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How waitressing, lifeguarding and debt collecting prepared us for journalism
Dozens of journalists tweeted about their “jobs before journalism” this week: My jobs before journalism:…
There’s no ‘I’ in team, especially if you’re a woman
You spend months pouring time and energy into a big project. Requirements change, plans become…
We just read 160 resumes. Here are 10 things you should not do.
Budding journalists, how many places have you applied to this week? Last night? Today? It's…
Cover letters: 4 tips to help you win the job
The internet has changed the way people apply for jobs in the television news business.…
How poorly are journalists paid? Depends on where you live
In April, CareerCast ranked newspaper reporter as the worst job in America. With diminishing salaries…
Eight lessons learned from a former journalist’s job search
As the AARP solicitations in my mailbox arrive with ever-increasing frequency, I am reminded of…
What defines a healthy newsroom culture?
Earlier this month, I had the honor of conducting a writing workshop in Washington, D.C.,…
More journalism fellowships, internships deadlines approaching for 2014
Although the first wave of internship and fellowship deadlines passed in November, numerous opportunities are…