How to get work experience with a magazine company?

Work experience at a London magazine?

• I have just finished my first year studying BA Journalism. Either towards the end of my 2nd or the beginning of my 3rd year, we are required to undertake a work placement at any journalism based company we wish. In previous years, students have travelled half way across the world to many different glamourous magazines. My ultimate goal is to work for a women's magazine in London such as Glamour or Cosmopolitan. However, I don't know how to approach them in order to gain experience. I know that a CV and a covering letter is crucial and of course, further experience to prove your interest in journalism. But, they must get these all the time! I really need to ensure that I can impress them so I can ensure my place. Any advice would be highly appreciated, Thanks guys.

• Answer:

  Do some research about the company and give them specific reasons why you want to work at that particular company, it will show that you are willing to go above and beyond the average person and that you want to work for them, not just any company that will take you.