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10 tips to improve your covering letter and CV

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ellie Michell

An accurately written covering letter and CV could greatly increase your chances of getting a job. In particular, a job in the PR and journalism industry relies on accurate writing and attention to detail. When shortlisting applicants for interview, the …

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Life as an intern at Barefoot Media

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Emily Smith
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Emily is a second year BA Hons journalism student at University College Falmouth who has spent the last two weeks here on work experience. Here are her views on her time spent at Barefoot…. When thinking about possible placements I …

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Tips to get the best from your media degree

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Sam Lynas
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I recently returned to my alma mater of University College Falmouth to talk to students starting BA hons courses in journalism, public relations, event management and advertising. The university has rapidly expanded since I left in June 2009, and looking …

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Falmouth journalism students gain an insight into media careers

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Jim Michell
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Journalism students at University College Falmouth (UCF) gained an insight into working in public relations when Barefoot Media’s Sam Lynas returned to his alma mater last week. As a graduate of UCF’s BA (Hons) Journalism degree, Sam returned to his …

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How did I end up here? 5 tips for getting your first job in PR

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Sam Lynas
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It was around two-thirds of the way through my journalism degree when I realised my future career lay in public relations. I was on work experience for a small PR agency who were helping out a girl band. I planned …

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JLC enters Another Place

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Jim Michell
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My first job as a reporter on the UK’s longest-running surfing magazine saw me undertake some pretty tough assignments. As the most junior member of staff, it was inevitable that I would get sent on the jobs nobody else wanted, …

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