tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31688399.post2646197585711130722..comments2023-11-25T12:59:49.093+00:00Comments on Screaming Headlines: Brass Tack #14. Offer them a chance to interview.Pete Wilbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13060476231318960495noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31688399.post-69076890262781145342008-04-30T21:47:00.000+00:002008-04-30T21:47:00.000+00:00I think I've made my decision and I feel so much m...I think I've made my decision and I feel so much more confident of my choice =)<BR/>Thank you!<BR/><BR/>-CVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31688399.post-53034055961562928132008-04-30T12:17:00.000+00:002008-04-30T12:17:00.000+00:00Hi 'anonymous' - I'll have to respond via this pub...Hi 'anonymous' - I'll have to respond via this public forum and would welcome anyone else stumbling here to add comments if they wish.<BR/><BR/>To be honest, I don't think the choice of university is the biggest factor for you personally as far as your career is concerned - there are other factors which are more likely to make an impact.<BR/><BR/>Your work experience is one of them. Career opportunities in media are usually boosted by what you have produced and achieved as a media producer rather than what academic qualification you have achieved. Work experience plus a good portolio of published articles or evidence of initiatives you've taken, e.g. in launching a magazine, blogging, etc. will impress many employers more than which university you went to.<BR/><BR/>Another factor is what you actually do at the university, e.g. your dissertation subject or specialist research area which could become the subject of a job interview. Linked to this is the year of entry. The higher ranked university in your case insists on Year 2 entry - this would in theory make it more likely for you to establish your research interest and possibly get a higher degree classification. Many univerities use the second year to help students develop research skills and explore research areas. Students enrolling for the final year have to jump into the deep end when researching and could run a higher risk of getting a poorer mark.<BR/><BR/>A further issue that can make a difference with some employers is whether the university course is recognised by the profession and accredited by a professional body. Accreditation does not guarantee that the course is better but it could make a difference.<BR/><BR/>Finally, bear in mind that the reputation of the university as a whole may not coincide with the reputation of specific course. The course I teach on has an excellent reputation for preparing students as media professionals and we often get into the Guardian's Top 10 Media Courses because our students get jobs quickly - we score highly in this respect. This is not to say our course has a better reputation than the university as a whole, but course rankings can mean more than overall university rankings.<BR/><BR/>I hope this has given you food for thought - and that other contributors may add to this?Pete Wilbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060476231318960495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31688399.post-17432263226281345452008-04-29T19:11:00.000+00:002008-04-29T19:11:00.000+00:00Hello, I stumbled upon your blog while looking for...Hello, I stumbled upon your blog while looking for anything that would assist me in my current problem. As someone from the education industry who's had much experience in the field of journalism and media, i hope you can help me - I'm a prospective international transfer student who has earned a place in 2 universities; 1 ranked in the 30's for a 2nd yr entry for one major-Journalism, while the other university is ranked in the 70's for a final yr entry in Journalism and Media. Would it make a difference careerwise, as to which university I graduate from? I have work placement experience in some of the world's most prestigious organisations to back me up but is that combined with more experience and a good degree (1 or 2:1) enough to secure a job? Would i get denied a job simply because i graduated from a lower ranked university? I would be so grateful for any advice that you give me. Thank you<BR/><BR/>-CVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31688399.post-68437193570496016792008-04-24T21:37:00.000+00:002008-04-24T21:37:00.000+00:00Excellent tips. Thank you Peter.Excellent tips. Thank you Peter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com