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Employment vs. Unemployment -- and Having a Job vs. Being Your Own Boss

Kevin Powell | Posted 04.03.2013 | Small Business
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Kevin Powell

Being an entrepreneur is not for everyone, just like college is not for everyone. But how do you know if you never even try?

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My Journey Journalism

Huw L. Hopkins | Posted 09.11.2012 | College
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Huw L. Hopkins

Newspapers were not just looking for people with experience, they wanted their upstarts to have training, but by doing a now clearly useless degree, had I missed my chance? Not if I had anything to do with it.

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Freefall or Flight? Predicting a Future for New J-School Grads

Sara-Ellen Amster, Ph.D. | Posted 09.05.2012 | Media
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Sara-Ellen Amster, Ph.D.

The international picture for journalism careers has always been unstable and highly competitive, but now is "scary," as undergraduate Christopher Earley puts it.

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Journalism: Bridging the Gap

Nick Foley | Posted 05.08.2012 | College
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Nick Foley

If we could marry our online expertise with the seasoned experience of established reporters, maybe we could bridge the age gap that dictates how people consume news, and head into the future certain that, young or old, people will want to know.

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How to Get That Elusive Career in Journalism

Ella Walker | Posted 12.18.2011 | Media
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Ella Walker

When I got the chance to interview Ali Harris, formerly of Glamour, I had to ask for her top tips on forging a career in journalism.

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Paying to Play: The Problem With For-Credit Internships

Meredith A. Bennett-Smith | Posted 12.12.2011 | College
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Meredith A. Bennett-Smith

My generation has already made sacrifices, and we are sure to make many more. I work hard, pay my dues and don't often complain. But I am no longer willing to pretend this exploitative practice that is unpaid, for-credit internships is acceptable.

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Diversifying The Newsroom (Or Not)

NPR | Posted 06.14.2012 | Black Voices
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The Census estimates people of color comprise a third of the U.S. population now, and nearly half in 2050 if trends continue. But newsrooms don't show...

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