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Welcome to the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT), the professional body for Music Therapy in the UK. BAMT acts as a central point for information about Music Therapy. We advocate for equal access to Music Therapy for all, promote the health benefits of Music Therapy as well as organise and advertise related events, support for professional practice, training courses and CPD.
This is the first ever online jobs fairs for trainee and newly qualified Music Therapists and Dramatherapists in the UK. It is being led by the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) and supported by The British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth).
The job fair is open to all trainee and newly qualified Music Therapists and Dramatherapists. Entry is free for BAMT and BADth Members, with a small fee for non-members. We will have a broad range of employers in attendance.
Attendees will be able to explore our bespoke customised online platform which includes a range of spaces such as an employer exhibition hall, auditorium and network lounge. You will be able to view the booth of each employer, find out about upcoming vacancies via the Jobs Board as well as arrange voice, text or video calls to meet potential employers.
There will be a range of webinars taking place across the day to give tips and advice on building employment and developing professional skills for the workplace. In addition to this, you'll be able to network with other attendees and can apply directly for jobs via the platform.
We will be hosting a number of webinars over the day, with experienced Music Therapists, Dramatherapists and Employers sharing their career development, tips for interviews and presentations as well as being available for Q&A sessions.
Our 4 webinars will cover:
10.30am:
What you need to know to work as a freelancer for organisations, this presentation will explore:
Presented by:
Crystal Luk-Worrall
11.30am:
Join to hear about the opportunities available to develop your career and be supported when working in the NHS, as well as the guidance and support offered by the professional bodies for Music Therapy (BAMT) and Dramatherapy (BADth).
Presented by:
Amanda Weaver
Clare Maddocks
Karen Eastwood
1pm:
Back by popular demand, this panel consists of employers attending the Jobs Fair who share their best tips and advice for how to prepare for job interviews and presentations.
Panelists:
Daniel Thomas
(Chroma)
Gabrielle Norman
(Chiltern Music Therapy)
Harri Nicholas
(NESSie In Ed CIC)
2.30pm:
Please note this webinar lasts 1hr 20 mins.
Experienced Music, Art and Dramatherapists share their career journeys, the passion they have for their work and answer your questions.
Presented by:
Alison Barrington
(Music Therapist)
Francesca Norouzi
(Art Therapist)
Heather Turkington
(Dramatherapist)
Louisa Webster
(Dramatherapist)
You will first need to register the above link, before the event to receive login details. After logging in and joining the event on the day, you will be able to explore the different areas of the virtual jobs fair by engaging in 1:1 chats with different employers (similar to choosing which booth to visit in a physical careers fair) as well as attending live career based talks on the mainstage.
To get the most out of the event, please update your CV prior to the event and be prepared to share it with potential employers.
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