1/5) Budding Journalists: I know many of you are thinking about applying to future jobs and opportunities. Here are a few quick tips as you prepare your résumé, cover letter and work samples.
2/5) Résumé: Have a functional design. Be efficient with words and be as specific as you can.
Okay: Worked at X News
Better: Covered crime and courts at X News
Best: Series of crime and courts stories at X News had this impact…
(Oh, and triple-check everything.)
Okay: Worked at X News
Better: Covered crime and courts at X News
Best: Series of crime and courts stories at X News had this impact…
(Oh, and triple-check everything.)
3/5) Cover Letter: Expound on what you didn’t have time or space to cover in your résumé. Focus on your motivations and approach, describe your growth. Give examples. Be specific.
(Oh, and triple-check everything.)
(Oh, and triple-check everything.)
4/5) Work Samples: Consider work that highlights your range. See how your clips/samples match up with where you are applying. Explain nuances in your work (ex: your role in 2 bylined stories).
And make sure clips are legible. Don’t just send links, esp if links have paywalls.
And make sure clips are legible. Don’t just send links, esp if links have paywalls.
5/5) Pay attention to application instructions. Good luck! And remember: Building careers often take as much patience as ambition.
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