Public Relations Officer Review

It is a year that I look back upon with huge fondness! I learnt so much about the industry, working life, made some life long friends and have taken away memories that I will never forget - a truly amazing year.

Extremely! A huge part of enjoying your job and producing your best work is feeling valued as a member of your team. The Communications Team at the Foundation is small, so all the work you do is important and all the good work you do is noticed - It also means you are not given any typical intern jobs! I really felt like I was valued and needed!

I can not fault the management I received from Rory Carroll. He identified my strengths and allowed me to run and go further with them, and also helped me work on my weaknesses which built up my confidence. He really understands what it is like to be a placement student as he did one himself when he was at uni!

I was never bored! There was always things that needed doing. Yes, there were some days when there was a huge amount to do when big events were coming up, and yes it was slightly stressful, but this was only occasional! In fact, I am glad of what busy periods at work taught me, especially as I now work in an events agency! Over all, I always felt like I had the right amount of work to do, and if I did feel like I was struggling, Rory was excellent and would help distribute the work out between the team.

Like I said before, the Comms team is small, so each person has a huge amount of responsibility. I never felt like an intern!

You never truly understand how invaluable your placement year was until you start work. I recently started my new job as a graduate and I am confident in my abilities and ready to go - I understand the working life, and I already have developed skills - it really shows!

Each department at the Football Foundation is on one floor - which is great for meeting people and having a laugh!

Really well. I had a month hand over with my predecessor to get used to the job, regular reviews with my manager and monthly check-ins with HR to make sure I was doing well! Rory also gradually introduced new/harder work to me over the months allowing me to develop at my own pace.

I was sent on two courses - Writing Press Releases and Pitching to Journalists - which helped me learn even more about the industry. These are also really great for your CV!

One employee I worked with was a returning placement student. He loved it so much he wanted to come back and was offered a job! Although this isn't that common.

Yes! I've made lifelong friends with the other interns! We often went out for drinks after work.

A bit expensive - As it's London. But there is no place like London. This shouldn't put you off.. I can't imagine doing my placement year anywhere else. The possibilities are endless!

Great! The offices are down Tottenham Court Road!

Not massively, but who's to say you can't set up a sports group of your own!