I spent 2 years at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario in the Radio

Broadcasting program.

I also consider my earlier experience in Radio Broadcasting to be a part of

my "training", although not as formal. I worked part time at a local radio

station in Sudbury, Ontario and learned a great deal while there!

I would suggest that attending one of many community colleges who offer

Radio Broadcasting courses would be of great value to those hoping to enter

the business.

above, many community colleges offer excellent radio/tv/journalism programs

that will equip you well for that first job! These programs often come

complete with radio stations of their own to give you the experience you

need for your first "real" job.

As a Radio Personality/Announcer at CHUMFM I deliver a five hour program

each weekday that incorporates CHUMFM's music format. I try to be

entertaining ... to relate to my listeners on their level and provide

The broadcasting industry is always looking for talented and more

importantly, enthusiastic individuals who feel they would add something to

the profession.

It's sure never a boring job! Broadcasting ( and this includes all of

those behind the scenes jobs as well) is an interesting, always changing,

challenging and rewarding career path. And we know that the future is

strong for our business.

It's highly important to learn as much about everything as you possibly can.

In generations previous, the focus was on learning to do one thing well.

The expectation was for people to stay in the same job or sorts of jobs

until retirement. That is no longer the case. Now, people who are able

make adjustments to their career path are the people who do well. Focus

on the things you are naturally good at. Incorporate that into your

choices. You'll have a lot more fun and feel more satisfied throughout!

It's important to realize that nothing comes easily.

Lastly, the better you feel about yourself and what you have to offer, the

more valuable you will be to an employer. Make them feel as though they

need you to succeed, not the other way around. Confidence shows every step

of the way!

I would have made sure I received my certificate from Fanshawe College!

Sometime during my second year, I felt so focused on radio and what I knew I

was going to do, that I neglected to spend time with the classes that were

built into the curriculum that didn't seem at the time to go along with what

my interests were (Business ... I just couldn't relate) That was a

mistake.

I can't honestly point to anything since entering my career that I regret

however.

Keep a positive outlook and if you don't like the way something is ... don't

talk about it, make it different.