Tip #1 - never use the word "wannabe", yeesh.
We spotted this really interesting collection of tips for aspiring hacks. Interesting to note that so many of the commentators think uni is a waste of time as all editors want are people with interesting opinions. And let's just say you're the sort of person who chooses not to go to uni, perhaps that says to a potential employer that you're prepared to think differently. Food for thought...
@journalismnews 2 or 3. Training helps but it's all about what real experience you've got in the industry & the contacts you make.
— Helen Robertson (@HelenCRobertson) August 15, 2013
@journalismnews neither of the three options. Start a blog, use social media to promote it, build portfolio, show it to a publisher = job.
— Ishaq Siddiqi (@IshaqSiddiqi) August 15, 2013
@journalismnews Degree/postgrad/course combo unimportant. Just be a) bright, b) enquiring, c) determined, d) tech-literate, e) tech-literate
— Jess McAree (@JessMcAree) August 15, 2013
See the whole shebang right here: http://storify.com/journalismnews/advice-for-aspiring-journalists
