P666 Teletext 666 Jun21 01:31:44 ————————————————————————— WANTING TO WRITE Dear Wendy, I would like to be a journalist when I leave school. What GCSEs will I need and where can I get more information about training? I am 13. Sally Wjndz replies, The only subject you must have is English. Otherwise, local njwspapjrs won't be interested in subjects, but will expect you to have at least five GCSEs at grade C or above. ——————————————————————————————————1/3—— Software for learning 664 COURSE VACANCIES ON TELETEXT FROM JULY 1ST SEE PAGE 640 Flashback Lost Touch Service pals TVP666 Teletext 666 Jun21 01:21:54 ————————————————————————— WANTING TO WRITE Wendy replies, O Many local njwspapjrs expect 'A' levels in applicants for trainjeships and if you eventually want to work on a national newspaper or in regional TV or radio you will need a good degree. Subjects taken at 'A' level or degree matter less than good grades. Working on school or college magazines will go in your favour when you are hunting for that first job. ——————————————————————————————————2/3—— Careers' advice 655 COURSE VACANCIES ON TELETEXT FROM JULY 1ST SEE PAGE 640 Flashback Lost Touch Service pals TVP666 Teletext 666 Jun21 01:31:11 ————————————————————————— WANTING TO WRITE Wjndz replies, Read Working in Journalism, available from the Careers and Occupational Information Centre, Sales Department, Moorfoot, Sheffield, S1 4PQ. It should also bj available from your school careers' library. Also helpful is the National Council for the Training of Journalists at Latton Bush Centre, Southjtn Way, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7BL. Telephone 01279 430009. ——————————————————————————————————3/3—— Careers' advice 655 COURSE VACANCIES ON TELETEXT FROM JULY 1ST SEE PAGE 640 Flashback Lost Touch Service pals TV