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CVs

24. May, 2013 CVs, latest
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CV Workshop: Ellie House

by George Berridge

CV Workshop: Ellie House It’s been a while, but our CV workshop has returned. For those fairly new to the site, the premise is simple: wannabes submit their CVs for the scrutiny of Wannabe Hacks’ readers. All advice is welcome, but do try and
17. May, 2013 CVs
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CVs, back-ups, and other loose ends

by Jenni Graham

CVs, back-ups, and other loose ends You join me at the end of a rather hectic week. My Media Law exam was on Monday and my Final Project deadline was just a couple of days later… I won’t lie. Now that the bulk of my major
28. January, 2013 Applications, CVs, Finding a job, How to guides
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Video CVs for journalists: Yay or Nay?

by Jenni Graham

Video CVs for journalists: Yay or Nay? One-page CVs, emboldened subheadings, blocks of colour to separate different sections – we all look for new and innovative ways to make our CVs stand out. Some applications for posts within the media even ask you to upload a short
28. November, 2012 CVs, Finding a job
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Wannabe Hacks CV workshop

by Jonathan Frost

The Hack’s CV clinic returns, with our very own Caroline Mortimer’s CV. Please have a read, and go over it with the infamous red pen. What would you change, what do you like, and can you spot the inevitable “deliberate”
17. July, 2012 Advice, Applications, CVs, Finding a job, latest, Recommended, Work experience
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5 practical tips for improving your CV

by Jonathan Frost

5 practical tips for improving your CV T’is the season to intern. And apply for jobs. And apply for Wannabe Hacks. Whatever you’re doing, success will rely, in part, on a good CV, and recently I’ve been getting more and more emails from readers asking for advice.
17. June, 2012 Advice, CVs, Finding a job, latest
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Jack Parsons CV Workshop

by Jonathan Frost

Jack Parsons CV Workshop Today, we’re adding another wannabe CV to our catalogue of resumes. Jack Parsons is editor of Listed Magazine, has his NCTJ certificate, and boasts a busy CV. But it’s not beyond improvement, so we want your feedback on it. Be
19. May, 2012 CVs, Finding a job, latest
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CV Workshop: Oliver Pelling

by Jonathan Frost

CV Workshop: Oliver Pelling Ollie Pelling is a freelance journalist currently based out of Melbourne. Today we’re casting our eyes over his latest CV. He graduated last year and wanted to get some feedback on it, so without any uni lecturers or peers around
13. April, 2012 CVs, Finding a job, latest, Recommended
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CV Workshop

by Jonathan Frost

CV Workshop The Hacks CV clinic is back! This time, the CV of student journalist Kieran Corcoran, editor of the Cambridge Tab, is being put under the microscope. It’s been brutally condensed to one page, and is packed full of good experience. That
24. February, 2012 CVs, Finding a job, latest
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My online journalist CV

by Jonathan Frost

My online journalist CV I’m forever trying to get people to give me their CVs to put up on the Wannabe Hacks site, and thought it was high time I submitted my own for a crushing and critical analysis, especially seeing as Hannah has already
3. February, 2012 CVs, Magazine
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Online CV Workshop: a wannabe magazine journalist’s CV

by Hannah Bass

Online CV Workshop: a wannabe magazine journalist’s CV This time The Postgrad is putting her CV under the Wannabe Hacks microscope and asking for YOUR help. I’m about to start applying for an Easter work placement so I’m in the process of re-doing my CV for the gazillionth
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Comments


  • kj_corcoran on CV Workshop: Ellie House

    Hi Ellie. Brave of you to put this up - I remember getting some tough love about a year ago....
    Posted May 24, 2013
  • Jenni Graham

    _JenniGraham on CV Workshop: Ellie House

    Hi Ellie. I've just had a session on CVs, so I'll hopefully be able to share some of the advice I...
    Posted May 24, 2013
 
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