Meejah careers

[becks]

Thought I had posted this but apparently not. Does anyone have any real advice on getting a decent career inthe meejah. I HATE MY JOB. I really need to get something decent either on a national/magazine/tv/radio because if I have to type one more press release up I may actually kill someone. I have experience and all the qualifications but unfotunatley it seems if you're not related to Rupert Murdoch, chances of finding a job on your own merit are slim. Can anyone offer any (sensible) advice please?

[bobbobley]

buy 'Broadcast' magazine which contains details of any and all vacancies within various TV companies and the contact details of their HR departments. Send your CV in to them explaining that you would like a job in TV/ radio whatever.

A word of warning - you will almost definitely have to start at the bottom as a runner/teaboy or teagirl and put up with very low wages for a fair amount of time at the beginning. Everyone has to do this. Then its a matter of making a good impression, meeting the right people, networking successfully, getting your face and name known to people in lofty positions so that when the time comes to apply for a better position, they'll say "ah yes, Becks - she's a cracking wee worker, always on time, never complains, makes a fine cup of tea" etc. etc. and away you go. Good luck.

[becks]

Thanks for the advice bobbobley, the problem is that i'm already working in a vey low position and have been for 18 months, i'm rather unwilling to have done all this and then just start at the bottom. I don't know if it'll be better in the long run or if i should just stick whith what i'm doing and be able to command a better position in the long run... will pick up broadcast tho, ta x

[TK421]

Please, I am not being funny but, is Meejah another word for Media? I think I'm getting old....

[Bob...]

No, I believe they are after a job in the local Indian restaurant.