Even more good news......

My local regional paper, the Leicester Mercury, has a policy where they let students undertake work experience only once, and for only one week, during their time at university to ensure that everyone gets an equal chance to succeed in their application.

However, even though I completed work experience with them exactly two years ago, I thought it would be harmless to send this email to the work experience co-ordinator on Monday:

Hi A-,
I met you and carried out work experience with the Leicester Mercury
exactly two years ago, just after finishing my first year of my
Journalism degree at DMU. I understand that you receive many
applications for work experience at your newspaper, and usually limit it
to one visit per student, however I feel now after completing my degree
that my journalistic skills have improved greatly and I would like to
again apply for work experience at the Leicester Mercury.
I really enjoyed my work experience the first time around, although I
believe that I will be able work more to my full potential and make more
use of my skills and qualities now that I am about to graduate.
Attached is my CV. I look forward to hearing from you.
D-.

And today I received this response:

"Dear D-,
I write to confirm your work experience with Newsdesk on Monday 28th September to Friday 2nd October 2009.
I would be grateful if you could report to our reception on -St at 10.30 am on the Monday morning and ask for me and I will take you up to the department.
You will be meeting the public and working in an office environment, so
dress is smart/formal clothing.
Over the course of the week, news staff will be available to offer advice on your work. However, you should bear in mind that periodically, it is likely that you will be left to work on your own for some time, whilst the news staff work towards the newspaper's deadlines.
If circumstances suddenly change and you are unable to attend, please let me know at the earliest opportunity on (0116) 2-.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr A-
Work Experience Co-ordinator
Leicester Mercury Newspaper"

I am so pleased!!!!