Subject Focus: Our top ten tips for budding journos
Fancy getting into journalism? Whether you’re a wannabe hack who likes the idea of revealing the latest political scandal; a football fan who wants to be at the forefront of all the big transfers; or a fashionista who loved The Devil Wears Prada and dreamed of stepping into Miranda Priestly’s shoes; we’ve come up with some of our best advice…
1. Get yourself out into the blogosphere. Blogging is a good way to show you’re passionate about your subject as well as providing a...
VQs Explained
Vocational qualifications can be very useful stepping-stones to many careers. With the ever-increasing numbers of students progressing to higher education, there is a mounting demand for flexible, highly skilled workers who do not necessarily need to have a degree or A-levels. Employers are advocating courses that equip young people with the skills and attitudes that build business, and are recruiting those who have work experience or occupational training. Qualifications can be classified into three types – general, vocational and occupational. General qualifications are focused on a...
