A former La Trobe student of the Bachelor of Media Studies shared her job hunting tips with this year's final year students at a careers presentation on July 26.

Having finished her studies in November 2004, Katherine has progressed in just 6 months to the position of Direct Advertising Co-ordinator with Pacific Magazines in Melbourne (publishers of titles such as Home Beautiful, Family Circle and New Idea), after completing the Media Sales Cadetship, a short postgraduate qualification open to people with a Bachelor degree and an interest in marketing, commerce and communication.

Katherine's tips included the importance of setting goals and being willing to take risks, as well as always being open to learn new things.

More information about the Media sales cadetship can be found at www.mediasalescadetship.com.au