BBC ACADEMY Television Design

http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/production/article/art20140502163041659
Advice from industry professionals on getting into television production. So useful to find this and I do feel a lot more prepared and relaxed after hearing these professionals talk about getting into this work and what they want to see from new talent... they just want friendly faces and people who will work hard. I can do that! I can do this.

Top tips for getting into the industry:
Be DETERMINED
Persistent
Research the people you will be working with
Have an understanding of what they do and how what you do fits in with them
Put effort into cover email/CV - make it relevant to the job
Be visual (visual CVs are great)
Keep working, keep collaborating, keep busy
Have something you can talk about when you do meet people
Keep your chin up!
This one's a bit scary. I am worried that it might be too much for me as I struggle with anxiety and pressure but I am doing so much better and I think I'm about ready to be an adult...

Soft Skills:
Ability to work as part of a crew
Attitude whilst working as part of a crew
Be happy, sunny, busy, willing and hardworking!
BE A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH
Adaptable, flexible 
Ready smile and positive attitude
^^This is what I need to demonstrate next week at the BBC. I need to be the best Jay possible and just give it my all.

Advice:
When on set, be quiet, listen and work really hard
Trust your instincts
Be prepared for every situation
When approaching company / head of production etc KNOW WHAT THEY DO AND WHO THEY ARE
Be humble and have aspirations
Be yourself