Journalism job

You can get a good qualification in journalism, but what employers actually want is practical rather than theoretical knowledge. There's no substitute for creating real stories that have to be candidated by strict deadlines. So write for your school magazine, then maybe try your hand at editing. Once you've done that for a while, start requesting internships in newspapers in the area. These are generally short-term and unpaid, but they're definitely worthwhile. Since instead of providing you with money, they'll teach you the skills that every 21st century journalist has to have, like laying out articles, creating web pages, taking good digital pictures, and so on. Most reporters keep a copy of every story they've had published from secondary school onwards. They're called cut-ticks and you need them to get a job. Indeed, a few impressive ones can be the deciding factor in whether you're appointed or not. So start creating a portfolio now that will show off your developing talent.