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 The Struggles of Young Adults entering the Media Industry  After leaving sixth form, I completed my A-Levels and was left deciding what path I wanted to take in my future career. Looking around me, my peers had their future decided and their Universities/Apprenticeships selected, whilst I was still stuck in a spiral of decisions I need to make. When I brought up my concerns to teachers/parents, I would be fed back with the reply,  “Don’t worry, you’ve got time.” This didn’t give me the immediate calming affect which was intended. In my eyes, this added to my worries. Having time helps, but thoughts of wasting it was added stress. Eventually, after weighing up my strengths and interests, I finally made my decision. I’ve always been interested in writing and entertainment, so pursuing a career in these strengths would be ideal as well as enjoyable. This led me to the idea of production. I watch television day to day, but I also write my own ideas and short plots in my spar...

  About me My name is Maisie O’Neill and I am 18 years old seeking opportunities into the Media industry. Last year, I completed A-Levels of Biology, Chemistry and English. Now, I’m working towards my dream career where I can use my writing, which would be journalism or production.  So far, I have found difficulties in finding roles for entry-level applicants, as they require experience. Although apprenticeships are available, however not many, so few are successful.  My interests  On the side, I enjoy writing either creative stories/plots or factual essays. Comparing novels has always been an interest of mine, researching context and using extensive analysis. I find myself writing from my own creative ideas often, whether that be novel ideas or plots for films. As well as this, I am a sociable and outgoing individual who enjoys seeing friends and family. I would love to use my interests and skills in a future career, so a creative and sociable industry like media wo...

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