How your blog can help get you a job – by 3 people who did it.

Speaking at City University, 3 young journalists tell a room full of wannabe hacks the secrets to their success.

And all of them are (sickeningly) under 25.

Josh Halliday, trainee Media reporter at The Guardian.

• Network using Twitter – coversate and contribute in the circles you want to work in
• Build a brand for yourself, but be yourself
• Be patient – following and being followed by the right people takes time
• Let your work (online portfolio) precede you
• Content is KING
• Have fun

Dave Lee, broadcast journalist for BBC World Service

• Respond and comment on things you are passionate about
• Get your name known through as many channels as possible – Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr… etc
• Use a range of platforms to showcase your work

Conrad Quilty-Harper, data mapping reporter at The Telegraph

• SEO -  make sure people get YOU when they Google your name
• Self promotion
• Converse online in the circles you want to get into
• Inform
• Be useful
• Be proud of what you’re doing