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On this week's episode of Grad Stories, join our new podcast host Holly as she sits down and chats about what it takes to organise Dublin Film Festival with Film Studies and English Literature graduate Peggy MacHale!

**Read below for more info on how you can kickstart your creative career after college!

• Skills are the key to your future: Reflect on your skills from your studies, student clubs and societies, volunteering and work experience. With the help of Trinity Careers Service

• Don't forget to articulate your skills to employers on your CV/LinkedIn Profile and at interview.

• Some structure to reflect on our skills can be useful, try Trinity's Guided Reflection tool
• Interested in developing your skills for the film industry?Make sure to keep up to date with Screen Ireland

• Opportunities abound!: Join the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) Student Network to get first dibs on discounted film tickets and job opportunities and/or submit a film to DIFF First Frame to be in with a chance to have it screened!
• See the jobs page at Irish Film and Television Network (IFTN)
• Networking: Trinity Careers Service is here to help with making connections with employers and alumni! Join Trinity's alumni to student network, it's called mentoring
• For film & TV specific networking stay connected with DIFF Find out more about Careers in Screen