"a placement students' bible" - W / Elysia Filaitis (CX Insider Podcast
Description
In this episode, we flip the mic as Elysia—our Marketing Executive, podcast editor, and host—sits on the other side of the sofa to reflect on her transformative placement year. From navigating a tough recruitment process to running a podcast solo, Elysia shares honest insights, valuable tips, and the lessons that shaped her journey.
Content:
00:00 – “Don’t wait for opportunities” – Elysia core mindset
01:18 – Starting the placement year & studying at Loughborough
02:40 – How she found her placement using LinkedIn and Bright Network
05:10 – Recruitment tips: video submissions, interviews & the STAR method
08:41 – What employers really look for: enthusiasm, innovation, knowledge
13:43 – Biggest adjustments from uni to working life
20:27 – How university (societies & modules) prepared her for the role
25:41 – A typical day as a podcast host & marketing intern
27:21 – Projects she’s proud of: rebranding thumbnails & email campaigns
31:59 – Final advice: take initiative, make connections, and ask questions
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