OK, I know I'm not the only one who feels lost when it comes to finding journalism opportunities. I'm a recent college grad in the midst of a six-month internship, and I'm trying to figure out where I want to go from here.
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When I look at other internships and jobs, I can't help but feel like there are so many more out there that I just don't know about. I can Google with the best of them (after all, I'm a journalist), but many sites are outdated. I scour job boards and try to network. But am I missing something?
I got my current internship because I was interested in the paper and e-mailed the editor to see if they offered anything. Is that what I have to do all the time?
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Some of the best jobs are never posted. Others get filled in the wink of an eye. And there are so many sources of outdated or duplicated information that only the premier posting services offer any reliability.
So the solution is to apply for jobs before you know they are open. That means networking. That means staying in touch. That means getting to know people on the inside.
Of course, it just makes sense to buttress that kind of networking by keeping a keen eye on the company's postings and news.
Coming Tuesday: He wants a debate settled about whether recruiters would check Nexis to see about a candidate's work or output.
when I was looking for a job, I would religiously...
