Career Advice

Another fab piece for Cision Jobs by Sian Meades-Williams.

Will the effects of lockdown have an impact on the future of newsrooms and offices? Will remote working become the norm?

The part of the process that is most familiar, and a distinct progression stage of the process - the job interview, will not be taking place in the form of an in-person, face-to-face meeting or 'traditional' interview for some time. 

To mark the 15th anniversary of the Journalism Diversity Fund, we will be sharing the stories of past bursary recipients throughout the year.

Whether you’re a staffer or a freelancer, journalism is one of the most juggly professions around. And by juggly, I mean you’ll be working on about seventeen million things at once – and you’re never going to nail it all without a strategy.

Freelancing is often about freedom. The ability to pick and choose your clients, to move on when the mood takes you and to choose when you work.

Digital Journalism Tools: 20 Useful Apps and Sites for Writers

There are strong economic reasons for journalists to make the switch. There are more prospects in public relations and salaries are higher. It’s no surprise that’s a popular career transition.

Brad Grant (JDF bursary recipient) details his journey towards his NCTJ qualification.

An interesting round-up of the state of the media. Something in here for both Journalists and PR professionals alike.

Sian Meades gives her advice about how to deal with rejection, how to react and how to spin a positive from a negative.

Jabir Mustapha Sambo was the first intern to be hosted by PressPad. Here he shares with you a small insight of his time with PressPad during his BBC internship.

Assessment centres are a good opportunity for employers to identify the most suitable candidates for their companies and for candidate to better understand the needs of their employers.

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Being A Journalist On Social Media

Even when you’re an established freelancer and you get it right most of the time, a lot of pitches can still go unanswered, or get rejected. Even if the initial idea is good. So how do you turn a good pitch into a great one?

Sian Meades gives us her advice for getting freelance roles.

Cision Jobs has updated its policy on how roles being advertised as internships are to be remunerated.