There is a difference between asking someone to be a reference and asking for a letter. And there is a time and place for everything.
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Career switchers who have never looked for second careers before or who are rethinking their career plans find that the old resume advice doesn’t work. They need transitional resumes.

The top six AP style errors that show up on journalism resumes can drive newsroom managers crazy — and keep you from getting the job or internship you want.

Career brands are gaining popularity with journalists — even well established ones — as ways to reinforce their work and win jobs, consulting or teaching opportunities and start a business.

Here are several types of cover letter opening lines. Use them to develop a letter that suits your own style,