Many want to work in the fashion industry, but Marketing sudent Laura Blanco did it. Here she offers some advice to students thinking about placements based on her year with Stella McCartney in London: “You should have applied to business internationals; the fashion world is too narrow. Only for the lucky.” This is what I was told… Read more » about Marketing student holds onto her dream to become ‘Stellafied!’
Placements
Advertising student lives hard work, determination to raise money for charity
Advertising student Athena Dobson, who has been on placement with Disney in their Media Distribution department, trained and competed in the Tough Mudder this spring, raising money for Help for Heroes. Here she reflects on the experience: I began the year seeking a challenge, and boy did I find one! At the start of the… Read more » about Advertising student lives hard work, determination to raise money for charity
Marketing student Will Dyer jet sets to NYC for placement
CMC students participate in a placement as part of their degree programmes, bringing what they learned in lectures and seminars to life. Below, marketing student Will Dyer talks about his experience at Theory in New York City, where he has he involved in many campaigns and was also asked to model.
Placements officer picks a winner, Z Academy ‘highly commended’ for placement opportunity for students
Media School Employability Coordinator Karen Ephram’s pick for top placement opportunity in 2013 was ‘highly commended’ in the NCWE Awards 2013.
Student wins 3rd place intern award at SAP Marketing
Marketing student Grace Taylor received a third place award for ‘Intern of the Year’ during her placement year at SAP Marketing in the Business Analytics, Technology and Database Marketing department. She gained a greater understanding of a large company environment during her placement through. She tells us about what she learnt from this unique experience:… Read more » about Student wins 3rd place intern award at SAP Marketing
CMC Careers Fair brings industry and students together
The CMC Careers Fair attracted 21 companies to meet with students on the advertising, marketing communications, and public relations degrees. The event, hosted by the BU Placements and Careers Service in February, gives students the chance to speak directly to the employers and ask them about career and placement opportunities. Most of the exhibitors were regular… Read more » about CMC Careers Fair brings industry and students together
Marketing comes to life in Switzerland for placement student Kate McMullen
CMC students participate in a placement as part of their degree programmes, bringing what they learned in lectures and seminars to life. Below, marketing student Kate McMullen recounts the process of finding a placement and landing her big opportunity in Switzerland: “Exhausting. The only word I can use to describe writing countless cover letters and… Read more » about Marketing comes to life in Switzerland for placement student Kate McMullen
My placement journey – Mario Morello
BU PR student Mario Morello spent his placement as Digital Strategist at Lineupmedia and Assistant Account Executive at Shine Communications, working with clients spanning across Technology, FMCG, Entertainment, Fashion and Education. Here he is to tell you about his professional journey.
The FIFA World Cup 2012 and Crisis Communications at Bournemouth Air Festival: PR placement update with Marta and Jessica
Placements are an integral part of all CMC degrees at Bournemouth University. They are an excellent way for students to get to know their industry, gain experience and consequently become more knowledgeable and employable. They’re also a great way for students to make contacts for their future career and it’s not uncommon for students to… Read more » about The FIFA World Cup 2012 and Crisis Communications at Bournemouth Air Festival: PR placement update with Marta and Jessica
From Milan to Budapest: Marketing placement update with jet-setting Josh
The Media School at Bournemouth University is over 30 years old and in that time it has established high profile connections within the industry from its many successful alumni and other contacts. Although a proactive approach is always vital when seeking a placement, BU can more than help students find one that suits their needs…. Read more » about From Milan to Budapest: Marketing placement update with jet-setting Josh