Q: I'm worried and scared as hell. I didn't graduate from a good school and I'm dreaming of starting out with a daily as an intern reporter. Does having four or five daily internships make any difference?
Worried
A: Get a grip and get to work.
Not everyone who wants to get into journalism this year will get in, that is true.
But some people will get in -- ahead of seemingly more qualified candidates -- because they will be more willing to do what it takes to get started.
What does it take? It may take moving, starting at a smaller daily or compromising on the position you take.
Hard work, adaptability and the ability to grow on the job will count more than the prestige of your sheepskin.
So, dont be intimidated by others' degrees. Outwork them, outthink them and look outside of the boundaries they may place on their job search.
