{"id":4870,"date":"2016-09-12T11:30:04","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T11:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=4870"},"modified":"2020-10-26T16:31:56","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:31:56","slug":"the-start-of-my-pr-and-marketing-placement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2016\/09\/12\/the-start-of-my-pr-and-marketing-placement\/","title":{"rendered":"The Start of my PR and Marketing Placement"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 26 February, I eagerly accepted an offer for a year long placement at allbranded UK<\/a>, a promotional products company who were just launching their new and improved online store. I am now working in a friendly and welcoming office full of skilled individuals who can help and work with me throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Starting my placement<\/h2>\n

Before I started, I knew that I would be working on their online advertising campaigns, conducting media outreach and working on their website\u2019s SEO. While initially I was nervous, the more I thought about it the more I realized that my previous two years at Bournemouth University studying BA (Hons) Public Relations had more than prepared me to take on the job.<\/p>\n

When I arrived, my skills were immediately put to use and you bet that I have consistently learnt new and challenging things! I am gaining valuable work experience that I likely would not have got had I not opted to do a 40-week placement. When I finish my degree, I will have a better understanding of the media communications industry and be confident when entering the world of work as a result.<\/p>\n\"Ollie<\/a>\n

Why I recommend the year long placement<\/h2>\n

When I was looking to study at BU, it was because I had seen the overview of the degree and liked the sound of it. I didn\u2019t know exactly what direction it would take me in or where I wanted to go for that matter. The more I learnt from the degree, the more it became clearer to me about\u00a0what interested me and what industry I wanted to work in.<\/p>\n

Developing my interest in the media and experiencing the different possible career paths I could take is one of the main reasons I came to university. I am glad to say that over the past two years Bournemouth has helped me do just that. I believe that the support and advice offered here will give you the confidence to follow your passion and find a career that is right for you.<\/p>\n

At the end of my first year I knew that as much as I enjoyed learning about Public Relations, I wanted to get some real world work experience in the digital marketing field before graduating. This is exactly why doing a 4-year sandwich degree is so brilliant! You get the chance to take a year out of your degree to specialize in an area that particularly interests you. You can then take what you learn and apply it to your final year of studies!<\/p>\n

I would strongly recommend a placement for those thinking about what type of degree they want to do. Doing so gives you the opportunity to explore a specific area of your studies that you are passionate about and interested in. Just remember to enjoy finding the right degree and placement for you!<\/p>\n

By Oliver Sissons<\/p>\n

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