Q: How long does it take for most journalism organizations to respond to job applications? ( I.e., how long before I should give up hope?) I've been applying for jobs for the past three weeks and I haven't gotten so much as a nibble from about 25 applications, despite having a job with a web site that has a million viewers and a master's degree in journalism.
Brian
A: Newspapers respond more rapidly if they are actively trying to fill a position. Even in that case, a three-week delay is not unusual. It may be too late to expect answers, but it is not too early to make follow-up calls.
