You’ve read the job profiles, you’ve checked out the recruitment literature, now hear what it’s really like to work in the creative industries.

These people graduated a few years ago and have since gone on to successful careers within their own fields. Find out what their jobs involve, how they got there and what you need to do to follow in their footsteps.

• Anna, Multi-Platform Producer, BBC
• Anna, Publishing Manager
• Gemma, Art Editor, Redwood Publishing
• Hannah, Marketing Executive
• Ross, Head of Music, RDF Media