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Grey Coat Issue 25: November 2012 Career workshops (continued)


“I love Journalism because you get paid for being nosey!”- Charlie Harris


This is my account of the Careers Morning that we as Year 11s participated in on the 25 October.


For the Careers Morning, each of us selected three workshops to participate in. I chose: University, Journalism and Media. Mr Harris led the Journalism workshop and I became more and more intrigued as the workshop progressed.


Things that Mr Harris spoke about: •


Journalism is a difficult industry to get into, to gain easier access into Journalism you must get: A GCSE in English Language and plenty of work experience and you must read and write continually. Your general knowledge needs to be exceptional.





Journalists must think creatively when putting a story together, if your story is unique then it will grab the reader’s attention.





Journalists are sometimes sued for libel because they have disclosed false information to newspapers or to the press; evidence must be gathered in conjunction with a story to guarantee accuracy.





Journalists must realise and comprehend boundaries and need to know all the laws associated with Journalism to be positive that none of them are ever breached.


• Journalism does not pay much so it would be advisable to get another job also.





Journalism is fun! You should not become a Journalist for the purpose of fame because very few become so.


• You must be a trustworthy Journalist, with this comes respect.


When the session concluded, I stayed behind and asked Mr Harris a question.


Me:


Mr Harris, if I were to phone the Times newspaper and ask for work experience, would they provide me with some?


Mr Harris:


There is a possibility; however, it would be much easier to get the job if you were in possession of a contact. In fact, my friend works for The Times- I could ask him to give you his contact details.


That inspired me and spurred me on further to work harder towards becoming an Author/ Journalist.


And the moral of the story is… If you are truly passionate about something, you should consider making it a profession because it is always better to do something you enjoy for an average wage, as opposed to doing something you dislike for a wage akin to the likes of Doctors and Lawyers.


Also, do not allow yourself to be bound by the limitations of others. If you excel at something, keep at it. What is important is the long- term- is to get the best possible exam grades you are able to, maintain focus on your goal for the future and do absolutely everything in your control to fulfil your potential. Although grades are just letters printed on a piece of paper, they are the most important results of your life- ones that will determine the fate of your future be it university or employment.


Jacky Achampong 11Y


The Sixth Form Theatre Club is continuing this year. In September we saw Jonathan Pryce play the King Lear at The Almeida and in October, Sheridan Smith was a charismatic Hedda Gabler at The Old Vic. Coming up: ‘The Changeling’ at The Young Vic and ‘Kiss Me Kate’ for our Christmas treat at The Old Vic. Any queries, please contact Ms Richards


Sixth form theatre club


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