The newsroom summer internship programme at The New York Times is extremely difficult to get into.
Statistically speaking, it's 10 times easier to gain acceptance to Harvard, said Theodore Kim, director of newsroom fellowships and internships, NYT, in this article on Poynter.
"Even as excitement about our profession rises among passionate young people, starting a career in journalism seems more difficult than ever," he writes.
Check out his advice for setting yourself apart from the crowd, with tips for making your resume stand out and for understanding the skills you need to get your foot into the newsroom door.
He also points out the importance of 'thinking about your narrative to make sure that your story makes sense to recruiters and shows your progress as a journalist and as a person.
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