Study + Work

IndiaLily

Mar 19
4 min

Journalism exams explained: NQJs

*I'll start by reminding you quickly that I'm not an expert, this is just my experience with journalism exams.* NCTJ 'junior' and...

IndiaLily

Jun 25, 2022
7 min

Journalism studies: Q&A (part 2)

In August 2020 I finished my journalism qualifications (trainee level) known as the NCTJ diploma, and now I’m working as a trainee...

IndiaLily

Sep 17, 2021
7 min

To uni or not to uni

This time of year students are getting ready to head off to uni, and although it may seem AGES away - if you're wondering about whether...

IndiaLily

Feb 6, 2021
5 min

My uni experience

Uni is a huge step if you choose to go. It’s a chance to move forward with your qualifications, perhaps move away from home, and most...

IndiaLily

Jan 9, 2021
6 min

My route through UCAS to uni

The UCAS deadline is January 29th, and I’m sure if you’ve take the time to read this there’s a chance that you already know that because...

The transition from student life to working life

IndiaLily

Jan 2, 2021
5 min

The transition from student life to working life

In an ideal world, you finish uni and start working. That’s what I always thought growing up. We had it drilled into us that uni equalled...

IndiaLily

Dec 19, 2020
6 min

Life as a trainee journalist

I’m now working as a trainee reporter for the Eastbourne Herald. How I got here has been covered in various other pieces, so if that’s...

IndiaLily

Nov 14, 2020
6 min

Interview with a senior journalist

Right now, I’m a trainee reporter. I’ve taken a certain set of exams to get to this level and after two years working as a trainee, I’ll...

IndiaLily

Nov 7, 2020
7 min

The recruitment process

*Disclaimer: This isn’t specific to journalism* I’m freshly into my dream job as a trainee reporter, something I’ve worked towards since...

IndiaLily

Oct 11, 2020
5 min

Journalism studies: Q&A

I’ll start by summarising. I recently finished my journalism trainee level qualifications known as the NCTJ diploma, and now I’m working...

Lockdown lessons: Motivation and routine

IndiaLily

Sep 27, 2020
5 min

Lockdown lessons: Motivation and routine

As I write this we’re in the weird transition stage of lockdown. Boris has shut pubs at 10pm, groups of more than six can’t meet up...

IndiaLily

Sep 7, 2020
5 min

Work experience is key

I cannot stress enough how important work experience is. Whatever field you’re wanting to go into – science, the arts, business – having...

IndiaLily

Aug 26, 2020
5 min

My guide to starting uni

So you’ve got your uni place, albeit in more-than-usual stressful circumstances this year, now what? I have now finished uni, and with...

Explored: The different graduate routes into journalism

IndiaLily

Aug 8, 2020
6 min

Explored: The different graduate routes into journalism

From the age of 15-years-old, I knew I wanted to go into journalism – how I was going to get there was another matter. I decided I didn’t...

The importance of internships for employability

IndiaLily

Aug 8, 2020
5 min

The importance of internships for employability

So this isn't actually an article written by me, but I was interviewed by Top Univerisites for it, so I thought I would share it! It...

IndiaLily

Jul 30, 2020
4 min

Results days through the years

I’ve now finished what should be the final exams I’ll ever have to sit (finger crossed). Over the last seven years I’ve done GCSEs, A...

I am proof you can teach yourself shorthand - and pass the 100wpm exam

IndiaLily

Jul 24, 2020
5 min

I am proof you can teach yourself shorthand - and pass the 100wpm exam

Shorthand…a lot of people are surprised when I tell them it is still a requirement to get into journalism. They all seem to think that...

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