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And when you do, GET INTERNSHIPS. Do not graduate college without any work experience in your field or you're doomed.
How exactly does one get an internship? Say for example that I want to have a career in sports broadcasting. Would I just simply apply to be an intern at a sports network, like ESPN or something like that? How does that work?
How exactly does one get an internship? Say for example that I want to have a career in sports broadcasting. Would I just simply apply to be an intern at a sports network, like ESPN or something like that? How does that work?
no, at age 24, you would have a decade of experience working on reporting and broadcasting sports starting at the high school level, and while you were in college
You don't just decide at 24 that you want to do something where there is an EXTREMELY high barrier to entry because there are way more people who want to do it than there are available positions
Now, if you want to work in the field in general, you could look into camera and control room positions, where you learn a specific set of skills and if you are good at it, you will find opportunities. But there are way more of those behind the scenes jobs than there are for on air talent
You could try being a Paralegal. Don't always need a degree to be hired in by an attorney/law firm. Some require degrees, some don't. Not much career advancement, no, however there are so many practice areas to get into that switching firms and such wouldn't be an issue with some experience under your belt. Just a thought.
How exactly does one get an internship? Say for example that I want to have a career in sports broadcasting. Would I just simply apply to be an intern at a sports network, like ESPN or something like that? How does that work?
If you're in a program for broadcast journalism, your program will probably have some internship resources. But, like emm says, the number of people who want an ESPN internship is astronomical vs. the positions they actually have. If you're actually serious, it would probably be a good idea to start a blog or a podcast or a youtube channel so that you have some sports journalism portfolio going in.
If you're in a program for broadcast journalism, your program will probably have some internship resources. But, like emm says, the number of people who want an ESPN internship is astronomical vs. the positions they actually have. If you're actually serious, it would probably be a good idea to start a blog or a podcast or a youtube channel so that you have some sports journalism portfolio going in.
Sports broadcasting was just a hypothetical example. I'd still really need to think about my career choice and take a look at all of my options.
So let's say that I decided to go to college and get a degree. (That's something that I'm very seriously considering right now) Could I be able to afford it? I already pay the cost of living, what with rent, utilities, and other stuff like car, insurance, credit card, phone, etc. All of that stuff is hard enough without college tuition in the mix, so I can't help but worry about if I can even make it financially.
Go to a Junior College, tuition is often very low and they often have classes at night - cut back on other expenses. There are companies that offer tuition assistance and time to work on a degree, look into getting a job that provides those benefits. If need to leave - get a roommate to share housing costs, get rid of the car, cable, credit card and get a basic phone. Look at getting tuition assistance.
I think you should also ask yourself what the costs are if you don’t go.
There are certainly professions that make outstanding income without a degree. Ultimately, it’s what you want to do but an increasing number of jobs do require a degree.
It’s pretty much a standard thing to even get passed the application filters.
My wife came to the US 18 years ago. For 10 years, she never stopped trying to improve herself. She was always in one class or another. We never paid a dime for any of these either. She finally earned a masters at 48. Her next job will put her at over $100k plus bonuses and options. Thank goodness... I retire on Friday and she’s part of my retirement plan.
Another option is the service. Don’t go in unless they’ll guarantee training in the field you select. I was a med lab tech and even worked a little part time at it while in college. Even though I barely graduated from college at 26, my service experience was good enough for a Fortune 50. Friday will be 35 years, 5 months and 18 days.
Don’t expect a run like that but, even trade skills, which the service can teach, will guarantee you a great future. A cousin of mine was taught HVAC by the USAF and spent his work career after the service at a CA base as a civilian employee. He’s got a very good retirement.
Find your passion first. Then figure out how to get those skills. “Work” will be much more tolerable once you figure that out. Good luck!
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