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Syllabus Review

Syllabus Review. Remember Class Blog is http://www.uwyojournalism.com. Writing Resumes and Cover Letters Interviewing Tips. Dr. Kristen Landreville August 25, 2010. Vanity Search. You need to know what’s out there about you.

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Syllabus Review

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  1. Syllabus Review Remember Class Blog is http://www.uwyojournalism.com

  2. Writing Resumes and Cover LettersInterviewing Tips Dr. Kristen Landreville August 25, 2010

  3. Vanity Search • You need to know what’s out there about you. • Search your full name in quotes on Google and a few other search engines. • What do you find? • Is there anything a potential employer may find offensive, immature, inappropriate?

  4. Resumes See Class Blog Post for Instructions & Grading Rubric and Sample Resumes and Cover Letters: http://uwyojournalism.com/?p=47

  5. Resume Format • Name and contact information (permanent, present) • Education • Work experience, brief description of responsibilities • Relevant and helpful skills (e.g., computer/technical knowledge, second language) • Organizational memberships (e.g., PRSSA) • Awards • References • Name, title, relationship, contact information

  6. Resume Tips • Organize the topics in such a way that best highlights you and your fit for the job • Keep it clean and simple, no fancy fonts and graphics • If you do not have any information to enter under a particular category, leave it out. Do not write “none.” • Many of you may not have publications, if that’s the case, just eliminate that category from the resume. • Use past tense for past jobs and present tense for current jobs

  7. Review of Sample Resume • What’s good? • What could use work? • What stands out?

  8. Cover Letters

  9. Cover Letter Format (limit to 1 page) • Your name and contact information at the top • Name and title of specific person who will get the job application (typically a managing editor) • Paragraph 1: Get the reader’s interest with the lead (i.e., opening sentence). Soft or hard. • Paragraphs 2-4: Explain who you are, your experience (work, college courses), personal qualities, what you can offer to the business • Paragraph 5: End with putting the ball in your court • You will call to arrange an interview in 10 days to two weeks • You’re looking forward to speaking with them

  10. Cover Letter Tips • Be straightforward, not cute, not boring. • Get to the point quick: Why are you applying? • You may highlight one or two important or unique things that are in your resume. • Triple-check spelling, grammar, names, and titles.

  11. Cover Letter - Attention Getters • Direct Approach • “Please consider me for a reporting internship…” • Reference Approach • “One of my good friends who studied journalism with me at the University of Wyoming, and is a current employee, said that I would be a great addition to the team.” • Autobiographical Approach • “One of my first memories is of a reporter interviewing me after I survived a car crash. That was the impetus that began a lifelong love of journalism.” • Experience Approach • “How many reporters do you know that have experience meeting people while nude?”

  12. Review of Cover Letter • What’s good? • What could use work? • What stands out?

  13. Interviewing (Review on your own time)

  14. Interviewing: What’s Under Your Control • Do your homework. • Learn as many names, faces, and titles as you can • Learn about the company history and objectives • Dress conservatively. • Be prompt and prepared. • Concentrate to remember names and titles of people you meet • Be enthusiastic. Smile and be responsive. • Be yourself. Be honest. Do not give false impressions. Frame as much as you can in a positive light. • Ask questions. Show your curiosity about the company and concern for the job.

  15. Interviewing: Preparing to Field Questions • Why do you want to work for this organization? • Because it’s large, small, community-oriented, business-oriented, nonprofit, prestigious, etc. • Be honest • Why did you want to become a public relations professional, journalist, etc? • Did someone influence you? Do you love promoting products and events? • What are your goals as a public relations professional, journalist, etc? • Be sincere. But emphasize how this job helps you accomplish your goals.

  16. Interviewing: Preparing to Field Questions • What books, magazines, and newspapers do you read? • What other interests do you have? • May want to highlight volunteer work. • What can you do for this organization? Why should I hire you? • Highlight what makes you unique. Your experience? Your special skills? Don’t be arrogant. Tone is everything. • What do you think this organization can improve upon? • Don’t say it’s terrible and you can save it. Name a few things to work on and be diplomatic.

  17. Interviewing: Preparing to Field Questions • What was your favorite story that you wrote, or your favorite public relations campaign you worked on, and why? • Highlight your specific interests in the experience and why it excited you, moved you, inspired you, etc. • How would you cover this issue? How would you approach a campaign for this issue? • Do the best you can to come up some interesting approaches. Use your past experiences or personal experiences as a guide. • What questions do you have? • Asking questions shows interest. You may want to consider workload, community-feel of the company, expectations of bosses, salary/benefits (but don’t ask this first) • Thank them for their time. Express eagerness to hear from them.

  18. Editing Your Resume • Exchange your resume with a partner. • Put partner’s name on top of resume. • Partner: Make suggestions, edits, comments, advice, etc. • I will walk around and help. • Final Resume DUE: • Mon. Aug. 30. • IN CLASS • Hard copy • After I edit and return them, post to blog (more directions later).

  19. Writing Your Cover Letter • Write a cover letter to an organization that you’d like to work for. • I will walk around and help. • Peer-edit, if you desire. • Be sure to check for grammar and spelling. • Final Cover Letter DUE: • Mon. Aug. 30. • IN CLASS • Hard copy

  20. Center for Advising and Career Services • CACS can help you with: • Academic advising • A&S transcript evaluation and degree checks • Career counseling/exploration • Career assessments (preferences, interests) • Job & internship search • Resume help • Practice interviews • Career fairs • Online job postings • Contact: 222 Knight Hall – 307-766-2398 – www.uwyo.edu/CACS

  21. For Next Time… • Lecture on Attributes of Objective Journalism • Read: Foust Ch. 1, Briggs Intro

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