A-Z of ‘Newsroom Etiquette’
Continuously inquire in your workplace and about your work. Seek insights, feedback, and stories. Don't hesitate to ask questions, it's a part of the job. What other advice has...
5 inward steps you can take to be the mentor young journalists need
As a mentor, there are certain practical steps you can take to build a good working relationship with your mentee, such as deciding when, how and for how long you…
Host profile: Hal Hodson
Hal Hodson is The Economist’s special projects writer, based in London. He started volunteering with PressPad in 2018. Learn more about his experience below:
5 skills you will solidify as a mentor
In your routine as a mentor and throughout your mentee’s stay, you will use and expand a variety of skills. Not only will the mentoring experience help you solidify these…
TEACH AN INTERN TO FISH – TELL THEM HOW YOU WANT TO HELP THEM
There are many ways that you can help mentor a young person, and the beauty of mentoring is that you can be the change that you want to see.
How to build a good working relationship with your mentee
There are countless benefits of mentoring and when it’s done well, you will be able to see your impact as your mentee’s personal and professional confidence goes from strength to strength. They will likely pay it...
Two way road: get uncomfortable
Although you are the one who is mentoring a young person, you will be surprised at what you can also learn about yourself from the process, whether this is through looking inwardly, or learning something completely new....
Mentoring basics: Everything you need to know
So, you’ve decided to become a mentor! Here’s everything you need to know.
Why joining a union is relevant as an intern
Joining a union might seem like something to only do when you are working full time (and even then many don’t join straight away), but there are so many benefits to doing so. Not...
Mentor myths debunked – what is NOT expected of a PressPad mentor
So you’ve signed up to be a PressPad host mentor - we can’t wait to have you work with us! There are certain responsibilities that come with the role of a PressPad mentor,...
