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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
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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
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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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Hacks online CV clinic
Another year, and another wannabe’s CV for you to inspect. We’re looking for your tips and tricks in CV writing and presentation to help Helen Turnbill spice up her CV. Is there an area you think it falls down in,
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Wannabe Hacks CV workshop: Emily Barker
This week, the Wannabe Hacks CV workshop looks at Emily Barker‘s CV. Emily is editor of the Salford Student Direct, and blogs here. You can also find her tweeting at @panbarker. This is your chance to roll up your sleeves
15. November, 2011
Advice, Applications, Comment, CVs, Finding a job, How to guides, Interviews, Routes into journalism, Writing
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Biding your time post-job interview
It’s been a few days since I returned from my rollercoaster of a job interview and while I’ve moved past my little snafu, I have to wait until later this month to find out if I’ve bagged the job.
8. November, 2011
Advice, Applications, Comment, CVs, Finding a job, Industries, Interviews, Newspaper, Routes into journalism, Tools, Writing
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The Jobseeker preps for an interview
At the time this post goes up – I’ll be on a plane, bound for a job interview. I’m writing this the night before (obviously) and am nervous to say the least. It’s all pretty nerve-wracking and sort of one
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Online CV workshop returns: what do you think?
The Wannabe Hacks CV workshop is back! This week, to get the ball rolling once again, we’ve pushed David Proctor‘s CV across your desks. We want your feedback and criticisms, to help improve his CV. Proctor is NCTJ qualified, and
7. October, 2011
Advice, Applications, Comment, CVs, Finding a job, Getting started, How to guides, Routes into journalism, Tools, Writing
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The Jobseeker’s slightly angry post about writing cover letters
The one thing I’ve found most frustrating about the job seeking process so far isn’t the rejection, the sort of transient lifestyle I’ve taken on, the up-in-the-air; down-in-the-mouth mood swings or just being flat out broke. It’s the cover letters.
5. August, 2011
Advice, Applications, CVs, Digital and online, Finding a job, How to guides, Industries, Interviews, Magazine, Newspaper, Photojournalism, Radio, Routes into journalism, Shifts, Television, Work experience
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How to work casual shifts as a freelance journalist & add your own
Given the Maverick’s freelance update (or should that be, revelation) this morning, I thought I’d also treat you to a little first-hand insight to the world of freelancing… Let’s call it a freelancing Friday shall we?… shall we? Anyone? For
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