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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Knowledge and Confidence- Your Gateway to IIMC

Somrita Ghosh (EJ 2012-2013 Dhenkanal branch) Worked at IBNLive. Presently working at IANS.

Firstly congratulations for clearing the written test. However a tougher step is awaiting you all. As you all are heading towards journalism course, first and foremost thing is full control and grisp over knowledge. Current Affairs, dont mug up, but understand. Remember, the panel you will be facing in the interview is far more experienced and veterans in this field. So depth in any topic is required, you cant fool them!

Second, command over the language. Choose a language of communication and try to excel in that. Fumbling can be forgiven, but not always. Avoid gramatical errors while speaking. It certainly will create a very negative impression.

Thirdly, Choose any subject you think you will be confident of speaking, politics, international, social, sports, entertainment, movies, any field. But make sure to yourself that you have all the correct informations of that subject.

Fourthly, read, as there is no substitution of reading. The more you read, the more you will know. Read books, newspapers, look around on websites. Keep yourself fully updated on any particular field. However, that doesnot mean you will neglect other categories. Maintain a follow up of any particular event that is occuring. If necessary write it down, so that you dont have to sit idle and keep thinking.

And last but not the least, be confident. Speak with confidence whatever you know. Try to avoid giving wrong answers. If you are not sure about the answer better confess. Show your eagerness and desperation why you want to be a journalist.

Journalism should be your passion. a frequently asked question is why do you want to be in media, be prepared with an impressive answer, but not an artificial one.

Remember one thing, IIMC is one of the reputed and finest media institutions in India. Consider yourself lucky to be a part of this institution. Not all gets a chance to study here.


Wish you all the very best.

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