A teachable moment for us all, even journalists.
As my dad would say: 99% of success is preparation.
We journos are not musicians, but here's how to be prepared when quick turnaround opportunities come.
What do I do, that ensures I respond fast, and get jobs fast?
Issa thread 👇
As my dad would say: 99% of success is preparation.
We journos are not musicians, but here's how to be prepared when quick turnaround opportunities come.
What do I do, that ensures I respond fast, and get jobs fast?
Issa thread 👇
https://twitter.com/Camerassassin/status/1328273990947909632
1. Make versions of your bio+save it as an email draft.
I have three versions: 50, 100 and 150 words. Often, people need the bio to decide to send you an application link or consider you as a speaker.
This way, just type an email address and press send.
Then create a new draft.
I have three versions: 50, 100 and 150 words. Often, people need the bio to decide to send you an application link or consider you as a speaker.
This way, just type an email address and press send.
Then create a new draft.
2. Create cover letters for the types of jobs you know are associated with your field. For example, I have one for academic/research jobs, for journalism jobs, and for freelance jobs. When deadlines are tight, I simply add specifics and send. I refresh the words periodically.
2b. With cover letters, I recommend in your spare time you introspect - your goals and career can change markedly in weeks, and your cover letters must reflect that. So, keep your drafts updated.
3. With CVs, I always have a one-pager, a 2 and 3-pager & my 5 pager CV in drafts at anytime. So, being outside, on my phone is no problem when I must send a CV.
Also try to have a field/location specific CV draft. In Germany, pictures go on CVs + academic CVs are in table form.
Also try to have a field/location specific CV draft. In Germany, pictures go on CVs + academic CVs are in table form.
4. A journalist always has to pitch - I have my pitch templates as well, so I can send information from outline to detailed form as quickly as possible, when editors need to make a decision to commission.
5. Just as important? Ant travel and associated documents. I have high-resolution quality headshot pics, pdfs of the data page of my 🇳🇬-n and 🇩🇪-n passports in drafts. Years ago, I also had my IELTS & birth certificates in my drafts. You can add whatever; drivers' license, etc.
In these times, an inability to provide information ASAP can deny you opportunities, or leave the impression that you are disorganised or unserious in the other party's mind.
Boost your chances by being prepared.
If stay ready, you'll never have to waste time getting ready!
❤
Boost your chances by being prepared.
If stay ready, you'll never have to waste time getting ready!
❤
*Any* travel and associated documents.
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