Getting a career in the media
Getting that work experience - essential to a career in the Media.
From this conference it seems that the main way to get your face noticed and your name remembered and therefore to find gainful employment in this industry is to get work experience and as much of it as possible. What follows are some tips for getting that work experience placement.
Simon Broadley - Hotbed Media Production company
Work experience is hugely important to companies as well as individuals. It is difficult to make a convincing case but it is worth it for both the individual to gain an insight and the company to view possible new staff with low risk.
Crispin Clark - training manager of Midland News Association
800 tickets were sold for this event alone so arm yourself with as much information and experience as possible. Start early as without perseverance you will not succeed.
Colin Clark - Editor of Birmingham Evening Mail
Making an impression can make a difference to your chances, go to work at all levels and be willing to work for nothing with enthusiasm.
Jenny Retty - BBC work experience placements
Background statistics:
- 1800 work experience placements, but many thousands of people apply.
- BBC Scheme - Centralised, application online by placements and departments. The person specification may indicate educational or personality profile.
- Not necessarily London, offices in Birmingham and Manchester as well as many others.
Tips
- Look what is on the placement description, interests and hobbies are important.
- Have an awareness of the BBC and the department you are applying for, what is their output, what issues concern them; show that you have done your research.
- Submit a well written application form, no spelling or grammatical errors.
- Be punctual and well presented.
- Show your passion for the job.
- Best reference about a student recently, “. . .pleasure to have around, knew his stuff, got a lot out because he put a lot in.”
For all current BBC vacancies:
- www.bbc.co.uk/jobs
- Contact BBC Recruitment on 0870 333 1330 or email recruitment@bbc.co.uk
- Ceefax - page 696
To apply for a work experience placement at the BBC visit
www.bbc.co.uk/workexperience
