Two acknowledgments? How about three - in two hours! One lesson learnt - I must be more optimistic. I feel so happy and I'm even more determined to crack this work placement shannanigans. This is the passion and the hunger speaking now: Someone will take me on whether they like it or not.
Mimi Spencer is a freelance Fashion writer, who has always inspired and entertained. She adds a personal touch to her writing. This is a style that i endeavour to emulate. Well, this lovely lady replied to me personally: "Hi Becki. I have passed your C.V and letter on to Kate Blackwell at You magazine, who organizes work placements. Good luck and all the best. Mimi".
Bless Mimi! I suddenly have a lot of respect for this woman, just because she replied to me. I will follow up this e-mail with a phone call next week. Hopefully one day I can thank the lovely Mimi for...well, just for passing on my C.V really. It's a start.
I decided to go wild and e-mail the International Herald Tribune. Probably a bit out of my depth, considering its location. I hope to visit America one day so who knows? The paper confirmed the my resume had reached them and and that they will keep it active on theie files for the next six weeks. If I havn't heard from them within this time I must consider that it hasn't been retained. In other words, it's in the bin - Tickety Boo!
At university we are currently studying Alternate Media: Internet and broadcast journalism. As I considered it extremely relevant, I seized the opportunity and wrote to my favourite daytime programme: This Morning. Oh what a skill to make you laugh at that time of the day; you've got to love Phil and Fern. I've also always fancied giving John Scott, fashion stylist, a run for his money on 'Beat the stylist'. I recieved an e-mail from viewers enquiries. This informed me that the show has arrangements with certain universities/colleges, and that this changes every six months. This year they are working with the University of East London. Fair enough.
Things are looking up. I could be inundated with offers. They'll be fighting over me - not too optimistic Becki! I could, potentially, be in the right place t the right time. Who knows? All will be revealed.