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Starting Out and Riding the Media Tsunami 14 Apr 2009
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Adam Burrows:
You graduated from University and the fun ended all too abruptly, adult life beckoned you with one slender finger emerging from a black hooded cape, it was time to decide on a career. To get the fun back in life you, (like me), probably thought "Well I'd like a career with a good amount of creative...
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First Post Musings 19 Mar 2009
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Clare Wiley:
Greetings everyone. This being my first official foray into the big bad world of online blogging, I thought I’d introduce myself. I’m Clare, a recent graduate of Manchester Uni who has humble aspirations of journalistic stardom. Anyhoo, after spending a few years writing for student papers,...
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Hello From Me 16 Sep 2008
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GoodWillJobHunting:
This first post is just going to be a quick introduction to who I am and what I will be posting in this here blog. My name is Will but some call me the Blog Father* and I am 21 years old. I recently graduated this summer and I have decided not to move back home which leaves me int he daunting...
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Dealing With Rejection 17 Sep 2008
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GoodWillJobHunting:
Hello again. I'm thinking about applying to do a masters degree next year so in the mean time I have been in need of a job. Just so I can get some savings, show on my CV that I have been doing something oh and most importantly pay for rent, food, living etc. So I have been applying to any/every job...
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The Sitch (situation) 07 Dec 2008
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GoodWillJobHunting:
Hello good people of the web, Right so at the moment I have a low paying job that has the require soul crushing property that all post graduate jobs seem to entail.However I obviously don’t want to be doing this till I retire. This year was supposed to be a nice relaxing year with not much... |
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February 27 Feb 2009
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GoodWillJobHunting:
Howdy doody Startling new research on my life found this out So I applied for a lot of work experience places and I found most of them required previous experience, how mental is that? That is why you should never trust anyone who works in a bar. Every bar job requires previous experience and so to... |
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Oooh Updates 15 Mar 2009
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GoodWillJobHunting:
Hello digital friends, Just some updates I will keep the short and sweet. I attended my interview at the hospital radio station which was very informative and went alright. I have to go back next week to do a demo, I think I’m up against two other people so we'll see how that goes. When the guy...
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Friday Fun Day 20 Mar 2009
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GoodWillJobHunting:
Just a couple of things I thought might be worthy of blogging. I think Monday is the hospital radio demo day so I've got that to look forward to. I also had a review at work today and it turns out that out of the 120 people in the division I am ranked 5th due to my work output which was nice (Note...
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My first ever post... 11 Nov 2008
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GreatExpectations:
Wow. So this is what it’s like to be part of the “blogosphere”. About me: I am currently in my second year of university studying a BA in Media, Communication and Cultural studies. (A bit of a mouthful I know.) When I tell people what I’m studying, the usual reaction is a not so convincing... |
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Shopaholic gets a job 21 Nov 2008
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GreatExpectations:
Now I’m approaching the end of my 1st semester as a 2nd year, I can’t help but notice all the encouraging and increasingly persuasive messages about being prepared for this time next year; the time when the reality of venturing into the big wide world will be starting to hit home, and I will be... |
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Qualification or vocation? 17 Dec 2008
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GreatExpectations:
I bet I’m not the only one who has asked themselves the question; why the hell am I actually at University? Now that I have a specific career goal in mind (PR,) I do sometimes wonder if my degree is really equipping me with skills for the big wide world. Or could I have just started at the bottom...
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Twitterbug 25 Dec 2008
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GreatExpectations:
First and foremost- Merry Christmas one and all! Now, back to the meaty stuff… I have been advised recently that one of the shrewdest moves I can make in order to further my career prospects is to join this mystifying website known as “Twitter”. I wasn’t sure if this was some kind a...
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How do you solve a problem like careers? 11 Jan 2009
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GreatExpectations:
So, my first post of 2009. I’m feeling positive… (but I spose it’s not even been 2 weeks.) I know I quite often harp on about advice I’ve heard in various places on here, but it’s only because I actually think these people are talking sense and that it deserves to be shared. At another... |
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She's Alive!!! 02 Mar 2009
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GreatExpectations:
Oh dear... I seem to have been in some kind of online hibernation. I’m sure this happens to the best of bloggers right? In my defence, unfortunately 2009 hasn’t dealt me the best of cards so far and my brain is taking a while to readjust. But, on the plus side, a big life changing slap in the...
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Work Placements and Smaller Organisations 04 Mar 2009
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GreatExpectations:
I had my first day at one on of my new placements today, at a PR agency in Newcastle. I would definitely recommend getting some work experience in a small team, (this particular company employs 7 people) as you really do get stuck in with some real tasks, not just the obligatory making coffee and... |
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London calling 29 Mar 2009
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GreatExpectations:
Hello all. I headed "daan saaf" yesterday and have arrived in the big city. I begin my adventure into the world of arts PR on Monday. All very exciting (and I'm glad I have remembered to change my clocks) I fear I'm getting a bit of a reputation as "that girl that applies for loads of work... |
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1,000th User Completes Practice Numeracy Test 09 Apr 2009
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GreenOrangeBlue:
The 1,000th user completed our numeracy test today. If you want to be the next person to get practice, have a go at either the easy or the hard test here: www.topemployers.co.uk/graduate-jobs-numeracy-game.html The best way to get better at numeracy tests is practice. There are not that many types...
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The Continuation & Conclusion of the Dolphin Drama 19 May 2009
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Heather:
So in the end I was forced to wear the costume after all. I learned my valiant stand for the rights of the meagre worker had come to nothing when the following week I received my rota for the coming cruise with a "Derek the Dolphin" slot accompanied by the initials HG. I faced what felt like...
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Crisis: A Career Opportunity for the Brave 09 Apr 2009
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IreneDidinsky.IHDConsulting:
Like many of you I'm trying new opportunities in this hard economic environment. Many people view the current situation as a misfortune, but I believe it is an opportunity for people who are willing to take risks and to pursue non traditional avenues in life. Imagine arriving in a foreign country...
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How do you choose the right employer? 09 Jun 2009
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Jane Sandhurst:
Frankly speaking, in all my working life I have never made a decision to choose the company that I would like to work for, perhaps I should have and I probably would not have changed jobs so many times. So the question arises, as a fresh graduate, is it advisable to make a list of good...
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Making Bold Career Moves in a Tough Job Market 15 May 2009
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Jung:
This is a very difficult market for those looking for a job. But some manage to grab opportunities and move to better ones. This is a story of my friend who made a brave and successful move. When he decided to leave his investment banking job to join a start-up hedge fund last winter, I felt very...
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Turning adversity to opportunity 15 May 2009
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Jung:
The market is rallying. Finally. Were you timely and lucky enough to capture this opportunity? When a good friend of mine decided to leave his investment banking job to join a start-up hedge fund last winter, I felt dizzy. I almost thought “starting a hedge fund” at such turbulent times...
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Share Price and Balance Sheet Improvements ... Employment will be Next 30 Nov 2009
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Keynes:
Those who follow the financial markets have plenty of reason to be optimistic. Share prices, credit spreads and company balance sheets have all improved. However, the number one concern for most workers is unemployment. What has happened to the unemployment rate? Back in April there were signs that...
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Becoming a Master of the Arts... 30 Mar 2009
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MasterAlice:
Hello! Wow. As a completely new 'blogger', I'm actually quite nervous about writing my first ever post. I guess I should start with the nitty gritty; I'm Alice and I graduated in summer 2008 with a 2.1 in English Literature BA. Instead of joining the big, bad, credit-crunching world, I decided to...
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Incorporating New Media into a Graduate CV 14 Apr 2009
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MasterAlice:
Whilst looking for work experience and jobs, I have been increasingly aware of the changing face of media. Everything is becoming multimedia, digital, online etc. etc. This was made even more emphatic by the furore over police tactics following the death of Ian Tomlinson. The mystery surrounding...
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My Telephone Interview with TV Production Company 22 Apr 2009
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MasterAlice:
I recently applied for a graduate trainee scheme at a television production company. I received a call back explaining they were viewing my application and wanted to arrange a telephone interview. So, after arranging a time and date, I then realised that I have never had a telephone interview...
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A successful media interview. 16 May 2009
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MasterAlice:
I have good news readers! There are still some jobs out there for graduates! After sending off my CV to numerous production companies, I got a call last week from one asking me to come in for an interview. So I hopped straight on the train to London and took my suit to the dry cleaners! I suppose I...
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More Competition for Media Jobs 04 Apr 2009
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Natalie Bowen:
Hello, hello, my name is Natalie and this is a blog on the problems and possibilities for graduates hoping to forge a career in media. This won't be a personal blog where I update everything I'm doing in my life - I have one at http://journodent.blogspot.com so pop over there if you want to be nosy...
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Journalists vs. Citizen Journalists. News vs. UGC 20 Apr 2009
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Natalie Bowen:
The development of 'citizen journalism' and use of user-generated content (UGC) has led some to speculate that journalists are now redundant: Why pay someone to do what others will provide for free? The counter-argument is the Wikipedia effect: Joe Public can write whatever he wants, and you get a...
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Opportunities in Finance for Specific Skills 19 Apr 2009
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NY Wang:
Whilst some finance gurus may be worrying about their jobs in the current climate, people with a specific background may actually have increased opportunities to get into finance. In a steadily growing market, the route to get in VCs or PEs seems quite clear-cut. You can be an analyst in an...
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Entry Level Interview Tips: Using the Right Tone 26 Apr 2009
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NY Wang:
A general mistake made by some interviewees is to use the wrong tone in their answers. For example, a line such as "I want to learn something" is much better than saying "I know something." Imagine that you have worked in the industry for 25 years, you would hardly agree that the interviewee with...
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My MBA: A Banker's Gamble Gone Bust. Bad Luck. 07 Apr 2009
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Sully:
Let me know if this sound's like your situation. You worked at a place for a few years. It's an OK job but not very stimulating. You decide to go to business school but you don't have enough money. You continue working at that job for another year so you can save enough to pay for part of the...
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Are You Over-Networked? 02 Jun 2010
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Sully:
In the job hunting world, networking is treated like the cure-all to job searching problems. Here are some of the "statistics" on networking I found: 90% of jobs are not advertised. 65% to 90% of jobs are filled by networking. Networking is the best way to find a job. Talking to people working in...
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Darden MBA Jobs Down 10-15% on 2008 - But Climbing 02 May 2009
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T.J.09:
There is good news on campus. True, our class employment report is still 10-15% behind that of the class of 2008 ... but many of my classmates that hadn't found a job yet are eventually getting offers. During this late recruiting term (of early May) companies are back for recruiting. So, is it the...
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Intro, and "Aimless Grad" Phrase of the Year 07 Oct 2008
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
Hey readers. This is What Do You Do With ABA In English?. I'm here to rep the arts graduate experience. In doing so I hope to reassure you that when YOU graduate with YOUR arts degree you will be vaguely employable. So here's the skinny. I went to uni in 2005 and I graduated the summer just passed,...
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Confessions 24 Feb 2009
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
I have a confession to make. I went to see 'Confessions Of A Shopaholic'. Worse, I think I enjoyed it. I have to give you a bit of context on this: I met up with other interns and we wanted to go to the cinema, and we wanted a comedy. It was on Saturday afternoon, and, well, this was the pick. But...
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All Graduate Staff To Checkout, Please 15 Jan 2009
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
So, I'm about to take up a ten-week internship with these people: CHECKOUT, Ireland's "leading monthly magazine for the FMCG & grocery retail sector". FCMG stands for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (i.e. food). I like foodand I like magazines. Therefore I feel I cannot but enjoy thisplacement. Woo!... |
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Making headlines 10 Jan 2009
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
The Guardian has written some great articles that have finally noticed the impact of the recession on graduates: Generation crunch: young face crisis in hunt for work I wasn't expecting anyone to sit up and take notice like that, I'vegot to say. Every time I discuss it with someone older than me... |
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Postgraduate Study 07 Jan 2009
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
I have long been suffering The Boredom ofliving at home, jobless - not a phonecall off Reed for a month now, fewjobs I want to apply for online - so I thought the best thing for itwas to learn a few more skills and hop on a postgraduate diplomaprogramme for would-be journalists.But it's a bit...
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The holiday's over 28 Dec 2008
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
Christmas is over and New Year's is yet to come, but in the advent of my next salaried position, I have gone shopping for post-graduate courses. Today I looked at lots and lots of diplomas and Master's courses and tried to decide what was more important - location, cost, accreditation from...
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Temping & running off 10 Dec 2008
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
Lovely Reed got my a job as a web editor, which was nice of them. Still haven't found out the wages or signed a contract and it's Day Three tomorrow - but who cares, because I'm sliding back to ex-Uni-Town Heaven this weekend to go and Christmas it up with my ex-classmates and fellow job-insecure...
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Writing Copy, The Fun Way 28 Oct 2008
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
If you're an Arts graduate - especially one with an English degree - I recommend writing copy. The money's not that reliable, as you get jobs as and when you like, but if you're living at home and you're not worried about paying rent/bills, this is fine. You can work all day in your PJs, which many... |
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Regr/cession 24 Oct 2008
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
Peeps, the job papers are BARE. Looks like the only way I can feasibly work in media in the next year is to get a job in.. *puke*... Media Sales. To be honest it might be a lovely job. I'm not completely sure what it entails. But it sounds like cradling a phone under your ear for six months,...
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Twittering teargas 05 Apr 2009
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whatdoyoudowithaBAinEnglish:
I didn't get the appeal of Twitter until I saw something great on the Guardian the other day. Reporters from the paper went out into the protesting crowds, and the bankers' favourite oyster bars, and reported live from the streets of London using Twitter. It was fascinating and utterly addictive -... |
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