be interested to hear about them.  What do you think of this way of getting experience?