Mary Killen Mary Killen

Dear Mary | 10 July 2010

Your problems solved

issue 10 July 2010

Q. My godson, who has just finished his A-levels, has always wanted to work in television or film production. I would like to help him get an internship but, although I am a journalist and have some friends in that world, they all say their books are full. If only they would just meet him. The boy is charismatic, hard-working and witty and would be quickly seen to be a great asset in any team he joined. He has written hundreds of letters but to no avail. I would hate to see his charisma diminish when summer ends and he has no job in sight. What do you suggest, Mary?

C.L., London W12

A. The boy is young. He should change tactics in the short term and re-brand himself as a cleaner or male nanny or gardening skivvy.

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