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.

Writing for the magazine and website associated with my magazine, subbing, going on photoshoots to direct, giving input on design, editing, meeting advertising clients, organising related conferences and events. Essentially involved in every aspect of working on a magazine's production.

- Uploading news on the website to hit two daily deadlines.
- Meeting sales managers to discuss clients
- Writing features
- Transcribing interviews
- Emailing/admin work
- See answer above

Writing and editing.

Dealing with sales and advertisers - extremely demanding and do not understand the world of publishing.

I've always wanted to work in publishing, and realised a year before I started at Sheffield that I wanted to specifically work in magazines. It's a fast-paced environment and allows me to work on all aspects of creating a product.

Everything I learned at Sheffield! I learned shorthand at Sheffield and polished on my existing InDesign skills which has made me a valued asset on my team.

We learn on the job, there's no separate training.

April 2011-present, working at ITP Publishing. From reporter in April 2011, to deputy editor in July 2012, to editor in January 2013.

Working in magazines. Considering a PhD but no definitive plans yet.

With media and publishing, it's increasingly important to have a voice. People who have extra skills that not many else do (shorthand, InDesign, working on websites, Photoshop) give an added value. Use social media like blogs and Twitter; be prolific, show you know how to navigate new forms of media. Don't lose old school skills like proper reporting or, as I mentioned earlier, shorthand. Combine both eras of publishing and people will want to hire you. Never give up - even if it takes months, if you have the skills, people will hire you.