Is your career looking a bit peaky? If your working life needs a boost after a sluggish January, then visit our new Career clinic.

We have advice on your CV, tips for maximizing your free time, easy guides for dealing with things like tax, volunteering and networking.

And, as we approach Valentine's Day, we ask whether it's possible to Fall in love... with your career?

Fall in love... with your career

With your current job, was it love at first sight or did the love need time to grow?

Momtaz Begum-Hossain examines ways to help you fall in love with your career.

Make a date with your career »

Check in to the Career clinic

Whether you’re just starting out, or already working in the creative and cultural industries, the Career clinic can help.

We have advice on moving forward in your career, making sure you get that perfect job, and finding the right creative sector for you.

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But what’s it like to work there?

A creative career sounds great, but the details can be hard to imagine. What is a cultural heritage career? How do you get started in music?


Check out our guides to the creative and cultural industries. We describe how to get into each sector, and what to do once you’re there.

Make the right decision »

A cup of tea is all you need

If you only have a few moments to spare, try our quick tips for maximizing your career.

Put your feet up, brew yourself a cuppa and you’ll have ten new ideas before you’ve finished.

Enhance your career in your spare time »

CV –what goes into it?

Your CV should tell any potential employer that you’re better suited to the job than any other applicant. It should get you invited for an interview for that position.

But what goes into a CV? We offer ten simple steps to make your application stand out.

Building your CV »

Dealing with the tricky stuff

Creativity is the easy part. What can be harder is working out a tax return, dealing with intellectual property, or promoting your work.

For help with the more hard-headed side of a creative career, read our industry experts’ ‘How To’ guides.

How to … »

Are you a senior leader in the creative industries?

CLP and Ashridge Business School are teaming up again to run Advanced Leadership in the Creative Industries (ALCI) Programme.

Applications are currently open and you can join them for a taste of ALCI at Ashridge on 20 February.

Register here »