IndiaLily
Learning my trade as a journalist in local news
Quick recap on my 'career timeline' so far to give you some context: July 2019 - Graduated from my English degree, then worked and...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hi, I'm India.
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I'm a UK-based senior reporter for Sussex Newspapers and enjoy blogging in my spare time, covering everything from current affairs and cultural issues, to studying, lifestyle and reviews.
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