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Office politics: Going over the boss’ head

Jun 21st, 2009 | By

Tweet By JOE GRIMM One meaning for the expression “over my head” is that I didn’t understand something because it was a bit beyond my intellectual reach. To be “in over your head” means essentially the same thing, an allusion to drowning. In newsroom politics, “going over my head” means that somebody spoke to my
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12 signs a newsroom may be in trouble

Jun 17th, 2009 | By

Warning signs: The newsroom paper rack is coin operated … they give the mobile journalist a paper route …



5 ways to prepare for a job interview

Jun 14th, 2009 | By

Have a great job interview by learning about the company, knowing your own resume, planning your questions, making your point and nailing the details.



Job interview thank-you notes

Jun 14th, 2009 | By

Sending a thank-you note after a job interview will set you ahead of other candidates and can help you win that job or the next one.



Great cover letters: sample opening lines

Jun 14th, 2009 | By

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