Summer Work Placements!
So it’s been a while since I finished university and I have to admit I have neglected blogging, but that’s mainly due to being on a two week work placement and flying off to sunny Tenerife!
Unfortunately it’s now back to reality and I am working at Next for the summer! Although I can’t complain as I am in desperate need of the money!
Closer magazine – So I started my work placement at Closer on 14th June, I had to commute from Northampton every day, which I can tell you is not fun, especially when you have to sit on the floor as there’s no seats left!
Whilst at the magazine I was located on the fashion sector, this meant I had to arrange the fashion cupboard – signing clothes in and out of the department. I also had to work on the ‘get the look’ section which meant I would look at what certain celebrities have worn and try to locate similar items available on the high street – effectively getting the ‘celeb look’ for cheaper!
In addition to this I was able to work with the web team in the second week of my work placement; this meant I was able to work closely with the web editor to see how the online section of the website is run and make several contributions to the Closer website! My favourite article was about Cheryl Cole: http://bit.ly/c5LDAW (take a look and let me know what you think). I found it quite difficult to pick up the housestyle of the magazine as it is very informal and chatty, which is a lot different to how I’m used to writing, but I think I picked it up eventually.
Heat magazine – Whilst on placement at Closer magazine, I was asked to help out at Heat magazine which is located next to Closer. I was so grateful for the opportunity and met some lovely people there. I helped think of some ‘silly questions’ to ask Tinchy Stryder’ for the magazine and also carried out some research for possible stories.
You will also be pleased to know, Closer magazine didn’t miss out on watching England in the World Cup – we were able to watch the football in the offices accompanied by lots of food and beverages – check out the magazines online blog: http://bit.ly/UqDHM (and there’s a few pictures too).
I also made some really good friends on placement – hopefully we’ll be able to meet up later in the summer for a catch up! And thanks to everyone at Closer and Heat. After my two hectic weeks on placement I jetted of to sunny Tenerife and had a fab holiday! Will keep you updated with all my summer fun on here!
