Archives 2012
Advice on job applications
Having spent last night shortlisting applicants for the NCTJ’s journalism internship, it’s evident that some students might improve their chances by taking more care with their applications.... Read More
Friday 11th May 2012
Being a journalist was always my dream job, but I was never quite sure how to go about it
I remember attending a ‘how to break into journalism’ speech at university and leaving with the impression that it was going to be impossible for me to become a journalist because I wouldn’t be able to afford the course fees.... Read More
Thursday 10th May 2012
I’m working for Sky Sports News
It’s no exaggeration to say that without the Journalism Diversity Fund I would not be sat where I am today.... Read More
Friday 20th April 2012
“Growing up, I never heard any reporters on television with my accent”
Waking up on a Monday morning must be a real drag if you hate your job. Thanks to the Journalism Diversity Fund, I never have that problem.... Read More
Tuesday 27th March 2012
NCTJ Student Council – “Never give up”
I recently attended the NCTJ Student Council at the University of Salford in MediaCityUK.... Read More
Tuesday 27th March 2012
NCTJ Student Council – “Journalism should be fun”
I have been pulled to various parts of the UK for the sake of NCTJ training.... Read More
Tuesday 27th March 2012
Journalism has had a lot of bad press recently but I still want to be a journalist
As a child growing up in the nineties I was always told of the importance of school grades and family. That’s why I wanted to become a reporter: magazines and newspapers were my entertainment and escapism.... Read More
Tuesday 6th March 2012
Write and tell stories that represent the world you live in
Let me begin by writing that the best stories come from journalists who are invested in the subject matter.... Read More
Friday 10th February 2012
Dreams of becoming a magazine journalist
Choosing to pursue a career in journalism at a time when the job market is bleak could seem like an unwelcoming challenge. For me, it was a challenge I was ready to take on.... Read More
Wednesday 25th January 2012
