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How to ask for a job reference letter

Dec 9th, 2009 | By joegrimm | Category: News, The Package

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 need transitional resumes

Aug 21st, 2009 | By joegrimm | Category: News, The Package

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 6 AP Style errors on resumes

Aug 12th, 2009 | By joegrimm | Category: Advice, The Package

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.



Building your own journalistic career brand

Aug 10th, 2009 | By joegrimm | Category: Advice, The Package

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.



Job cover letters: sample opening lines

Jun 14th, 2009 | By joegrimm | Category: Advice, The Package

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