Careers advice part 1-finding a placement

In this blog, a careers meeting is outlined, showcasing ways in which I may be able to get a placement.

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After discussing placement opportunities, I set out to find alumni on Linkedin in which I could connect with. These companies were then connected with and messaged via LinkedIn and email.



Spiral brand communications 

• focuses on a range of digital and print material 
• based in Leeds 

Elmwood

• offices in Leeds and London 
• A range of design, including packaging (ARLA)

Intermarketing Agency 

• big clients 
• creative direction 

Vast 

• innovative designs 

Contacting placements 

Email 

• Email was largely unsuccessful
• No responses being made 
• Was unsure whether I would gain a placement at this point

Phone Call

After ringing all the above companies, I only managed to speak to Rob Maxfield from Spiral, who suggested I should send over some of my work and social media handles. From this we gained contact and arranged a date for the placement.