Every summer thousands of new graduates from across the country begin the daunting task of finding a job in the real working world. Journalism graduates seem to have a harder time than most in finding employment.
Over the past couple of years many jobs have disappeared in all lines of work due to the recession as companies cut back on costs by cutting back on jobs. Journalistic jobs have also seen a decrease as newspapers are slowly becoming a thing of the past. However newspaper’s online websites are a growing thing – surely this means an increase in jobs for new journalists? Well the answer is most likely yes, but however we like to look at it, newspapers need experienced and trained personnel in their ranks. This means a limit to the jobs available for up and coming journalists.
Fortunately it is not all doom and gloom for future graduates. The BBC’s move to the north-west, Salford Quays in 2011 will provide much needed job opportunities for those looking to get on the job ladder. Surely fresh faces for a new location will be ideal for the BBC to grow even further and enhance their reputation. Another huge opportunity for new graduates will come around in 2012, with the Olympics coming to London. The event will be an amazing chance to get some vital experience and make contacts that are fundamental in this line of work. Plus what better way to begin your career by being at the heart of the biggest event in the world.
Finding a job doesn’t have to be as daunting as first thought. It’s just building bridges that takes time and with the opportunities to build those bridges ahead, there’s no better time to be beginning your life as a journalist.
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