lucy martin personal progression

  Networking - Andrew Glover  Careers and courses in Journalism at University of Sunderland On Monday 13th December, we had a guest speaker come in from the University of Sunderland to talk about careers and courses in journalism. Andrew Glover has been in the media industry for over 30 years, and came to talk about the journalism course he is now a lecturer on. This took place within Sunderland College, in the theatre. Glover has an MA in Multimedia journalism in addition to this.  He came extremely prepared, taking us through a powerpoint and explaining his own experiences in the industry and what the course can offer to future hopeful journalists. Glover has accumulated awards such as the Royal Television Society and Sony radio awards.       We learnt where the course is held and some of the topics covered within it. Some of these include:  Radio reporting Video journalism Sports journalism Public affairs Glover was extremely informative and ta...

  Networking Opportunity with Sam Horton

 Mock Interview Feedback My interview took place on 8th February. Although I had fully prepared, I was still nervous to complete it. However, I had nothing to worry about as I was made to feel comforted and it was almost like it was just a friendly conversation. The interviews were recorded to provide evidence and to act as feedback that we can take forward into real-life interviews and scenarios. Link to interview: As it was more of a relaxed environment, I think I gave very appropriate and well developed answers. However, real-life interviews may not go this positively. Areas I believe went well: One of the positives of my mock interview was that I was able to answer questions, using my prepared answers, without sounding too rehearsed or scripted. I knew what I was saying, yet spoke in a way that was not too artificial. Another positive of my interview was that I was able to ask a question to the interviewer at the end. This is extremely common in real interviews and something ...

  Mock Interview Research As we are being given a company to 'interview' for, it is important to do crucial research, as this would be expected in real interviews.   Employer- Channel 4 Channel 4 is a "publicly-owned" and "commercially-funded" UK Public Service Broadcaster. They aim to deliver "high-quality, innovative, alternative content that challenges the status quo". via channel 4 website This PSB do not have their own production teams, rather they  They offer an array of opportunities, including: Apprenticeships (giving you experience and a qualification to help take your next step) Production Training Schemes (open to those striving to make innovative TV programmes) Work Experience (one  week to obtain as much experience needed to get jobs)