From superinjunctions to the PCC, our soon-to-graduate wannabe hack Nikki Osman explains why her newly acquired legal knowledge is going straight to the top of her CV

Consider work experience with specialist publications if you want to boost your job propects, build skills and collect bylines

Attending a panel discussion with top Guardian columnists Charlie Brooker, Zoe Williams and Tanya Gold has given Nikki an insight into the rewards and pitfalls of lifestyle journalism

What will take you further in journalism? A broad skill set or an expert subject knowledge? Nikki ponders whether she will become an all-round generalist or go-to specialist

Nikki has been scouring the web for advice on the resources, contacts and reporting techniques that are going to secure scoops for her cuttings file

This week, under pressure from a tight deadline, Nikki learns the huge difference between finding the story and getting the story

Despite 'content farming' being an unpopular option with some of her contemporaries, Nikki defends her decision to work for Demand Media

A top job on a national may be the big dream for many would-be journos but Nikki has found there are plenty of exciting opportunities on a local level too

As part of her ongoing quest to make it in the media, Nikki Osman this week looks into the world of blogging and what it can offer young journalists

Budding journalist Nikki Osman explains why a tough job market isn't putting her off a job in the media