{"id":844,"date":"2023-12-19T13:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T13:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trcmedia.org\/alumni\/factual-fastrack\/interview-muireann-mcginty-2\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T19:09:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T19:09:49","slug":"interview-patricia-moore","status":"publish","type":"alumni","link":"https:\/\/trcmedia.org\/alumni\/factual-fast-track\/interview-patricia-moore\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview – Patricia Moore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Factual Fast Track – Interview<\/h1>\n

Patricia Moore<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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What made you apply to Factual Fast Track?<\/h2>\n

I was at a stage where I needed a bit of a re-set and felt it was time to re-evaluate my career, so it came along at the perfect time.\u00a0 Maybe it was because the pandemic gave us all plenty of time to think about what we wanted, and what\u2019s important.\u00a0 I thought about it for ages, tried to talk myself out of it and then finally applied.\u00a0 Because it was going to be a mix of online and face-to-face sessions, I knew it would be very manageable with my other commitments, and the training sessions sounded great. The promise of a production placement with another indie \u2013 something that\u2019s guaranteed to get you out of your comfort zone \u2013 was both exciting and terrifying, but the prospect of working with and learning from other creative people was really appealing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What was your biggest takeaway?<\/h2>\n

For me, there were several big takeaways.\u00a0 One was being reassured that living and working in the Nations & Regions is not \u2013 and should never be \u2013 a barrier to success.\u00a0 Regional representation has never been more important and my mentors, plus many of the guest speakers and trainers we worked with, helped me recognise that it is a major selling point.<\/p>\n

Another was the people \u2013 being part of a group of like-minded, brilliant people who are all at similar career stages, and who share a passion for all things tv, is such an asset.\u00a0 Our WhatsApp group is always active, giving us all an immediate support network who are available for advice, sharing of contacts and to have a good laugh with.<\/p>\n

Another big takeaway is the expansion of my industry contact network \u2013 Factual Fast Track got us up close and personal with some of the most influential people in broadcasting, with access that would be difficult to achieve otherwise.\u00a0 The onus is on each of us to follow up with and nurture those contacts \u2013 it\u2019s all about building relationships and Factual Fast Track is a great calling card.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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How did the Factual Fast Track programme help with your career?<\/h2>\n

The Factual Fast Track programme has been a huge help for me in career terms \u2013 it has helped me work out what I want to do next, and how I am going to get there.\u00a0 Sometimes it just takes someone outside your immediate network to help you see what you\u2019re capable of.\u00a0 The industry mentors were brilliantly insightful and generous with their time and advice; the career coach was an asset I would never have considered.<\/p>\n

Getting a placement with an indie with the fantastic reputation that Firecracker Films has, is amazing and has opened so many doors for me.\u00a0 Seeing how other people and companies work is always useful \u2013 and I have really relished that opportunity.\u00a0 Overall, the programme has helped me focus on my next steps career-wise, and has instilled in me a new confidence in myself and my skills and talents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What advice would you give someone applying for Factual Fast Track Scotland and Northern Ireland?<\/h2>\n

I would say \u2013 don\u2019t listen to the voice in your head that says it\u2019s not for you \u2013 and don\u2019t hesitate, because if you don\u2019t grab this opportunity, someone else will and trust me, you\u2019ll regret it when you find out what they\u2019ve learned and the opportunities they\u2019ve had.\u00a0 We should never lose the hunger for learning \u2013 this programme will re-energise you and remind you why you\u2019re working in tv.\u00a0 You\u2019ll develop new skills, hone your talents and if you\u2019re lucky enough to get a place, grab it with both hands and enjoy every minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Are you interested in this programme or do you have any questions about our courses? <\/p>\n

Contact us via this form and a member of our team will get back to you via e-mail.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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