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You can send emails at weekends and evenings – you will often get replies at these times!
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If you want to work in media, you have to be willing to travel.
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A driving licence is preferred for a lot of media roles.
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You have to be flexible and willing to work at awkward times sometimes.
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It isn’t always about WHAT you know, more often WHO you know – word of mouth is a huge help in getting work experience.
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Take EVERY opportunity even if it’s not the area you are interested in, the media industry is VERY competitive so any experience will stand out.
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Even experience such as working in a shop or with children will be appropriate on a CV – It shows you have people skills and communication skills.
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ALWAYS carry a notebook EVERYWHERE you go! This is a big one, you never know when you will need to write this down
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Sometimes it pays off to do a google search and then email random companies in your area asking if they are offering work experience. You never know when something will come up!
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How to persist. More often than not, you will need to send multiple emails before you get a response – the media industry is a busy place with LOTS of emails for people to get through!