My role at Sony Mobile is within the North West Europe Marketing department and I work in the Brand Communications team. My job involves applying my knowledge of the company’s brand guidelines to all creative executions and I have even been able to run my own small marketing campaign from start to finish within three… Read more » about Rachel Burke, Advertising student on sandwich placement at Sony Mobile in London
Students
Academia remains alive…..it just needs to be more kicking!
CMC’s Dr Richard Scullion, associate dean, recently attended the annual Society for Research in Higher Education (SRHE) in Newport, Wales to present his paper on students as producers. The event, which attracts a wide range of scholars from across all established disciplines, was also attended by CMC’s Dr Dan Jackson and Dr Sue Eccles and Media… Read more » about Academia remains alive…..it just needs to be more kicking!
Gino Meeajaun – Marketing placement at Adobe
1. What was your initial thinking regarding your sandwich year placement? As a 2nd-year student, I knew how important it was to get a work placement, preferably at a big branded company as they are more widely recognised and respected when it comes to putting it on your CV and speaking about it to employers…. Read more » about Gino Meeajaun – Marketing placement at Adobe
CMC Masterclasses: BU alumnus, Rolls Royce loyalty guru shares career stories
The Corporate and Marketing Communications academic group’s masterclass series wraps up the last two weeks before Christmas break with outstanding masterclasses. First up is one of our own who has made it big at Rolls Royce and will share his experiences. WHO: Nicholas Osy de Zegwaart, Global Loyalty manager at Rolls Royce AND ex BU… Read more » about CMC Masterclasses: BU alumnus, Rolls Royce loyalty guru shares career stories
Matthew Hayden, Marketing placement at Eli Lilly
Placement Job Title: Oncology Brand Assistant Placement Life at Eli Lilly: Eli Lilly is an American pharmaceutical company, aiming to bring life-changing medicines to those who need them most, enabling people to live longer, healthier and more active lives. The disease areas the company cover are Biomeds, Oncology, Diabetes and Men’s Health. I am currently… Read more » about Matthew Hayden, Marketing placement at Eli Lilly
Final Year Student Reflection – Attending the BU Graduate and Placements Fair
By Chelsea Battle As a final year student reaching the end of my academic year, I was keen to find out about the opportunities available to me after graduation. I went along to the BU Graduate and Placements Fair that took place on campus last week to find out about what was on offer for… Read more » about Final Year Student Reflection – Attending the BU Graduate and Placements Fair
Come along to BU’s Graduate and Placements Fair this Tuesday and Wednesday!
By Chelsea Battle Our main event of the year is fast approaching as this Tuesday and Wednesday, BU will be holding the annual Graduate and Placement Fair. This event is an amazing opportunity for all students, as a number of different organisations will be exhibiting the wide range of opportunities that they offer. Over these… Read more » about Come along to BU’s Graduate and Placements Fair this Tuesday and Wednesday!
Claudia Barnett – Placement Life in the Press Office of Sainsbury’s
Claudia Barnett, Non-Food Press Assistant, Corporate Affairs, Sainsbury’s As a determined undergrad applicant, my university choice was based almost entirely on how much PR and marketing experience I could squeeze into the short 3-4 years of a Bachelor’s degree – which is why Bournemouth University was perfect for me (the great nightlife and beautiful beaches… Read more » about Claudia Barnett – Placement Life in the Press Office of Sainsbury’s
Placement Pals here to answer your questions about life before and during placement!
Written by Chelsea Battle We are very proud to be continuing with our Placement PAL programme for this academic year. The Peer Assisted Learning Program is an exciting opportunity for selected final year students to showcase their sandwich placement experience expertise, mentoring the second year students and imparting their knowledge in how to best prepare… Read more » about Placement Pals here to answer your questions about life before and during placement!
Rioco Green – Life in Parliament as a PR placement student
Friends, peers and other students competing to succeed in their placement missions – this was certainly something I look back on and am glad has passed in my life! Being so happy for all those around you and yet being so anxious about doing well yourself is a tough situation for any student! Two unsuccessful… Read more » about Rioco Green – Life in Parliament as a PR placement student