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 so sweaty palms and butterflies in your stomach are expected. But don’t worry, here at...
What subjects are needed to study journalism?

What subjects are needed to study journalism?

What subjects are needed to study journalism? This is a very common question, to which there isn’t a right or wrong answer. Indeed, ‘journalism’ is a very broad term – therefore it is apt that there are no specific A-levels required if you want to become a journalist....
Is journalism for me?

Is journalism for me?

If you’re not sure whether the world of journalism is for you, read through our top things to consider before taking the plunge. Are you interested in fashion? Or maybe you want to become a sports journalist? Does political reporting sound interesting to you?...
How to write your UCAS personal statement

How to write your UCAS personal statement

For those of you used to writing 280-character tweets, a 4,000-character UCAS personal statement might seem like your idea of hell. The UCAS personal statement word count is 47 lines or 4000 characters – and trust us, you’ll want more. Starring at a blank page can be...
Filling in your UCAS application

Filling in your UCAS application

Filling in your UCAS application is the first step on the road to graduation – so you want to make sure you do it properly. It may be daunting, but so is going to university so it’s best just to face it head on. The good thing is you don’t need to do it all at once –...
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...