"Kirsty had a really good week with us. She managed her time very well and was full of ideas. She also showed real commitment by attending a refugee event outside of work, where she interviewed three people for an excellent feature which we published. Kirsty also showed excellent investigative skills by researching and writing a story about hacking, which is also published. Overall, we were very impressed with her attitude and her performance and would welcome her back."
Tony Larner Birmingham Live Birmingham Live Author Page "Kirsty has worked for Cysters for a year and has generated amazing content and has a brilliant work ethic. She has shown initiative and has helped progress Cysters within her University as well as externally. The content is always of high quality and thoroughly research. I would recommend Kirsty to any future employer. She will be an asset to your team."
Neelam Heera Cysters Cysters Website "Kirsty is a hard-working aspiring journalist, who has a keen nose for a story. Coupled with her passion for data journalism and a flair for story-telling, I have no doubt that she has a bright future in the profession."
Marverine Cole Birmingham City University "Kirsty joined the Johnston Press North East newsroom for work experience in July and hugely impressed during her time with us. What particularly stood out was the fact she had taken time to work on some of her own stories to bring into the office with her. That showed a high level of motivation and forward planning that was commendable. Many students can be reactive when they visit, waiting for things to be passed their way, whereas Kirsty had a proactive approach. She was polite, punctual and enthusiastic about whatever tasks she was given. If she continues to progress like this, I have no doubt she will make a fine journalist for whoever is lucky enough to employ her. Kirsty would certainly be welcome back in the JPNE newsroom any time."
Gary Oliver Sunderland Echo Published work on Sunderland Echo "Kirsty worked hard during her placement and completed all the tasks given to her diligently. Over the course of the week she took on tips (mainly about house style which would have been different to the ones on her previous placements) and produced some good reader-friendly copy. It was particularly impressive that she found her own stories to write as we have a lot of work experience placements (we have had more than 40 this year so far) and not many do that. She was rewarded during and at the end of the week with several published pieces on our websites and in the printed version of the paper. Kirsty would be well suited to newspaper journalism if this was the career she wanted to pursue after her graduation."
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