Breaking into a new industry can be tough, whether as a recent graduate, junior hire or while making a career change, start your career off with a clear pathway.

Preparation and positioning can make all the difference when you’re making your first moves in a creative industry career. We’ll help you make the strongest possible impression so you can stand out for the right reasons and feel confident taking your first step into the industry.

Our candidate database

We've spent 25 years building relationships with organisations and employers in the creative industries, so we know this space inside out. Our candidate database is specialised and industry specific. Everyone who submits their resume is evaluated by our recruitment team.

Our database is exclusively ours, built and used exclusively by our team, so you're not just a keyword-match in some generic system. It’s private, secure and we never sell or share your data. When you submit your resume or apply for a job with us, you're entering a database designed specifically for creative industry careers.

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Mentoring

Starting out in your career can feel overwhelming. The pressure to stand out, secure a great role, and build career momentum is a lot to tackle at once. Book a one-on-one mentoring session to help you position yourself right from the very beginning.

We work with entry level & junior professionals looking to build confidence, sharpen their skills, and stand out in job applications or enter into the creative industries. Through one-on-one mentoring, we’ll guide you on how to improve your applications, strengthen your interview skills, and position yourself for the opportunities you want most. We believe in the power of genuine, personalised support, and our mentors are here to champion your potential, your voice, and your future.

Why early career strategy matters

  • First impressions stick with you

    A polished resume and professional presentation signal that you’re serious about your career and are ready for new opportunities. Volunteering & internships show you’re taking initiative.

  • Your personal brand represents you

    A clear personal brand helps employers quickly understand your skills, strengths and ambitions. It also shows them who you are and demonstrates how you’d fit into workplace culture.

  • Online platforms are the first point of call

    LinkedIn and social media almost always act as your first introduction, make sure they reflect you well or keep them clearly separated if certain online profiles are strictly personal.

  • Early momentum builds opportunities

    Strong foundations, commitment and connections now create pathways to bigger roles and long-term career growth. You can start building towards your career goals from day one.

Get ready to apply for jobs

Use our checklist to see if you’re prepared to apply for jobs and land your first role


Candidate preparation

Before applying

Interview checklist

Get ready and feel confident going into your interview

When you land a role

If you've been offered your first role, check everything before you accept

Congratulations on landing your first role!

Placed by EP Australia

Meet Mitch Stanley
Producer,
No Coincidence Media


“EP Australia gave me confidence that this CEO appointment was being handled with the highest standards of rigour and integrity. The process was consistently clear with open, honest communication. I felt thoroughly briefed and well supported at every stage.”

Tom Avison, CEO, Perth Film Studios
Placed by EP Australia

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