1. Placement Application Research
By Ming, Becca, Sophie, Lauren,
Gaynor and Ruth

2. Identifying Companies
• Speculatively
• Job advert websites
• University careers service
• Social networking

3. First Contact Pros
• Email
• Efficient
• Straight Forward
• Easier to link reader to websites
• Letters
• Most likely will be opened – Intriguing
• More Personal

4. First Contact Cons
• Email
• Easily Deleted
• Possibility go straight to spam box
• Letters
• Old fashioned
• Easily misplaced
• Not environmentally friendly

5. Portfolio
• 20 pages if printed (30 if online)
• Demonstrate a rounded nature
• Keep it company specific
• Keep it up to date
• Easy to use/have access to/navigate
• Use the best work
• Allow room for discussion and context

6. Feedback
• Send follow up e-mail asking for advice
• Ask for feedback on first contact
• Ask more questions at interview
• Ask how you could improve

7. Follow Up Dos
• Write on your cover letter when you will contact
them
• Get the correct titles/names/contact details of
person responsible
• Be patient
• Alert your references
• Send a thank you note
• Continue to sell yourself
• Be memorable (i.e. business card)
• Ask for feedback

8. Follow Up Don’ts
• Harass the company
• Place too much importance in one job
• Stop looking for other placements

9. How To Follow Up
• At least 3 attempts
• E-mail first
• Call second
• Wait for response