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Linley - 
Media Sales Executive

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Proofing and producing legal notices for publication in papers nationwide.

Typical day

Advert production and booking, phone and email based customer correspondence.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Producing content.

Challenging aspects

Dealing with difficult customers.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

A stepping stone to further roles within publishing.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Accuracy, organisational and customer service skills.

Training I receive as part of my job

Newspaper and advertising training.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Primary school classroom volunteering.

Royal Mail Christmas temp mail assistant.

Halifax mortgage adviser.

Halifax PPI claims case handler.

Where do I see myself in the future?

Copyediting and editorial roles in the publishing industry. Copywriting qualification.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Get experience early; regularly check for job opportunities even if you are not intending to apply in order to get into a regular habit; keep your portfolio and cv up to date.


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Last updated: 07 Apr 2013