Success stories

I have StartinTV.com to thank for my first break in TV Presenting a few years ago.

Since then I have had a rich and varied career in both presenting and producing. StartinTV.com is a wonderful service and I would recommend it to those looking to make a start, or just wanting to keep up to date with whats about in the industry.
Georgina Burnett

Through StartinTV I have been selected for work experience placements with the production companies Outline Productions and Fourth Passenger and by one independent producer.

Although I did not find my current position through StartinTV, the CV and interview advice provided on the site have been really helpful in my job hunting. I have also found the weekly updates on training and jobs from David Wheeler very useful.

I will be returning to StartinTV as a member for my future job hunting.
Andie Daraki

Since joining StartinTV.com I have gained camerawork experience on a Promotional music video and work as a runner on a corporate project for BMW. I met some wonderful contacts during this experience and had a really great time. I earned triple my StartinTV subscription fee on one 2 day job and am looking forward to more in the future. I highly recommend this service.
Ash Parker

After struggling for months to even get a response to TV job applications, I decided to check out the StartinTV.com site again and shortly afterwards signed up. I have not been disappointed!
Randal Jack

David Wheeler provided some excellent insights for our students and provided just the kind of motivational talk to get them started on planning their career routes.
Paul Manning Head of School of Media & Film (WInchester)

Having come from working in corporate videos I was unsure how to approach finding work in broadcast, and what level I should be aiming for. StartinTV gave me invaluable advice, without which I would have had difficulty getting my foot in the door. I subsequently got a 6 week Runner job, which was fantastic. I loved the work, and met loads of great people. Thank you StartinTV.
Rose Lobban

StartinTV is excellent. I had great fun on all the projects I undertook with them and I also managed to secure a great job at the BBC as a Studio Allocator because StartinTV helped me with my CV skills. I would recommed it to anyone! Keep up the good work StartinTV and THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
Catherine Cheyne

Your website has been a valuable resource to our education establishment and our students. It is positive to see individuals like David Wheeler, giving his time and good advice to our students. Thank you for all the support. South East Essex College.
Tammy Ellis Curriculum Leader

I'm a GOLD member and have just spent and exceedingly valuble half hour getting interview coaching from David Wheeler over the phone. Thanks so much! The ideas were spot on and extremely useful. I have every confidence now. Cheers again. John
John Williams

I would like to thank you for the phone call, it was truly a great reassurance regarding the constructive relationship I know I will develop with your service.
Nour Wazzi

My experience of StartinTV has been overwhelmingly positive. Initially I had a few offers of work experience and then out of the blue I had a phone-call from a Corporate Film Production Company. They seemed unfazed by my lack of experience in the industry and were interested in what skills and knowledge I could bring from my work within the NHS. I have been a production Assistant for Straker Films for a month now and I would strongly recommend StartinTV.
Naomi Coates

I was a member last year and MORE than happy to re-join. Thanks so much for all your advice... my CV has been viewed lots!
Gemma Gurvitz

StartinTV provide a prompt and thorough service. Thanks to the phone calls I've been helped through nerve-wracking interview preparations. The CV advice has been totally invaluable too. It is really a very excellent service and website. I've just landed a fab job too!
Sophie Mackinder

I was really motivated and delighted that within a WEEK of putting my Screen-Debut Showreel on StartinTV.com I got an audition for a TV Presenter job! And I feel so supported and inspired by the enthusiasm, encouragement and guidance I have received from both Trish and David. I'm confident that StartinTV is going to help me reach my goal.
Tracey Wiltshire

The site is very easy to use, and all the extra information I require can be found in the FAQ page. Fantastic!
Helen Emmott

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my CV.I am very grateful for your honest advice and thorough evaluation - I will definitely take onboard your comments.
Peter Jones

StartinTV actually gives you information you can never normally find out. Stuff that is never really spoken about... just mutually understood by those that already work in the industry. So thanks a lot. It's a real eye opener.
Helen Teeling

StartinTV.com is an easy site to get around & gives an amazing amount of advice for free. I was pleasantly surprised at how much help you give without even registering! I decided that with that much help BEFORE registering; you must be as good (if not better) after!
Helen Clark

I have some good news and a big thank you to make to you. Last week a Producer saw my showreel on StartinTV and offered me a job presenting a Documentary in Nigeria for the Discovery Channel. It's very exciting but also a little scary!! Thank you for all your hard work that has made the StartinTV website known as a place for Directors to turn to when looking for new talent.
Alexa Bickford

This is a great service and one I always recommend to my students. Georgina
Careers Adviser - University of Lancashire

Very easy and the site is very helpful and offers a lot of options - Matthew Robinson.*** Very good -All my questions were answered - Lorna Dutch.*** Very easy to use and the success stories provide genuine inspiration - Nick Weake.*** The site is extremely easy to use, informative and well presented - Rochelle Ferguson.*** I found the site exceptionally easy to use and provided some really useful insights and tips - Kyla Brennan.***
Some comments from our members...

"Thought I'd let you know I have just been offered two weeks work experience with a production company who liked my CV. Just wanted to say thank you for all your CV help and advice. I am graduating from university in a few months and have been told that the work experience placement is a great way to get my foot in the door when jobs come up so I plan to make the most of this opportunity!"
Jess Newman

I'd been on the site just 2 weeks when Redback films called having seen my CV on StartinTV.com. I'd already done a bit of running and I started 2 days later, researching and developing new programme ideas. After 2 weeks I was asked if I could do a third, and then they offered me a paid contract. Following that I've a lot more confidence to get out there and go for it.
Fiona Bentley

As a result of your advice I rehashed the CV completely and did 2 weeks work experience with Leopard Films on location shoots. Then I was a junior researcher on Richard and Judy. Now I am a paid Development Intern with 12 Yard Productions working on ideas for new shows. It shows that your website really works. Thanks very much.
Paul Brassey

I saw your job email for Runners at Princess prds, applied and was excited but terrified when I got the call for interview. They were really nice. 2 days later I had the job!!! Then I was driving into work at Blenheim Palace (!) with my pass, and was later promoted to head runner. Thank YOU StartinTV.com.
Catherine Lee

Hi Start in TV team! Just thought you might like to know that I am now the Corporate Events Production Assistant for 'TTM Ltd;' thanks to your job alert system..... and I will be paid a reasonable wage for doing it. It will be a great way to build on my 'events' know-how because TTM are really keen to involve me in the entire process. This will take me a big step closer to my dream job and has given me a real confidence boost.. Thanks Start in TV!
Julie Dawson

I just wanted tell you how I have been getting on with the site as I am a new member. To be honest I couldn't be happier. My C.V is being view by quite a few companies and I have had a screen test for a new channel. I have been in talks and hopefully should start working very soon. I have found the advice to be useful and interesting. I will tell my Friends about your site and I am very pleased that I joined. Thanks for help.
Lisa Hanlon

Thanks very much for that advice. This whole website is a great idea and CV help is fantastic.
Anna Edwards

I wasn't sure about paying - but I've had 3 days work experience and four days paid work. I have updated my CV and look forward to more opportunities.
Angela Reading

Thank you StartinTV, I was spotted, now working as a runner/researcher on a new documentary. Love the changes BTW!
Jenny Middleton

Thanks for the advice on my CV. Next day I was asked for an interview to research/present new cable show. Didn't get the job, but feel more optimistic now!
Gordon Jones

I've had 2 paid days, and 3 days work experience so far through StartinTV. Have an interview tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.
Joseph Paxton

I am amazed this happened so quickly, I only registered a week ago! I am even very much into food and love cooking shows! It is really great to get a foot in the door and fantastic to finally break into TV. I was a bit hesitant at first, shelling out, so it is so nice to know StartinTV works! Fantastic.
Claudia Griffiths, Runner on BBC's Saturday Kitchen, now permanent at BBC

I am absolutely delighted the opportunity came up. It has not been that long since I joined StartinTV, and it is actually really good timing just now! I am extremely interested in food and lifestyle, so for me this is a brilliant opportunity. I am really raring to go!
Sarah Cross. Runner on BBC's Saturday Kitchen.

What a great idea! The site is really easy to use, very informative and useful. e.g. The 'jargon' and 'Which job is for me' pages as well as the links. The CV section was easy to fill out, giving good detail about the individual without being too arduous. Great!
Sarah Bill

CV Centre is fantastic!
Michael Canning

I think the website is easy to use and attractive for capturing the serious, interesting people. It points out how serious the profession is and has no hidden secrets. I think it's great!
Jennifer Macdonald

Thanks for all your help, the site is great. I've now seen the whole thing, my CV is up, it's all so simple! Thanks again
Abby OSullivan

I think it is a very good site already!
Alexandra Vilcu

The site looks superb, well impressed with the idea, need all the experience I can get!! About time something like this started.
Toni Ireland

I'm dead excited about the possibilities here, and eager to put my CV in front of producers. This HAS to be one of the best ways of doing it. Smart idea.
Garry Dobson