I’ve just been sorting out some work experience for a mate’s sister at my girlfriend’s newspaper, which seems to have been successful.
Unfortunately, in the media (as with so many other industries) it’s all about who you know when trying to get your foot in the door. Ability seems to count so much less than random cases of patronage or favours.
It’s one of those areas where you have no choice but to play the game, even if it pains you to do so.
