Leila Cosgrove can provide individual assistance with:

Juggling and managing creative passions and extracurricular activities is a balancing act. A time has to be made for rehearsals, gigging and regular practice as well as other study, exams, social life, family commitments and paying for the cost of living, which is always increasing! The BEARS TEAM can help to prepare a weekly money budget with ideas to earn extra income.

Creative Resume and Portfolio Preparation

To gain quality employment, we have to market ourselves. By creatively presenting interests, experiences, music recordings, artwork and other talents in colourful and eye-catching ways at interviews and auditions we can impress others and open the door to future sucess.

Volunteering, Part-Time and Casual Work Experience and Internships

• building skills through volunteering to achieve quality work experiences that can lead to permanent employment.
• volunteering possibilities are available including music, sporting, cultural and performing arts events.
• learn how to approach event organisers for work experience opportunities and how to develop networking that can lead into future paid employment in Australia and overseas.

To be successful, a Ladder of Life for the next 5-10 years can be built to support studies, build portfolios, develop networking skills and commence a career in Creative and Performing Industries, Music and Events Management. There are growing opportunities around the world as people seek quality entertainment, music, sport and recreational events.

Together with The BEARS Team Leila can provide information regarding:

• information on relevant University courses in the Creative and Performing Industries, Music and Events Management.
• how to combine current studies with practical musical and creative interests including upgrading and furthering study possibilities in Australia and overseas, such as Student Exchanges with international universities.
• how to recognise and use past AMEB, Trinity College London, Royal Academy of Dance and secondary school studies and work experience to build future career plans to ensure that wonderful creative talents are not wasted or lost.

QTAC Applications The BEARS TEAM can provide information on:

• university degrees in the Creative and Performing Industries, Music and Events Management and how to apply online through QTAC.
• university entrance requirements into these courses, varying from OP scores, pre-requisite subjects, portfolio presentations, interviews, audition and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• because each university's degree may have a different pre-requisite, care is needed when submitting a QTAC application.
• special requirements such as auditions, folios and interviews can be carefully explained before applying.

For any further information or to make an appointment refer to the About Us or Contact Us pages.