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17. May, 2013
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CVs, back-ups, and other loose ends
You join me at the end of a rather hectic week. My Media Law exam was on Monday and my Final Project deadline was just a couple of days later… I won’t lie. Now that the bulk of my major
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My work experience: Tired, battered and loving every minute
I’ve barely slept, I have blisters the size of beer bottle caps on my heels, I’m shaking from too much coffee (Apparently that’s a thing. Who knew?), my head hurts from glaring at screens and, despite this, I can’t wait
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Top tips for MA interviews from the students
Interview season is upon us once more, for journalism courses and placements of all sorts. From masters courses to NCTJs, these tips are focused towards a successful MA interview, but really, can be fairly universally applied across the board. Good
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What to expect at an MA interview at Sheffield University
The crossroads of life led me up to t’north of England earlier this week for an interview with Sheffield University for their print journalism MA. My railcard didn’t arrive, hence I rocked up into Sheffield after a lengthy 3 hour coach
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How to apply for the BBC’s trainee schemes
Who wouldn’t want to work for the BBC? A job in one of the most creative and vibrant media hubs with a fantastic reputation, the opportunity to travel around the world and (perhaps) even a decent salary. Of course the
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Video CVs for journalists: Yay or Nay?
One-page CVs, emboldened subheadings, blocks of colour to separate different sections – we all look for new and innovative ways to make our CVs stand out. Some applications for posts within the media even ask you to upload a short
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How to keep up in journalism while working that ‘meantime job’
I haven’t felt like a real writer lately. Like many hacks, I have so far failed to get a job as a reporter and settled for a “meantime job”. Honestly, I have been trying to keep up with the hacks
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Work experience: magazine publishing
A liberal, left-wing vegetarian shouldn’t, in theory, find herself fitting in at a publisher which deals primarily with shooting magazines. Even though I didn’t discover the urge to go and shoot some pigeons or pick up a .22, I learnt
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How to prepare for your work experience placement
I decided to write this post as I will be on a work experience placement at a commercial radio station in a few weeks time. As a result, the below advice may be slightly radio-focused. That being said, a lot
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Wannabe Hacks CV workshop
The Hack’s CV clinic returns, with our very own Caroline Mortimer’s CV. Please have a read, and go over it with the infamous red pen. What would you change, what do you like, and can you spot the inevitable “deliberate”
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