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Take this chance to show your prospective employer why you are right for the role
Posted by Jacob Granger on 09/09/21Tip: Create a podcast on a budget
You do not need expensive equipment or software to create a show people will want to listen to. Bookmark these ideas on launching your own podcast on a shoestring budget
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 08/09/21Tip: A journalist's guide to using Canva
Give your social media posts a touch more pizzazz by using the graphic design platform
Posted by Jacob Granger on 07/09/21Tip: How to verify your data
Numbers can help illustrate a large-scale problem or raise awareness. But you always have to triple-check every piece of data you are planning to use
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 06/09/21Tip: How to get your book published as a journalist
Got a great idea ready to hit shelves? Three journalists-turned-authors share personal advice to get the ball moving
Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/09/21Tip: Weighing up your first job offer in journalism
From negotiating your salary to personal budgeting, these tips will help you make the right decisions when accepting an entry-level job
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 02/09/21Tip: Careers guide for journalism students
A journalism degree opens up many possibilities. The NCTJ gathered advice from media pros on routes into the industry and the skills required
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/09/21Tip: How to write good headlines for online articles
Clear, concise and to-the-point headlines are loved by readers and Google alike. Puns, colons, and partial quotes are a no-no
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 31/08/21Tip: Asking your boss to remain WFH
Your bosses want you back in the newsroom but you would rather work from home? Here is how to start that conversation
Posted by Jacob Granger on 26/08/21Tip: Help your readers see a solution in a negative news story
The news is mostly depressing and readers can easily turn away from it. These five steps will help your reporting not burn people out
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 25/08/21Tip: A-Z of journalism terms
Use this glossary so you do not get tripped up over common newsroom phrases like beat, embargo and standfirst
Posted by Jacob Granger on 24/08/21Tip: Experiment with tried-and-tested tools for investigative journalism
Bookmark this list of muckraking tools and techniques that can help you gain access to elusive sources and data
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 23/08/21Tip: Prepare for your NCTJ course
The NCTJ diploma is a gold standard of journalism in the UK. Here is what you need to know going into your studies
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/08/21Tip: Help journalists and others at risk in Afghanistan
GIJN has rounded up a list of useful resources for emergency evacuation and asylum processes for journalists who need assistance
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