How to write a cover letter

How to write a cover letter

I know what you’re thinking, what is a cover letter and more importantly, how do I write a cover letter? A lot of people think their CV is the most important part of a job application, but actually your cover letter is the first thing a potential employer will read....
Write the perfect CV

Write the perfect CV

It takes time to write the perfect CV – and most employers will spend less than a minute scanning it. Heartbreaking I know. But that is why you need to make your CV stand out, and don’t give a potential employer any reason to add you to the ‘no’ pile. You need to make...
Top tips for journalism university candidates

Top tips for journalism university candidates

Journalism is a cut-throat industry so you have to do whatever you can to get ahead. And studying journalism in the UK is extremely competitive so you have to make yourself stand out early. Luckily there are lots of tips for journalism university candidates out there....
Top tips: how to prepare for an interview

Top tips: how to prepare for an interview

Whether you’re fresh out of school or thinking of leaving your current job, knowing how to prepare for an interview is a must. Going for an interview can be extremely daunting but being well-prepared and well-dressed is a good start. Sweaty palms and butterflies...
Building your journalism portfolio

Building your journalism portfolio

When building your journalism portfolio, the question on the lips of every aspiring journalist is how to make it stand out to employers. Your journalism portfolio should include: your CV, a short personal profile, samples of your work, contact details and links to...