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The perpetual drama of no job without experience and no experience without a job is one that everyone goes through when starting a career. Getting your foot in the door somewhere is crucial and, if you are a student or school leaver, summer is the best time to start. Here are seven key pieces of advice on getting that placement.

Choose wisely

Let's be totally honest here: as amazing as it would be to get a summer placement with the BBC or the Guardian or the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, it is highly unlikely. By all means apply, it shows initiative and ambition, but such organisations usually take on post-graduate interns or experienced trainees. You may be extraordinarily lucky or talented, but your realistic options or more locally based. So apply to the local paper, or local radio station, or local trade magazines. Do a bit of research into what's near to you and aim there.

Write a good letter and CV

A journalist's work life lives largely through email. Depending on the type of publication you are applying to, the recipient of your email will be receiving a constant stream of press releases, invitations, offers, requests and announcements to wade through - or ignore - and if an email isn't related to a story it is likely to get lost under the deluge. A letter, on the other hand, shows a personal touch and will sit on the editor's desk as a constant physical reminder.

@journalismnews A well-written, sincere letter worked for me. Ended up with two bright interns
- Kewrious (@Kewrious) July 12, 2013

So be polite and personable but direct, explain why you want to work at the organisation, what you can contribute, why you want to be a journalist and what experience you have. Give an idea of a time-frame and what you want to gain. Make it easy for them, give them a reason to invite you in. It could even be just a few days a week if you need to work elsewhere to earn money.

Your CV should be concise, no more than two pages, detailing any relevant qualifications or experience. If you are yet to gain experience in the sector, you should be able to show that you have at least committed some time to the job already, even if that's just writing a blog or making YouTube videos.

Check out more advice on cover letters and CV writing from Journalism.co.uk .

Have an online presence

Having some kind of online portfolio is a must. Make no mistake - an editor or prospective employer will want to see evidence that you are serious if they are going to give you a chance in their organisation and a blog is the easiest way to accomplish this. That doesn't mean your work needs to be groundbreaking exposés or perfect prose, but neither should it be a glorified diary. Write about your interests, whatever they are, and ask people for feedback.
More advice on blogging available here.

A clean online presence

Facebook is private, Twitter is public. That distinction can be easily forgotten when you are young but upon entering the world of work your Twitter history is a record of your online behaviour. You only need to look at the example of poor Paris Brown to see that. So start a new one if you feel it necessary and then use this to connect with people you admire or find interesting and local contacts who may be able to help. The vast majority of people on Twitter are friendly and will interact, you could even surprise your local editor with a sneaky evening tweet linking to some of your work. Don't push it though.
Follow these 100 top Twitter accounts for journalists

Be specific

@journalismnews Don't just send out same CV every time. Tailor it to company you're applying to. Keep it to two pages. Why are you special?
- Needling (@sharpsecret) July 12, 2013

Blanket coverage may seem like the easiest option but it will be obvious to those reading it if you don't make any distinctions or references to the organisation you are applying to.

Learn to use your contact network

There is no shame in asking for help, especially when you're young, so ask around and see who is in your extended contact network. Should you become a full-time journalist, your contacts will be everything - developing a good relationship with a good contact at one organisation can hold the key to the whole place. So ask friends, parents, parents' friends, friends' parents, teachers, anyone you can think of. They might know someone at your target publication who can give the editor a nudge and put your letter on his or her desk.

Be persistent

Persistence is a must for any journalist - you're not going to get a story or interview if you ask once and give up when you don't get a reply. The same holds true for when you are looking for work experience.

@journalismnews persistence. When a local paper didn't reply to my email, I went to the office and asked to see the news editor
- Arjun Kharpal (@ArjunKharpal) July 12, 2013

@journalismnews Persist! Remember that you sometimes have to create your own opportunities- don't wait for things to come to you.
- Sir Mellsworth (@MissBox) July 12, 2013

Editors can be incredibly busy so a letter from a hopeful student may easily slip down their list of priorities. Send the letter, then make a call, then turn up at the office. But if you are going to be more direct, make sure you get the timing right - call a bit before lunch at a daily, a Tuesday for a weekly and the start of the month at a monthly. You will be interrupting their work; make sure it's at a time when they are not rushed.

If you already have a place lined up then congratulations are in order. Have a look at these pointers on how to make the most out of your time on the placement but don't let any unscrupulous employers take advantage of you. See this two-part feature on not getting exploited on work experience, and these NUJ and Skillset guidelines on best practice for work experience.

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The perpetual drama of no job without experience and no experience without a job is one that everyone goes through when starting a career. Getting your foot in the door somewhere is crucial and, if you are a student or school leaver, summer is the best time to start.

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With more and more employers looking for candidates both work experience and academic achievements, work placements have an increasing importance in gaining a good job.

Regardless of how much research you've done on your dream profession, the only time you'll truly know what it's like is when you've actually tried it.

What's the difference between an internship, a work placement and work experience?

The lines between these different job types can be quite blurry, so to give you a clearer idea we've explained each of these terms:

What is work experience?

Work experience is voluntary work that people do. It's typically unpaid and It's designed to give you a feel for a specific working environment.

Work experience can involve activities such as shadowing an employee, doing very basic tasks or just generally offering a helping hand.

You won't have a formal role or specific responsibilities as you would with an internship or work placement. However, work experience can increase your chances of landing a job, especially if you're new to the world of work.

What is a work placement?

Work placements and internships can be the same thing. Work placements take place over a set period - it can be anything from a few months to a full year.

In higher education, you can do a sandwich degree, where your studies will be 'sandwiched' around a work placement which is usually a year long. This is ideal for matching academic learning with hands-on experience but It may involve extra tests and assessments.

What is an internship?

Internships are short periods (usually no more than a year) of work with a company. They are less formal than apprenticeships but are similar in that you will have a specific role within the company and will be tasked with set responsibilities.

Graduate internships are a popular way to get your foot in the door of your chosen industry after completing your degree. They provide you with the chance to have real responsibilities.

As an intern, it's likely you'll be mentored by a senior professional within your chosen field who will make sure you're on the right track. Mentors also tend to be an extremely valuable source for industry knowledge.

Are internships paid?

Internships can be paid or unpaid. It depends on whether you're classed as a worker by the company you're interning for. Lots of companies do pay interns.

If your work gives real economic benefit to a company and you have the same expectations placed on you as an employee (such as set start and finish times), then you may be entitled to the national minimum wage.

What are my rights as an intern?

Internships fall into a grey area as they're not recognised as a legal working term. If you count as a 'worker', as defined by the government, then you're entitled to employee benefits like annual leave, maternity leave and a pension. While there are exceptions, the basic indicators that you should be classed as a worker are:

Having a contract (even if it isn't written down)

Being paid or being offered some kind of benefit (such as a job at the end of the internship)

Having set hours and days of work

The employer isn't also a client or customer (for example, if you are freelancing)

For further information on the classification of workers, visit the government page on employment rights for interns.

Do interns get holidays?

This will depend on a number of factors. For example, If your placement is a year-long, then it's likely that you'll be classified as a worker and therefore be entitled to an annual holiday allowance.

As a worker, you're entitled to at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave per year (including bank holiday days). However, if your internship is short e.g. summer internships, you might not get a holiday allowance. The exact agreement will depend upon the company that you're interning with.

How do I get an internship?

Internships can be advertised directly on the career section of a company's website. They can also be found on third-party websites like this one. Some are not advertised at all and can be found by contacting the company or word-of-mouth.

Once you've found an internship you like, it's likely you'll need to prepare a CV and a cover letter.

When is the right time to apply for an internship?

There's no definitive 'right time' to apply, but some larger companies open applications to summer internships in the Autumn before they're due to start.

Will an internship help me get a job?

Employers are increasingly looking for people with experience as well as academic achievements. Internships offer the perfect opportunity to gain this kind of exposure. Any work experience on your CV will boost your chances of being considered for a role.

Performing well on a work placement can lead to a firm job offer at the end of it. Even if it doesn't, the placement will put you in contact with people who may be able to help you enter and progress into your chosen career.

Why is work experience important?

Having some work experience on your CV makes you a more rounded and attractive candidate for employers because it shows you know what it's like to be in a workplace. It also shows you've have had a chance to develop your teamwork and interpersonal skills.

A work placements or work experience will give you access to people who are already doing your dream job. They can give you guidance and a good personal insight into the role and the industry. This kind of specialist knowledge will help you set yourself apart from other candidates when you apply for positions.

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