My LinkedIn Presentation

Towards the end of 2019, I was asked to come into a second year lecture and speak about my experiences with LinkedIn and finding the right placement for you. To begin my talk, I introduced myself and the course that I study.

I went on to explain that during my first year at University and even at the beginning of my second year, I had little to no media experience (other than my three years at JLGB before I started my course). I also admitted that although I had a LinkedIn account, it was pretty much empty and I had nothing that could showcae me as a 'media professional'. During the second year module 'Working in the Media', I had a sudden boost of confidence which motivated me to apply for more placements and opportunities throughout the year. I was also rejected from a lot of roles due to 'not having enough experience' but I didn't let it get me down, it made me apply for more!

The placement that I was successful with (Simbrix LTD) was the one work experience that changed my life. When I went for the interview, Assim Ishaque, the manager of the toy company told me that my CV looked 'good' but I didn't have any experience. In addition to this he added that because I come across as a confident person, and show that I am clearly passionate about media, he offered me a position to work in the office; allowing me to 'dip my toe in the water' of work, as long as I was to do the same for somebody else in the future.

I also had the opportunity to interview a variety of students; third year students (whilst I was still in second year), and a variety of history, media and english in the first/second term of third year. I was also selected to go on the NTU Global organised trip to Karlsruhe, Germany to create videos promoting the creative comparisons between Karlsruhe and Nottingham, and Timisoara, (Romania) and Nottingham. I also became a CERT student mentor and briefly explained my role. Finally, I spoke about how there are job opportunities and part time work roles available via UniTemps which is a website accessible by students!

My final points included that this module was all about the students, and they couldn't get anything wrong, as what they are writing is about themselves. I also gave them ONE tip with using Instagram, that connecting with any form of students (University student primarily), any media or marketing professionals, and anybody in a media/marketing company, such as BBC, ITV, Studio Lambert for example, to build up those connections and have new people to speak to about future opportunities.

I actually asked another member of staff to record my LinkedIn speech for me otherwise I wouldn't have had the evidence of doing the speech. The video was split up into 6 segments and posted on the NTU Media Course Instagram page, a page to promote student's work from the media department, showcase individuals who have gone 'above and beyond' and post about opportunities available both inside and outside of the University.

My LinkedIn Account