Tips to get into journalism/degree/job

Top tips to get into journalism/degree place/job


  • Start as soon as you feel ready: If you see something interesting happening, write it.

  • Find your niche: Write about your favourite things.

  • Grow your audience: Share what you do, when you feel ready.

  • Have fun with it: Do what you love.

  • Try out different forms of content (written/video/online/social media): Promote your content, pod casts.

  • Establish contacts: Get respect of people, so they can give you an opportunity. 

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