App051
I confirm that I will be graduating
from DMU with a bachelor’s degree
in Summer 2015:
2015
I confirm I am eligible to work in the
UK from 15 June to 24 July 2015 and
can provide evidence of this upon
request as per UKVI requirements:
Name:
Preferred name:
P Number:
National Insurance Number:
Email:
Mobile number:
Landline number:
Current address:
For equality and monitoring
purposes please indicate your
current age range:
Degree title:
English Language and Media & Communications
Expected Degree classification:
2:1
Faculty:
Art, Design and Humanities
If joint please provide details:
Media & Communications
Current employment status:
Other - please specify below
If Other please describe:
Full-Time Education and Employment at a non-graduate level
If you answered Employed to the
above question choose one of the
following:
In part time employment
If Other please specify:
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Which industry/industries would
you like to work in:
Advertising/PR, Internet/digital media
If other please provide details:
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Which industries do you have
experience of working in:
Advertising/PR, Education/teaching, Internet/digital media,
Marketing/communications/promotions, Events
If other please provide details:
September 2014 – Present | House of Coco, Leeds Fashion
& Lifestyle Writer
Please detail any paid/unpaid work
experience Including dates
organisations job titles and a brief
outlines of your roles and
responsibilities:
• Work closely with writers, photographers and advertisers
• Ensure that readers are given the most up-to-date information
regarding fashion trends.
• Adhere to strict deadlines and work diligently to maintain the
publication's style, editorial guidelines and publishing
requirements
• Posses the ability to oversee the allocation of print space for
story text, photos, illustrations and captions
• Maintaining the integrity of the publication
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research
February 2014 – Present | Fortunate Woman Founder/Editor
in Chief
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with special
attention to details
• Initiative-driven with the ability to complete projects
independently
• Knowledge of social media and their functions such as
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter etc.
• Strong writing skills, both creatively and grammatically
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Google Docs, search engines/databases etc.
• Graphic Art Skills & knowledge of Adobe, Photoshop, InDesign
June 2013 - Present | Coast to Coast Restaurants, Leicester
Hostess/Manager Assistant
• Ensuring that the customers are greeted at all times
• Answering phone calls and deal with bookings
• Making sure all queries were solved professionally and up to
high standards and being able to work under pressure to
achieve targets
• Providing team support and any training that team members
require and communicate clear instructions
• Manage the flow of day-to-day operations and ensure positive
guest service in all areas.
• Respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions
to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
January 2014 – September 2014 Fibre Magazine,
Manchester Online Magazine Writer
• Use Word Press to edit and publish articles; producing quality
and outstanding articles
• Accurately estimate time required to complete a task and
organise systems and required resources
• Organise personal time to carry out responsibilities and
maintain adequate preparation time for scheduled
meetings/deadlines
• Develop schedules and timetables with clear, specific
milestones and deadlines.
• Writing and producing presentations and press releases
September 2013 – June 2014 Demon FM, Leicester
Afternoon Show Radio Host
• Researching topics and background information for items to be
featured on the programme
• Planning, writing and memorise scripts and liaising with other
members of the production and technical team
• Scheduling, organising and time management of shows (2pm4pm slot)
• Interviewing guests in the studio, by telephone or on location
• Organising radio playlist and reading short news, traffic, sports
or weather reports
• Reviewing books, films, music or newspapers and providing
links between programmes • Keep programmes running to
schedule - responding positively and quickly to problems or
changes
• Using social media via Twitter and Facebook as an advertising
tool to promote the show
February 2010- September 2012 Serendipity Workshops,
Accrington Event’s Assistant
• Discussing what the students want at the event; coming up
with original ideas such as dance acts, poetry reading for events
and agreeing budgets and timescales
• Researching venues, contacts and suppliers. Leading to
booking venues, entertainment, supplies and supervising
contractors such as caterers
• Publicising the event via social media and print advertisements
around the school and community
• Making sure that everything runs smoothly on the day and
ensure health, safety and insurance regulations are followed
September 2011- February 2012 Witton Park High School,
Blackburn Classroom Assistant
• Preparing the environment of the classroom for lessons and
ensure teaching materials are ready for use
• Helping teachers to plan lessons, organise files and databases
• Teaching children techniques which will help them to improve
their reading and help children who have learning difficulties to
complete tasks with lower level worksheets
• Taking charge of group activities as well as planning sports
days and extra-curricular activities
• Helping teachers to assess students work and keep classroom
records and notes of their progress.
September 2009 – June 2012 Accrington Superbowl,
Accrington Receptionist
• Preparing and making food and keeping surfaces clean
• Answering phone calls, dealing with customer queries and
complaints.
• Manage bookings, excellent time-keeping skills and host
birthday parties
• Work with computerized systems and databases
May 2007 – July 2007 Blackburn Rovers Football Club,
Blackburn Business Start Up Mentor
• Engage with young people to agree how mentoring could
support their prospective
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries with each
individual
• Encourage individuals to express and discuss their ideas,
concerns and understanding on the business situation facing
them
• Work with each young person to find and translate information,
understand problems, identify solutions, implement action plans
and review and reflect on outcomes
• Experience of working with young people and knowledge of
support networks for young people
• Awarded a Business Person of the Week certificate.
In no more than 500 words please
outline how you feel a Graduate
Champions internship could benefit
you and your future career
aspirations:
With skills in Public Relations and Media & Communications, I
offer significant abilities in the areas of press release
development, media relations, and PR information, and have
spectacular knowledge on writing and editing website content. It
would be such a great opportunity if I was given the chance to
enhance my skills through a Graduate Champions internship.
This will not only allow me to gain essential skills but will give me
an upper hand in pursuing my dream career in PR. My passion
for writing/online blogging has driven me to start my own fashion
blog Fortunate Woman, further giving me the opportunity to work
as a Fashion & Lifestyle writer. My experiences have equipped
me with mentoring skills, great knowledge on social media and
advertising; it has also enhanced my creativity and has moulded
my mind-set to become a great role model and leader. My desire
and passion to work within the PR/Media sector will continue to
drive me till I have reached my goal.
Please specify where you would be
willing and able to complete a six
week internship:
North West, East Midlands, London
I agree to keep in contact with the
DMU Graduate Champions team to
provide them with any changes to
my contact details:
Yes
If I no longer wish to participate e.g.
I experience a change in
circumstances/employment I will
notify the DMU Graduate Champions
team immediately:
Yes
I confirm I am currently available to
work 18.5 hours per week for six
weeks between 15 June and 24 July
2015:
Yes
I understand that relevant
information provided in my
application will be shared with
potential DMU Graduate Champion
Host Organisations:
Yes
I consider myself to have a
disability:
Please provide any additional
comments below:
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Have you ever been convicted of a
criminal offence:
No
If yes please give details Disclosure
is not required where a conviction is
spent under the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 subject to
excepted classes:
Please tell us where you heard
about DMU Graduate Champions:
Academics / DMU staff
If other please elaborate:
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