Work experience and interning
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The internship auction demonstrates the need for young people to stand up for themselves
Over the past six months, I’ve banged on pretty regularly about the injustice of unpaid internships for the Independent and pretty much anyone else who would have me. So you could imagine I was appalled by the news that FHM,
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Charlotte Lytton: Dealing with grad scheme rejection and moving on to an alternative
For the wannabe hack, graduate schemes are like gold dust. Each year, a few of the nationals open up one or two coveted spots to aspiring journos, and with hundreds battling it out for each place, most, like myself, are
8. February, 2012
Advice, Industries, latest, Newspaper, Reporting, Routes into journalism, Shifts, Work experience and interning
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Things that go bump at night: working the night shift
I like to cook. I’m not very good at it, but it’s a nice hobby and with my shift, I cook so I can save money. See, I work the night shift, from 3-11 p.m. to be exact. Most of
2. February, 2012
Comment, Entrepreneurship, Industries, Magazine, Newspaper, Radio, Routes into journalism, Television, Work experience and interning
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Why a class action lawsuit against unpaid internships in the US is overdue
You may or may not have seen the news yesterday that a former intern at Harper’s Bazaar is suing Hearst Co. for unpaid work during her unpaid internships, which violated state and federal labor laws. We’ve gone over unpaid internships
2. February, 2012
Advice, Comment, Getting started, How to guides, Magazine, Routes into journalism, Work experience and interning
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What I’ve learnt from my job so far…
So nearly three months into my job and what have I learnt so far? Was it everything I expected? Kind of and more, so here are a few handy tips to help first jobbers, aspiring editorial assistants and wannabe journo’s get
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VIDEO: The Postgrad’s final work placement report
I’m enjoying a rare day off after a brilliant 2 week placement at the BMJ. Here’s a video of me rabbiting on about how continually surprised I was by the place… And it’s back to school on Monday! Has anyone else had
20. January, 2012
Applications, Finding a job, Industries, Newspaper, Routes into journalism, Undergraduate course, Work experience, Work experience and interning
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Work experience – should I be chasing the nationals?
Last summer, I was fortunate enough to land two amazing placements at local newspapers back home in Essex (The Echo and The Yellow Advertiser). I thoroughly enjoyed both placements (and I’m not just saying that to suck up!) and was
18. January, 2012
Comment, Finding a job, Industries, Magazine, Routes into journalism, Work experience, Work experience and interning
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The Apprentice for journalists: a brilliant idea or really bad television?
You may have heard over the last couple of days that ITV2 are running an ‘Apprentice-style’ television show for wannabe magazine journalists. ‘The Exclusives’ will run for seven weeks and follow six contestants as they are set weekly challenges based on
10. January, 2012
Comment, Debate, Getting started, Magazine, Routes into journalism, Work experience and interning
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The HMRC cracks down on fashion internships, for better or for worse?
The past year has been rife concerning the internship debate. In the media, as well as other professions, it is now a necessary step to get into the industry. However, that does not make it legal; the law states that
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The Postgrad’s work placement (and life) update
By the time you’re watching this, I’ll probably be on the tube to start my first day of work experience at BMJ magazine. I made this little video to let you know what I’m getting up to. Warning: it’s even
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