Andrea Wren: Journalist

The missing IT girls - latest Guardian feature

My most recent feature in The Guardian's Graduate section was all about the lack of women entering the IT profession, even though careers in the industry offer attractive renumeration packages, and most women use IT in its many forms as much as men.

Numbers of women applying for degree courses are dropping massively - having a big impact on the performance of teams and the balance of the IT sector - so this feature was an exploration of what is going on, any why IT careers should not be dismissed.

Latest Guardian feature: working abroad in more unusual careers

I recently wrote a feature for The Guardian on working abroad in more unusual careers, which appeared in last Saturday's Work section on the 5th April. I came upon the idea by chance (as they often occur!) after my cousin recently emigrated to Brisbane, Australia and I was interested to find out what kinds of skills could get you into the country. It fascinated me to see that piano tuners and glass blowers appeared on the 'in-demand' list, hence I pitched the idea.

Slimming teas feature on iVillage

My latest addition to iVillage's health section is a feature I recently wrote on slimming teas, mainly an investigation on whether they work and on what they are. To cut right to the chase, I didn't find that I slimmed down any while drinking them, and this was in considerable amounts for around two weeks for the sake of the feature. Mind you, I wasn't exactly taking a scientific approach!

Google searching: Tip of the day on Journalism.co.uk

I like the 'tip of the day' which comes through on my regular email updates from www.journalism.co.uk. The most recent tip is very useful for journalists who do a lot of their research on the web.

Slick searching: A Google search doesn't trawl the EXISTING web. Instead, Google trawls its cache of pages which can be weeks old. Journalists can use the cache to access pulled pages. If the main link doesn't work - click on the 'cached' version. Tipster: Colin Meek

Luxury Worldwide Tours - new online travel agency

A little different from journalism, but I've been very busy getting set for the launch of my new business, Luxury Worldwide Tours. It's an online travel agency specialising in luxury holidays and especially escorted and private treks and tours, adventure holidays, safaris and family adventure (but we do luxury spa holidays and villas as well!).

The main site is almost set up, and on it you'll see a tab titled Itchy Feet? which takes you directly to the blog, news and offers section of the site. I've also got a Facebook fan page set up, so if you want to show some support for my venture there, please do join (and if you're already a Facebook member, please seek us out!).