How do you solve a problem like careers?

GreatExpectations
Sunday 11 January 2009 00:00 GMT

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 recent enthralling careers event, we were advised to think about what we enjoy outside of uni and jobs etc, and see it was possible to somehow combine that with career aspirations. It makes sense seeing as we seem to have to spend more and more hours of our lives working nowadays.

Those that know me have probably noticed that I have developed a minor obsession with musical theatre, and if I lived in London I could see myself spending my last few pounds on a show rather than a meal. Anyway, I did a bit of poking around online and basically found my dream job (other than being a West End leading lady,) a PR agency that specialises in theatre and entertainment. Feeling rather excited, I dropped them an email asking if they ever take on students or had any advice for an aspiring PR like myself.

Within a matter of seconds the director had replied saying :

Hi,

Yes, we are always looking to offer people work experience, What time of year would you be available? And for how long? As you know, we are based in central London.

Regards,

Is it just me or was that a bit too easy??

I’ve always been a little bit scared of London, but it looks like I’m actually taking my first plunge into the cut-throat world of the media capital… and I’m actually quite excited.

Interview in a couple of weeks- I’ll keep you posted.

Comments

Dan
09 Mar 09, 02:17am

I think people are generally really helpful with work experience placements, and offering advice. It's just a case of how useful that experience and advice is when you get it, and then what you do with it.
Probably best to get as many placements under your belt as you can -- it's great you've found one in your ideal area for starters! Keep us posted on how it goes.

English girl
09 Mar 09, 02:18am

Yeah, this sounds wicked! Why wouldn't they want you, you're keen, you've got initiative and you've had PR experience (right?). Good luck! Let us know how it goes. x
ps. thanks for the good luck :)

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