What makes a successful applicant?

Try not to state the obvious; don’t use general or common examples about your hobbies and achievements, or give a really easy response to “what is your favourite….”. Remember that the employer is reading potentially hundreds of applications and so the chances of seeing the same answer again and again is high. Think about what makes you different and interesting and weave that into your answers.

Showing a passion for and knowledge of film as well as awareness of and interest in media and digital is really important to us. As is a written style that seems natural yet eloquent and shows some originality.

First impressions count (even on paper): double check your CV and application and proofread for any grammatical errors – don’t just trust your computer spell check. Misspelling the company and/or department name is an immediate turn off.

Good knowledge and excitement about our company and what we do. We prefer a candidate to look and act as though they really want the job to one that looks cool and collected!

Someone who shows they are really engaged in activities during the day and demonstrates a keen interest in the company and role they are applying for. Has the confidence to interact with others and has a sense of humour!

The three P’s; well prepared, presented and passionate about the industry!

Someone that has enthusiasm, drive, a good eye for detail and is a good team player, coupled with a can-do attitude.

Being ready to go the extra mile, show initiative and not wait to be asked to do something have really made our Placement students stand out. And once again being able to bring passion and enthusiasm combined with a good sense of humour to the workplace!

Being proactive and taking initiative are our two key areas. We have seen prior Placement students embrace this on the first week and hit the ground running. Don’t wait to be asked your opinion. Actively engage and embrace the opportunity you have been given.