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No matter what your peers, recruiters, or old-time hacks say, there is no one way to get into journalism. Journalism is a fast-changing industry, particularly in the digital age,.....
Frank Starling is an entrepreneur and specialist in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). He is the founder and CEO of Variety Pack, a consultancy that works with global.....

Be available and adaptable  In the lead up to the publication of your piece, make sure you’re on hand to help with any final questions or edits running up to..

Most interns turn up on their first day completely new to the media industry. And that’s totally fine, and to be expected. It’s exhilarating and nerve-wracking in equal measure. Although..

Getting your foot in the door in the media industry can seem daunting. There are so many different ways to start out – but which one is best?..
Being a freelancer means that you are responsible for your working setup and running your own business. This might seem daunting, but there are many tools, programmes, and.....

So, it’s the first meeting between you and your mentee… where do you start? The first meeting will likely be a little daunting for both of you, but we have..

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...
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..
When hosting an intern, it can be great to provide practical advice and support whilst they’re interning at a company. One of the best ways to do this is by..

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