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Monday, May 5, 2008

Webinar on getting journalism job is Wednesday

Poynter's NewsU is offering an online seminar titled "Getting Your First Job in Journalism" from 1-2 p.m. (Central time) on Wednesday (cost: $9.95). They say:
With graduation right around the corner, college seniors are feeling pressure to land their first journalism job in the midst of an economic downturn. To help navigate the job-hunting process, this Webinar will give you insight on how to approach building a career.

It's run by Poynter's career center director, Colleen Eddy, and Joe Grimm of Ask the Recruiter, a very useful column on journalism jobs.
They plan to include:
  • Identifying your unique skills and talents
  • Determining where you want to work and why
  • Creating a resume (traditional and video), cover letter and a personal elevator pitch
  • Asking for references
  • Networking
  • Interviewing
  • Negotiating a salary package
  • Developing a long-term career plan
  • Navigating the workplace

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