Attending a film premiere alongside Hollywood stars such as Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill is all in a day's work for the De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) student on placement with Warner Bros.
Rachel Bland, who is in the third year of her Business and Management degree, says being part of the red carpet event for the launch of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was "an unforgettable moment".
Her London-based role as European Theatrical Distribution Intern is also giving her invaluable work experience, boosting her skills and building her confidence.
The 21-year-old said: "Getting a placement at Warner Bros is definitely my greatest achievement.
"I work within the European Theatrical Distribution team focusing on 20 Western European territories and am in daily communication with them, sharing ideas and working through problems."
Seeing films that everyone is talking about before they are released is one of the perks of Rachel's role.
She said: "The most memorable experience was attending the European Premiere of Batman v Superman in Leicester Square.
"We had a high-pressure week before the film came out but it all went well, so everyone is really happy.
"We went out at lunchtime to see it being set up and then in the evening we walked along the red carpet. Actors Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill and director Zack Snyder spoke to the audience and it was a really cool event."
Making friends and receiving great support from her colleagues have also made this a dream placement for Rachel.
She said: "I have learnt so much about the film industry and the distribution of movies around the world.
"It has been a wonderful experience and my confidence has grown so much from working in a real business environment with a team of experienced individuals."
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Rachel was offered the role after a recruitment process involving an assessment day and multiple interviews.
She said: "The placement team at DMU gave me advice on my CV, the assessment centre and interview techniques, which was very useful."
She recommends a placement year to fellow students.
Rachel said: "Working in a global organisation has enhanced my CV significantly. The skills I am developing and the experiences I am gaining will really benefit my future career
"I would love to work in the film industry when I graduate in summer 2017."
Rachel will be back at DMU in September to complete her final year, having originally chosen to study Business and Management as it offers a taster of all areas of business.
She said: "My favourite thing is the tutors. I have had some really interesting and inspiring people teach me."
Rachel also loves the university's community feel.
She added: "I really like the campus environment, the facilities are great and Leicester is an amazing city.
"I am part of the Hockey Club, co-ordinated by De Montfort Students' Union. It's a fantastic experience in so many ways. Meeting up to train, play and socialise is the highlight of my week.
"University is about learning and studying but also making friends, being independent and becoming an adult. So enjoy university life, join a society or sports team and have an amazing time!"
Posted on Friday 29 April 2016