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E-mail etiquette for job hunters

Apr 4th, 2009 | By

Applying for a job by e-mail has a certain etiquette to it.



Error-free copy: Stop mistakes in writing

Apr 4th, 2009 | By

Error-free copy s one of the most important goals for any journalist. Here are some startegies to help yo get there.



Published work samples for portfolio

Apr 4th, 2009 | By

A portfolio of published work is essential to landing a media job or internship. Here are several tips for getting some of your work published while still in college.



Telephone interviews, video interviews

Apr 4th, 2009 | By

Because internships are 10- to 12-week positions, few media companies go to the expense of bringing in candidates for interviews. If the newsroom is interested in a distant candidate, it may ask for a telephone or video interview on Skype or iChat.



On-site internship interviews

Apr 4th, 2009 | By

On-site interviews are rare in the internship hunt, but if you get one, here’s how to handle it.