The informational interview that I conducted with Katie Craig made me reconsider my entire plan on how I would approach my career as a Journalist. This information interview has taught me more than I though it would. Katie helped me see Journalism in a new light. Although I might have strong skills set in writing, Journalism may not always be a stable career if one is going to be freelancing. What I found very intriguing about Journalism is that this career is very detail oriented and involves tons of communication with the public. There is a lot more to Journalism than just writing. Writing is just one component of becoming a journalist because writing cannot be done until research is thoroughly conducted by a team of journalists. Katie also made me realize that to become a successful journalist, I must focus on one particular area (Fashion, Sports, Lifestyle etc.)
I conducted an informational interview with a Civil and Criminal defense lawyer in New York City. He has been associated with this profession since twenty five years. He spends most of his time dealing cases in Kings County. · What types of criminal defense matters do you handle? The first case that I dealt in court was an arson case. On average, I handle about 2 homicide cases per year. Most common cases are drug cases and white collar crime . I have also handled thousands of DUIs (Driving under the Influence) and a handful of sex crimes over the years. I handle both misdemeanors and felonies. · Can you tell me about a typical day on the job? There is no such thing as an average day for an attorney, you might spend whole day...
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