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Finding a job

15. September, 2011 Finding a job, Routes into journalism
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Pursuing journalism and having a plan B career option

by Jonathan Frost

Pursuing journalism and having a plan B career option When I was considering whether to apply for Wannabe Hacks, I felt that I had to really commit to journalism as a career pathway if I wanted to be successful and deliver what the site requires. Previously, I’d enjoyed journalism,
14. September, 2011 Advice, Applications, Finding a job, How to guides, Routes into journalism
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One hack’s ongoing journey through visa land: a hackneyed how-to guide

by Jon Offredo

I used to think getting a visa was downright impossible. Maybe as challenging as figuring out how to make shedloads of money from digital content without relying on advertisments. Or watching the entire series of LOST. Or entering the Guardian
13. September, 2011 Getting started, How to guides, Work experience, Work experience and interning
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How I found work experience at the last minute

by Hannah Bass

How I found work experience at the last minute It was an impromptu gap year that set me on my improvised route to becoming a journalism student. Last summer the prospect of an empty year yawned ahead of me like a blank sheet of paper half an hour before deadline.
12. September, 2011 How to guides, Magazine, Routes into journalism, Work experience, Work experience and interning
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The Intern’s tips and tricks on how to impress at your work experience placement: part two.

by Emily Handford

The Intern’s tips and tricks on how to impress at your work experience placement: part two.   Be Polite The most important part of work experience you could say is to…make tea and lots of it! It may be tiresome, but a warm mug of brew can go a long way. Your colleagues will think you’re
8. September, 2011 Entrepreneurship, Finding a job, Getting started, Routes into journalism
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4 reasons why you should start a business

by Jonathan Frost

When I was considering my options for a pathway into journalism, I managed to rule everything obvious out. Not a good start, I felt. As much as I am sure each has value, I didn’t feel like any particular route
6. September, 2011 How to guides, Magazine, Routes into journalism, Work experience, Work experience and interning
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The Intern’s tips and tricks on how to impress at your work experience placement: part one.

by Emily Handford

After undertaking work experience at several women’s magazines, you could think of me as a “serial intern”, so here are a few pointers to help you avoid the pitfalls and, most importantly, stand out from the crowd at your next
6. September, 2011 Magazine, Work experience, Work experience and interning
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Introducing The Intern: The next exciting chapter.

by Emily Handford

Introducing The Intern: The next exciting chapter. Well, hello there fellow hacks.   I was thrilled to find out just a week ago that I am now one of the new Wannabe Hacks. Lots of responsibility, as well as quite a bit of time juggling between the day job
5. September, 2011 Finding a job, Industries
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The Jobseeker’s tips for dealing with the stress of finding a job

by Jon Offredo

The Jobseeker’s tips for dealing with the stress of finding a job I’m afraid of spiders. The big creepy crawly ones. The ones that slip under your sheets and cause necrosis. And of course the ones hiding under the box, smaller than a penny and waiting to send paralyzing venom coursing through
4. September, 2011 Finding a job
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New Wannabe Hacks: Introducing The Jobseeker

by Jon Offredo

New Wannabe Hacks: Introducing The Jobseeker Well then, so I’m the first of your new Wannabe Hacks. First things first, I’m not extremely good with introductory posts – so I’ll err on the side of brevity. My name is Jon Offredo and I’m 24-years-old and will
31. August, 2011 Advice, Digital and online, Entrepreneurship, Finding a job, Freelancing, Guest posts, How to guides, Industries, Magazine, Newspaper, Photojournalism, Radio, Routes into journalism, Television, Work experience and interning
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Oliver Pelling: advice for journalists – what to do with an empty email inbox

by The Freelancer

Oliver Pelling: advice for journalists – what to do with an empty email inbox Oliver Pelling is a freelancer who writes feature articles, web-content, blog posts, sales & marketing copy, press releases and everything in-between. He’s passionate about action sports, music and travel. You can find his personal wesbite here and he also tweets
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  • Jenni Graham

    _JenniGraham on Finding a job in journalism: Which websites are the best?

    kpedersen03 I wasn't sure how to answer your question, so I asked WH readers on Twitter what they would write in...
    Posted Jun 18, 2013
  • kpedersen03 on Finding a job in journalism: Which websites are the best?

    Yet another fantastic post there! What about journalism.co.uk - it's quite a labour-intensive registration process - so I would like...
    Posted Jun 18, 2013
 
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