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Getting that first job in journalism

Posted by Andrew Grant-Adamson on April 20th, 2007

It is the time of year when journalism students are looking for jobs. So advice on putting together a CV and supporting material is timely. The best I have seen comes from Mindy McAdams who teaches in Florida.

As well as her advice there are links to examples including a well laid-out one page CV. English English speaking students just need to know that résumé = CV, and clips = cuttings. Every graduating student looking for advantage in a tough job market should read what McAdams has to say.

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2 Responses to “Getting that first job in journalism”

  1. Teaching Online Journalism Says:
    April 21st, 2007 at 1:01 pm

    links from Technoratiprogram at the University of Florida (naturally). Also, I’ve used Dreamhost for about six years; I host all my Web sites there, and I love the service. For speakers of British (not American) English: A résumé is a CV. Clips are cuttings. (Thanks, Andrew.) Technorati tags: journalism | journalists | jobs | online journalism

  2. Teaching Online Journalism » What a hiring editor looks for (or, what’s your URL?) Says:
    January 2nd, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    […] For speakers of British (not American) English: A résumé is a CV. Clips are cuttings. (Thanks, Andrew.) […]

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