We are piloting a media mentoring initiative at the LSM for the new academic year. We’re looking to recruit 20 media mentors and wish to get numbers confirmed from companies and professionals over the summer. Thanks if you’ve already signed up to mentor our students like ambassador for The Prince’s Trust, 2006 graduate Jimmy Tearaway (left on the photo). So if you wish to join our media mentors, Helen McCarron our Careers and Employability Adviser is on hand to tell you more: hmccarron@lincoln.ac.uk Continue reading
Tag Archives: careers
Boom in media opportunities
From the University Careers and Employability unit:
We have recently seen a dramatic boost in Media opportunities, so much so we have been struggling to keep track. This increase has not only come from big recruiters such as the BBC, who are set to host various careers focused events in different locations throughout the year, but there has also been a steady increase in adverts from local small medium enterprises alongside more unexpected companies like Branston Potatoes and the NHS. Find out more
BAFTA survey responders criticise TV careers advice
Thanks to LSM graduate Jordan Livermore for this story:
“A new research report released today by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) reveals that young people are needlessly being discouraged from pursuing a career in film, television or games – with talented young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and women at particular risk of being lost to these industries. Careers in film, television and games are popular first choices amongst young people……… However, one in five (20%) of all respondents found accessing careers advice difficult or impossible, and ……. the majority (64%) felt the advice was too general and almost half (49%) felt the advisor did not know enough about the industry in question.” Continue reading
Enterprise and Employability Week
From Lesley McCarron:
Enterprise and Employability Week and Find Your Feet Fair
12-16 November 2012
The week will include a host of different events open to all students, recent graduates and all alumni of the University of Lincoln. Continue reading
Find a job with a video profile
From Helen McCarron:
Here are some paid internships and jobs that may interest media students and graduates. You can create a video profile and apply through the Lincoln University ‘meet the real me’ site.