Experience

As a freelance journalist, I have written regularly for the Work and Graduate sections of the Guardian - and I have written two Guardian books on how to get a media job.

Areas of journalism

Careers journalism

Portfolio

All in the mind

Guardian Work
Published on Saturday September 15, 2007

Business | Careers | Features

The art of leadership is, in fact, a science – so say the proponents of ‘neuroleadership’. Chris Alden reports on controversial new thinking.

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Natural selection

Guardian Graduate
Published on Saturday June 16, 2007

Careers | Environment | Features

A Master’s qualification is fast becoming essential currency for those seeking a career in the environmental sector. Chris Alden surveys the possibilities.

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The art of management

Guardian Work
Published on Saturday May 19, 2007

Arts and Books | Business | Careers | Education | Features | Media

The MBA is no longer just for bankers – the new media boom is fuelling a demand for leadership skills in the creative sector. Chris Alden reports.

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Facts at your fingertips

Guardian Work
Published on Saturday November 25, 2006

Careers | Features

It might once have been dry work in dusty rooms, but in the digital age, librarians have a far more dynamic role, says Chris Alden

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Weaknesses? Forget 'em

Guardian Work
Published on Saturday October 21, 2006

Arts and Books | Business | Careers | Features

Play to your strengths, leadership guru Marcus Buckingham tells Chris Alden

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Home and away

Guardian Work
Published on Saturday September 30, 2006

Business | Careers | Education | Features

Studying for your MBA abroad is not the only way to gain a global outlook. Chris Alden reports

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Goal of the decade

Guardian Graduate
Published on Sunday February 5, 2006

Careers | Features

We’ve all been asked where we see ourselves in 10 years’ time. But is the career ladder as simple as that? Chris Alden asked the class of 96

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Coming out of the womb

Guardian Graduate
Published on Saturday March 19, 2005

Careers | Features | Health

Having trouble getting out of bed? Chris Alden offers ten ways to help students reset their body clocks – and adjust to working hours

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Buy my books

250 Things to Do in Cyprus on a Sunny Day*

Reliable, insider guide to the island of Cyprus. Available now as a Kindle ebook and in paperback.



The Greek Alphabet: 24 Letters in 24 Hours

Quick, accessible guide to the modern Greek alphabet. Available as a Kindle ebook.