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6 Nov 2009 14:31:58
TV star Pam Rhodes has given a masterclass on interviewing techniques to students at the University of Bedfordshire.
Songs of Praise presenter Pam was at the Luton campus on Tuesday for the two-hour workshop with level two Media Performance students.
The interview scenarios centred on the recent problems with student loans and involved students both asking questions and being interviewed themselves.
Pam said: “They did very well and it was interesting to point out a few things. Most of them haven’t actually thought about the technique of interviewing.
“It depends on things like who you are interviewing, what type of show it is and asking the right questions to find out the skeletons in their cupboard!”
Pam, who also runs a cattery in her home town of Biggleswade, has been on our television screens for the last 35 years.
She has presented Songs of Praise for the last 22 years, with one edition even coming from the Luton campus, and has also been involved in live news, arts programmes, travel and leisure, and quiz shows as well as continuing to present a weekly show on the radio.
Pam said: “The one thing I would stress and which is most important is the need to be professional – always be punctual and prepared. You need a professional attitude in everything you ever do.”
She is returning to the University later in the month for a masterclass on presenting.
Lecturer in Media Performance Maria Wiener said: “Pam Rhodes’ masterclass was very interesting and valuable to our students. She shared with them a variety of tips on interviewing from her experience.
“Her versatile career inspired our students to express their interests to her and work with her on the development of their interviewing skills.
“They enjoyed her class very much and left enthusiastic, feeling encouraged to pursue their dreams and aspirations.”
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