- 2011-06-09T00:01:12Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Welcome to the 68th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists.
- 2011-06-09T00:02:27Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Tonight you’re all #wjchat hosts as we talk about landing a job in journalism. Please, send us Qs!
- 2011-06-09T00:02:29Z
- PSBChrisStrub (Chris Strub)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 68th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists.
- 2011-06-09T00:02:29Z
- SaraVentimiglia (Sara Ventimiglia)
- well I’m a college student interning at Cosmo Mag and I want some more info on how to land and even better internship. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:02:32Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- Come and join. RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 68th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists.
- 2011-06-09T00:02:35Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- .@SaraVentimiglia protest to show ‘the contribution interns make to the UK economy’. Lots of long term interns working for free. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:02:57Z
- SaraVentimiglia (Sara Ventimiglia)
- Where do I go from here? What do I have to do? Is having Cosmo on my resume enough? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:03:08Z
- sulia_journ (Sulia Journalism)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 68th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists.
- 2011-06-09T00:03:25Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- RT @ksablan: Come and join. RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 68th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists.
- 2011-06-09T00:03:27Z
- SaraVentimiglia (Sara Ventimiglia)
- @JosephStash I’m working for free at Cosmo as well. It is what it is. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:03:39Z
- LIScreenWriter (LIScreenwritersGroup)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: RT @RobinJP Holy moly. #wjchat is about to start. Were sharing tips on jobs, internships. Send Qs 2 @wjchat Anybody got an opening? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:03:43Z
- ReclaimTheVoice (ThePeoplesProtest)
- @wjchat Why should some one go to you for answers to a job in Journalism? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:04:07Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- TIP: Please start you answer/reply with @wjchat to spare non- #wjchat followers. And tell friends about http://muuter.com/
- 2011-06-09T00:04:23Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @SaraVentimiglia I think it’s when you have interns helping run politicians campaigns for months that it becomes ridiculous. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:04:40Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: Tonight youre all #wjchat hosts as we talk about landing a job in journalism. Please, send us Qs! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:05:25Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @wjchat Aloha, chatters. #wjchat Can’t believe we’re at 68 episodes. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:05:38Z
- sulia_journ (Sulia Journalism)
- RT @wjchat: Tonight you’re all #wjchat hosts as we talk about landing a job in journalism. Please, send us Qs!
- 2011-06-09T00:05:54Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Before we begin we have some news: The #wjchat community gets 50% off @RWW’s 2WAY Summit in NYC tickets next week. // http://bit.ly/kiusvJ
- 2011-06-09T00:06:28Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @wjchat how about – what’s more valuable, the trad. internship or creating your own job while in college? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:06:42Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Also, we are giving away one pass to attend the summit! Just fill our this form and you are entered to win! http://bit.ly/iyYUAr #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:06:54Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Tonight you’re all #wjchat hosts as we talk about landing a job in journalism. Please, send us Qs!
- 2011-06-09T00:06:59Z
- jchinn84 (Jerold Chinn)
- RT @wjchat: Tonight you’re all #wjchat hosts as we talk about landing a job in journalism. Please, send us Qs!
- 2011-06-09T00:07:19Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Before we begin some news: #wjchat community gets 50% off @RWW’s 2WAY Summit in NYC tickets next week. // http://bit.ly/kiusvJ
- 2011-06-09T00:07:55Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Also, we are giving away one pass to attend the summit. Fill our this form & you’re entered to win! http://bit.ly/iyYUAr #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:08:00Z
- SaraVentimiglia (Sara Ventimiglia)
- I supposed creating your own job in college shows for more but I feel like internships are needed @JosephStash #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:08:01Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: The #wjchat community gets 50% off @RWWs 2WAY Summit in NYC tickets next week. // http://bit.ly/kiusvJ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:08:12Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @wjchat What is the most beneficial minor for journalists? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:08:27Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat we are giving away one pass to attend the summit! fill our this form and you are entered to win! http://bit.ly/iyYUAr #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:08:45Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @wjchat Here’s my Q: In what roles/jobs can developers/programmers best help journalists? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:08:53Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Hola!!! I missed you guys #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:09:05Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- .@ksablan We weren’t paid for that message.. we just thought it was a worthy benefit to pass along to the #wjchat community.
- 2011-06-09T00:09:30Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @kimbui yay! Glad you’re here. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:09:36Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- .@SaraVentimiglia definitely. If only because it’s the industry-standard, also how a lot of people have got their first opportunity #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:09:38Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: .@ksablan We weren’t paid for that message.. we just thought it was a worthy benefit to pass along to the #wjchat community.
- 2011-06-09T00:09:38Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- RT @wjchat: Before we begin some news: #wjchat community gets 50% off @RWW’s 2WAY Summit in NYC tickets next week. // http://bit.ly/kiusvJ
- 2011-06-09T00:09:41Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wjchat Hi all, first-time chat-er here, currently an intern for NPR. Great to learn from all of you! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:10:12Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Now onto the show. Let’s start! Introduce yourself, respond to questions and share your knowledge! Thanks for joining tonight’s #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:10:27Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @SylviaCarignan welcome. glad you’re here. you can certainly add to the intern/job search chat. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:11:14Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @kimbui and we missed you #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:11:16Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Good evening! I’m Matthew, online news producer at ABC7News.com. Been on the job for two weeks now! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:11:17Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @RobinJP Thanks, I haven’t hit the full-time job market yet but have certainly had my share of internships #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:11:25Z
- smithbm12 (Brian Smith)
- @wjchat Hi all. I’m Brian Smith, director of digital media @iowastatedaily, j-student at Iowa State, former intern @dispatch_argus #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:12:08Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @wjchat Edward Gaug, BA Journalism 09 and MA Digital Media Dropout, currently looking for Web/Photo work in a newsroom anywhere. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:12:11Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @wjchat I’m a ruby programmer and computational linguist with an interest in journalism and technology. I work for a startup atm #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:12:35Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- I’m Julie. PR grad student at MSU enrolled in a Social Media & the News class. Hoping to learn a lot from you guys! #wjchat @wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:12:36Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Hola todos… I’m Robert Hernandez… Web journalist, Profe @USCAnnenberg, @ONA Board member and co-creator of #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:13:29Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @wjchat Joseph Stashko, I do hyperlocal, community based stuff, also recently a bit of teaching :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:13:30Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- We’re new at this sort of thing… but the deadline to submit to win the RWW pass is Friday, June 10th. We’ll select a winner then. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:13:47Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Hello everyone at #wjchat, I’m a journalist still in search for work out in Calif.
- 2011-06-09T00:14:04Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wjchat Hey y’all! Sarah Day Owen here, associate online entertainment editor at the Des Moines Register. 2nd week on the job! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:14:10Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- @wjchat Hi! Heather Billings, recent ASU grad/info design intern at @washingtonpost. Busily banging my head on some JS, but lurking! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:14:27Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- @ProducerMatthew Congratulations on your gig again… we were hoping you’d join us tonight and share your experience! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:14:27Z
- MelissaDahl (Melissa Dahl)
- Popping into #wjchat — I’m a health editor for @msnbc_health. And, actually, I started here as an intern, four years ago this month!
- 2011-06-09T00:14:31Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- I’m Kim, social media for @KPCC…..and we’re hiring like gangbusters http://www.scpr.org/careers/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:14:42Z
- standupkid (Mark Joyella)
- RT @kimbui: I’m Kim, social media for @KPCC…..and we’re hiring like gangbusters http://www.scpr.org/careers/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:15:01Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @SarahDayOwen How did I not know that you’re at the Register now?? I have many a friend there. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:15:15Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @wjchat I’m actually on the job now, we’re on the air, so I’ll be dipping in and out as best I can tonight. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:15:56Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @melissadahl Melissa, that is VERY encouraging for interns like myself :) #wjchat @wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:16:07Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @kimbui It happened pretty quickly :) Somehow I moved from Ga. to the Midwest after taking the job in 2.5 weeks. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:16:13Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- REMINDER: Message @wjchat (w/o the hashtag #wjchat) if you have Qs you want to ask the group. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:16:40Z
- knowacki (Kim Nowacki)
- hello all! I’m Kim, a recent @USCAnnenberg grad and currently a summer Web intern at the New York Times. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:16:40Z
- joseavillalobos (Jose A. Villalobos)
- Hello #wjchat!
- 2011-06-09T00:17:02Z
- RunGomez (LuisGomez)
- Hi. I’m Luis. AE for American Fitness mag, #SocialMedia guy for AFAA and @Mediabistro course advisor for #SMMBootcamp this summer. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:17:03Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @kimbui: I’m Kim, social media for @KPCC…..and we’re hiring like gangbusters http://www.scpr.org/careers/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:17:27Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat peeking in to #wjchat as I can for an important topic! Teresa, social media for @newshour
- 2011-06-09T00:17:40Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q1 To warm you up: If you’re employed, tell us how you got your current journalism gig and what you wish you knew before. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:01Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @SarahDayOwen We should chat offline sometime. I interned there and some of my good friends are there. Grew up in DSM #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:05Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 To warm you up: If you’re employed, tell us how you got your current journalism gig & what you wish you knew before. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:05Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Robin here. Web ME at Reynolds Center for Biz Journalism. Run @BizJournalism and more. Can see #azfire smoke from my window. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:10Z
- sulia_journ (Sulia Journalism)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 To warm you up: If you’re employed, tell us how you got your current journalism gig and what you wish you knew before. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:23Z
- KristinHanes (Kristin Hanes)
- @wjchat Hi everyone! Web producer @FOX40 in Sacramento #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:37Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @wjchat Q1: I hosted a ONA meetup and cornered @ezass, who worked at the place where i wanted a job. Persistence, baby. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:38Z
- RunGomez (LuisGomez)
- I applied. Got an interview 6 months later. And pretty much created the #SocialMedia job for myself. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:48Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- NOTE TO FOLLOWERS: It’s time for #wjchat so expect a flood of Web journalism related tweets… about #journalismjobs #latewarning #joinus
- 2011-06-09T00:18:58Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @SarahDayOwen I’m a Register alum from many years ago #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:18:58Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @wjchat Susanna Speier. Finishing @USAA article. Tigerstripe tabby cat, Kee-hap also on desk. #PerksofHomeOffice #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:19:00Z
- LindsayNowak (Lindsay Nowak)
- Hey #wjchat! MSU journalism student hoping to learn from the best!
- 2011-06-09T00:19:09Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @wjchat Q1 worked up from “shoveling” content for the web. Learned on the job. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:19:11Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @kimbui no way! Sometimes it’s a small world with social media :) Let’s! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:19:15Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- Wendell Cochran, American University. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:19:24Z
- joseavillalobos (Jose A. Villalobos)
- RT @standupkid: RT @kimbui: I’m Kim, social media for @KPCC…..and we’re hiring like gangbusters http://www.scpr.org/careers/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:19:46Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- RT what he said @webjournalist: NOTE TO FOLLOWERS: Its time for #wjchat so expect a flood of Web journalism related tweets. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:19:56Z
- MonroeOnABudget (Paula Wethington)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 To warm you up: If you’re employed, tell us how you got your current journalism gig and what you wish you knew before. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:19:58Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wcochran that’s so awesome! #wjchatconnections #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:20:06Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @wcochran I can’t count how many people I’ve met who are alums. We should form a club. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:20:09Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat Q1 I’m blessed. I was asked to apply while I had a great job @SeattleTimes … but, boy, took a lot of work to get here. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:20:20Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @wcochran Hi, Wendell.. nice to see you. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:20:26Z
- sunews21 (SU News21 – Syracuse)
- hey #wjchat! i’m part of #news21 @syracuseU, hoping to learn from the best!
- 2011-06-09T00:20:37Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wjchat speaking of #wjchatconnections, I found my new job through the #wjchat community — when I started following my boss! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:20:45Z
- MonroeOnABudget (Paula Wethington)
- #wjchat I’m a local news / social page reporter and frugal blogger for @monroenews in #michigan
- 2011-06-09T00:20:50Z
- LindsayNowak (Lindsay Nowak)
- Any tips for journalism grads who want to make the transition to #PR? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:20:52Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @kimbui @wcochran there is one on Facebook #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:20:55Z
- WordSmithette (Jen King)
- @wjchat Hi #wjchat! Jen / NWCN. Q1: Interned many moons ago for KING 5, and the rest is history (herstory?)
- 2011-06-09T00:20:56Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @wjchat Q1 I can’t say I wish I had known anything before this. The ride has been challenging, but rewarding. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:21:02Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A1: Great connections. I’ve been here for two weeks. I worked with a few people in this building at my old job. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:21:26Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @RobinJP @wcochran thanks. will dip in and out tonight. packing for #IRE11 in Orlando tomorrow #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:21:57Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @wjchat Q1 7 people in the newsroom came up to me and said.. “Didja see that job at Reynolds…” finally I paid attention, applied. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:22:05Z
- acnatta (André Natta)
- Hey folks, Andre Natta in Birmingham, AL. Hope all’s well with my fellow #wjchat participants tonight!
- 2011-06-09T00:22:20Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Something someone told me early: Never, ever burn bridges. Journalism is a small world. Word gets out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:22:20Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- Q1. That’s a really long story. Basically, I invented the job I have now. But spent many years getting ready for it. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:22:34Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- .@kimbui Persistence was the No. 1 piece of advice I got from my crowdsouced jouno gig piece http://bit.ly/mviSRg #Thxtoallwhohelped #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:22:36Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @wcochran I hear we had a great turnout at the investigations workshop today. you’ll have fun. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:22:38Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @wjchat @sulia_journ My freelance gigs come from all over the place. Current gig found on Twitter. Previous on Linkedin. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:22:49Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @kimbui +1 for persistence. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:22:54Z
- WgKANE (Will Kane)
- .@webjournalist Q1: See the final anecdote: http://bit.ly/jBrtd5 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:23:02Z
- ClaudiaKoerner (Claudia Koerner)
- Q1 A friend who interned with @ocreggie recommended me. we worked at the student paper together, so she knew I could handle it. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:23:09Z
- healthyolga (Olga Norstrom)
- RT @kimbui: Something someone told me early: Never, ever burn bridges. Journalism is a small world. Word gets out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:23:16Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- What are journalists expectations of #PR pros now that social media is such a common communication method? @wjchat #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:23:31Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @RobinJP @wcochran that’s good. I needed to be here today. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:23:34Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @ProducerMatthew Barring experience and skills, connections seem to be one of the best ways to get a journalism job nowadays. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:23:38Z
- RunGomez (LuisGomez)
- @LindsayNowak Network with other #PR people, make connections and pitch, pitch, pitch. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:23:55Z
- BillLascher (Bill Lascher)
- #wjchat I’m a freelancer but eager to hear this discussion. I’m always open to the right job in journalism.
- 2011-06-09T00:24:05Z
- sebastiankunz (sebastiankunz)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 To warm you up: If you’re employed, tell us how you got your current journalism gig and what you wish you knew before. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:24:18Z
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A1 Working for a community newspaper chain outside of Cleveland. And yes, persistence is a big point. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:24:18Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @ClaudiaKoerner and you handle it quite impressively. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:24:22Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @wcochran Going to go find that now. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:24:33Z
- LindsayNowak (Lindsay Nowak)
- Fortunately I’ve been able to make some connections in the PR world here in #Lansing…however the tough job market isn’t on my side #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:24:42Z
- KristinHanes (Kristin Hanes)
- @JulieKay0919 @wjchat My only expectation of a PR pro is this : Be Available. Always. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:25:00Z
- yoli_martinez (Yolanda Martinez)
- RT @kimbui: Something someone told me early: Never, ever burn bridges. Journalism is a small world. Word gets out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:25:04Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Ah! Better late than never. Forgot about the time difference to jump into #wjchat. I’m Josh, recent grad from @Cronkite_ASU. Hello! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:25:06Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wcochran Hi Prof. Cochran! I’m an AU undergrad in print jour and a veteran of the IRE’s campus coverage project :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:25:35Z
- sebastiankunz (sebastiankunz)
- #wjchat #Radio #news & #traffic in #SanFrancisco. To this day IDK how they found me. wish I’d known how long corporations take to do things
- 2011-06-09T00:25:53Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @SylviaCarignan hey Sylvia. Where are you this summer? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:26:28Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @JoshFrigerio Congraduations #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:26:51Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @LindsayNowak Lansing, MI? I’m from Michigan looking into PR/Digital/Media of some sort. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:27:01Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @kimbui http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=102504040222. Not terribly active #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:27:13Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wcochran I’m an NPR intern, but planning to apply for an IRW internship in the fall. Prof. Lewis taught me a couple semesters ago. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:28:07Z
- mauramaura (Maura Youngman)
- coming to the party late, but still at the party. Hi #wjchat. Maura here, working for @pulitzercenter in dc.
- 2011-06-09T00:28:17Z
- ClaudiaKoerner (Claudia Koerner)
- @JoshFrigerio hooray, I’m an ASU alum! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:28:36Z
- BillLascher (Bill Lascher)
- One ? I have for #wjchat: What are some strategies forj-job hunting when it’s been some time since full-time news gigs?. i.e. 3 yrs for me.
- 2011-06-09T00:29:17Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @JulieKay0919 same expectations as always: Help me. It’s the only way I can help you. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:29:19Z
- WordSmithette (Jen King)
- On a lesser scale, ditto RT @wcochran Q1. Basically, I invented the job I have now. But spent many years getting ready for it. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:29:41Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @ClaudiaKoerner Hi Claudia! Let’s go Devils! When did you grad? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:29:42Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Two minutes until Q2! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:29:48Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @wjchat Well, not in journalism, just interested. I’ve been participating in, and promoting @knightmozilla’s journalism challenges #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:29:57Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Terribly sorry for coming in late. What is the topic of discussion for tonight? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:29:57Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @kimbui re: burning bridges – I think it’s quite a sad part of journalism that it’s such a small world. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:29:58Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @mauramaura Do you have an extra awards you can snag for @acarvin ;) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:30:45Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @billlascher nice to see you join in… Gary Cohn, who was in Portland with me/Reynolds, spoke at IRE today. remember shipbuilders? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:30:59Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @JosephStash @kimbui It really is a small world, including here in DC. Lots of connections between organizations and schools, too #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:31:01Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @wjchat @JulieKay0919 My expectations of PR people have nothing to do w/ social media. Online photo archives are appreciated, tho. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:31:53Z
- tatn (Tuyet N. T.)
- Hi Kim & @wjchat ppl RT @kimbui I’m Kim, social media for @KPCC ..and we’re hiring like gangbusters http://www.scpr.org/careers/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:31:54Z
- paulhyland (Paul Hyland)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 68th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists.
- 2011-06-09T00:32:03Z
- paulhyland (Paul Hyland)
- RT @wjchat: Tonight you’re all #wjchat hosts as we talk about landing a job in journalism. Please, send us Qs!
- 2011-06-09T00:32:15Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @JosephStash It is sad, but important. Too many young journos think otherwise. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:32:16Z
- paulhyland (Paul Hyland)
- RT @ONa: The 2011 Online Journalism Awards are open for entries. Tell us who’s produced the best digital journalism at #OJA2011 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:32:32Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Attention all @Cronkite_ASU Journalism friends. Interested in web journalism? Join the #wjchat discussion. Good discussions about industry
- 2011-06-09T00:32:35Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- Hey kids, running late, but Ernie Smith @ http://shortformblog.com and Wash. Post Express. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:32:44Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q2A Lots of people recommend informational interviews, meeting with someone you’d like to work with. Tips on asking for one? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:32:59Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @shortformernie Wassup? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:33:10Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- Networks (not ABC, etc.) are your friend. Find them, join them, cultivate them, grow them. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:33:16Z
- MarissaBorjon (Marissa B.)
- You ROCK Kim! RT @knowacki hello all! I’m Kim, a recent @USCAnnenberg grad & currently a summer Web intern at the New York Times. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:33:18Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @kimbui Definitely. It’s a shame that young journalists often can’t be candid. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:33:22Z
- LindsayNowak (Lindsay Nowak)
- @JoshFrigerio Yep, in Lansing after graduating from MSU, I’m interning right now doing marketing/PR stuff #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:33:45Z
- ClaudiaKoerner (Claudia Koerner)
- @wjchat Good question. I always feel that I’m obviously wrangling for a job. But is that a bad thing? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:33:54Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @BillLascher I think for freelancers returning to FT, play up your body of work, expertise, brand you’ve built, beats you can cover #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:33:56Z
- knowacki (Kim Nowacki)
- networking is deff key. hanging out at ONA10 helped me meet a lot of great people (and I think land my part-time gig at KPCC) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:33:58Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @wjchat A2A: Make small relationships over the course of several months. Ask a colleague at another news org to lunch someday. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:34:14Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A2A: Make it seem like you’re genuinely interested in the person, not the job. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:34:21Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Q2: When asking for info. interview, specify that you’re not begging for a job. Takes pressure off them and you. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:34:42Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @knowacki We miss you btw #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:35:26Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- Hey, it’s not an online job, but my paper, Express, is hiring a graphic designer. Go here http://ow.ly/5dxJP then bug me. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:35:37Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Q2 tips on asking for informational chat? Buy the coffee and make scheduling easy. And flattery couldn’t hurt. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:35:39Z
- sulia_journ (Sulia Journalism)
- RT @wjchat: Q2A Lots of people recommend informational interviews, meeting with someone you’d like to work with. Tips on asking for one? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:36:09Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- RT @RobinJP: Q2 tips on asking for informational chat? Buy the coffee and make scheduling easy. And flattery couldn’t hurt. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:36:15Z
- anthonydb (Anthony DeBarros)
- @wjchat Q2A: Just ask. It’s really that simple. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:36:39Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @shortformernie Saw that posting earlier and it’s on my list to apply for tonight. Would love to be at the Post and DC-area. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:36:42Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q2B What are questions anyone should ask in an informational interview? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:36:43Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @wjchat Rock up with a box of krispy kremes. If that doesn’t sway it the job’s not worth it. Ahem. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:36:59Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- Q2A: Go to the places, meetings, meetups, where they are. IRE, ONA, SPJ, etc. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:37:07Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @wjchat @JosephStash @kimbui Curious to get the low down on bridge burnings. Misspells? Mis-info? Slipped deadlines? Weiners? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:37:18Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @wjchat With Q2.. How do you try and get that informational interview with a major company, such as ABC/Disney. Execs are too busy. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:37:34Z
- isCool (Shaun Dakin)
- RT @ONa: The 2011 Online Journalism Awards are open for entries. Tell us who’s produced the best digital journalism at #OJA2011 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:37:36Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @anthonydb asking works, too #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:37:44Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @wjchat Q2A: Catch people at conferences for very relaxed and informal informational discussions. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:37:47Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @SusannaSpeier Had an intern who quit in e-mail. That’s just one example. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:37:59Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A2B: Find out what the newsroom is like. A typical day in the life of the shop. Ask if the person enjoys their job. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:37:59Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- @edwardgaug Cool, send me a DM if you have any questions. It’s a temp job but a good spot to land for a bit. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:38:03Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Q2B: ASk thought provoking ?’s. How have you battled industry issues? What new tech. have failed, worked, and brought in revenue. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:38:08Z
- sulia_journ (Sulia Journalism)
- RT @wjchat: Q2B What are questions anyone should ask in an informational interview? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:38:24Z
- marizary (Marina Zarya)
- #wjchat how would you go about getting other bloggers to pick up on your work?
- 2011-06-09T00:38:30Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @wjchat @JoshFrigerio Temping is a good way to get into ABC/Disney. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:38:55Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- Right on. RT @wcochran: Q2A: Go to the places, meetings, meetups, where they are. IRE, ONA, SPJ, etc. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:39:17Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @kimbui @SusannaSpeier Had a freelancer I worked with quit via email, too. Wouldn’t take her seriously again. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:39:25Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @SusannaSpeier It’s tricky. Sure, you can mess up, but I think young journos should have more opportunity to be candid+disrupt. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:39:26Z
- jchinn84 (Jerold Chinn)
- @kimbui Wow. How unprofessional. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:39:31Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @SusannaSpeier @JoshFrigerio Disney makes you go through extensive background checks! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:39:43Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @SusannaSpeier Do you have any resources on how to temp with them? I’ve been going through the generic online web apps. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:39:47Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @marizary engage, engage, engage with the bloggers. like anyone they’ll help you if you help them #wjchat @wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:39:53Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @SusannaSpeier @JosephStash @kimbui late two out of three days and dealing with it with a shrug, and oh-well attitude. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:40:06Z
- jeffcdi (Jeff Stanger)
- Jeff Stanger, Center for Digital Information in DC, poking head into #wjchat …a little late.
- 2011-06-09T00:40:09Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wjchat LinkedIn can help too; it’s a lot easier to keep track of where everyone’s working #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:40:34Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- 2 minutes until Q3! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:40:41Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q3A What are the _must haves_ when you apply for a job? Resume, clips, website, blog, etc.? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:40:51Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @SusannaSpeier I think I have a different connotation of its meaning. Burning a bridge to me = deliberately writing something off. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:41:02Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- When do you show off your online portfolio to an employer? Do you do that in an info. interview? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:41:22Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A3A: Have a writing portfolio online. At the least, a makeshift homepage with links to your social media accounts. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:41:29Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @JosephStash @SusannaSpeier @wjchat I think it could mean neglecting a relationship, too. Gotta keep up! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:41:32Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @JoshFrigerio find somebody who knows somebody. Ask a professor, for example. That’s the advantage of being in a small world. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:41:41Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Check out my website for an example of a simple, but effective, “resume” splash page – http://matthewkeys.net #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:41:42Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Q3A: Resume, Online Portfolio, Business Cards, Professional and “can do” attitude are essential #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:41:52Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @wjchat depends on the job. Basics are good resume + portfolio website. Then anything in your specialism (design/video/audio, etc) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:42:07Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @wjchat Q3A: Web site and if you’re applying to socia media, you better have active accounts. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:42:07Z
- SuziSteffen (Suzi Steffen)
- Suzi Steffen, arts and enviro freelancer, j-prof at the U of Oregon, aspirational arts publisher, checking in for a bit. Hey, y’all. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:42:15Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @wjchat Q2B: What kind of drink should I bring you, ma’am/sir? #wjchat #jokesareokright
- 2011-06-09T00:42:18Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @wjchat I’ve applied for a lot of jobs lately that didn’t ask for clips, but I always include a link to my portfolio in cover letter #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:42:56Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @marizary Both. Follow people who are experts in the industry. Comment on their blog posts, keep up with them. Re-tweet helps too. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:43:18Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @marizary Also be careful not too ask something of them too soon. Earn their trust first that you’re not using them. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:43:20Z
- knowacki (Kim Nowacki)
- Q3A: I had an informal mtg with a hopefully potential employer and he was impressed by the QR code on my resume linking to my blog #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:43:24Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Check out my website for an example of a simple, but effective, “resume” splash page – http://matthewkeys.net #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:43:39Z
- marizary (Marina Zarya)
- @JulieKay0919 awesome ,thanks!!! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:43:57Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @wjchat Q3A: Definitely a site, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:44:08Z
- marizary (Marina Zarya)
- @JulieKay0919 and if i were to ask for something… content related– how would i go about it? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:44:29Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @knowacki Wow, I hadn’t even thought of that. Interesting idea. @wjchat #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:44:38Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @wjchat I.e. I have a website like this: http://j.mp/iPhVPb Which lays out the things I do online without being a resume per se. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:44:49Z
- KristinHanes (Kristin Hanes)
- @wjchat I’ve only used resume, radio broadcast clips, sample web writing, social media and connections to get jobs. No website yet. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:45:03Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @JosephStash What was considered “long-term” interning? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:45:21Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @marizary Suppose depends what you’re asking. People like free stuff though, if you can give things away in return for their help. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:45:22Z
- BillLascher (Bill Lascher)
- Q3A: Re online portfolios, are there preferences btw text of full articles, pdfs, links to originals, or excerpts? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:45:32Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @wjchat a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and you’ll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:45:37Z
- sulia_journ (Sulia Journalism)
- RT @SuziSteffen: Suzi Steffen, arts and enviro freelancer, j-prof at the U of Oregon, aspirational arts publisher, checking in for a bit. Hey, y’all. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:45:48Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @NicWirtz anything over a month when you are doing the job of a paid employee. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:45:58Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @JosephStash @wjchat I definitely think online resumes are the best way to go. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:46:09Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @kimbui good point! Just found that out with one of mine :( #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:46:09Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- RT @kimbui: @wjchat a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and you’ll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:46:12Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @JosephStash Surely that’d fall under “Do we need to be more entrepreneurial?” to which the answer would be yes. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:46:26Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- Important RT @kimbui: @wjchat a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and you’ll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:46:30Z
- tatn (Tuyet N. T.)
- RT @kimbui @wjchat a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and you’ll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:46:58Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @NicWirtz yes it would. But entrepreneurial journalism has an element of buzzword/myth, which we need to be wary of. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:47:00Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @kimbui @wjchat I have to agree with that. I have a lot fo multimedia projects that are long gone I wish i had captured. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:47:43Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @edwardgaug I’ve had whole sites go under with no notice. No record i freelanced for them now. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:47:45Z
- knowacki (Kim Nowacki)
- agghh, gotta go. will read the full #wjchat transcript later.
- 2011-06-09T00:47:57Z
- britl (Brittney Le Blanc)
- @ProducerMatthew love the splash page! Very interesting! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:47:58Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @LindsayNowak Enjoy the money. #PR #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:48:04Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @ksablan @kimbui Absolutely agree. Every time @BreakingNews RT’d out a tweet of mine, I took a screen grab – http://goo.gl/RDQGD #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:48:06Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q3B Is an online portfolio worth the effort? What tools are the best way to show off your work? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:48:36Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wjchat Is it necessary to keep hard copies of clips anymore? For applying to jobs and such? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:48:54Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- Jumping into #wjchat. Hi all!
- 2011-06-09T00:48:57Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @wjchat Tumblr or Posterous for writing examples; a simple HTML-coded website for links to social media accts (or use About.me) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:49:00Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @wjchat about.me, flavors.me, even linkedin with a few plugins can sometimes work well. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:49:11Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- great idea.. RT @kimbui @wjchat a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and you’ll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:49:12Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Q3b: Links. And instant features, such as video embeds, photo slideshows ect. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:49:20Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @SylviaCarignan I keep them for sentimental reasons. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:49:25Z
- laurenmichell (Lauren M. Rabaino)
- Q3B: It’s not hard to throw together a portfolio, and maintaining it just takes a few minutes here and there. Do it. WordPress. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:49:47Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @SylviaCarignan Depends on what you’re applying for, but I’d say no. Online portfolio is often preferred & shows online-savvy. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:49:48Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- Oh. this: RT @kimbui @wjchat a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and youll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:49:48Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A3B: An online portfolio is ESSENTIAL to anyone who wants to stand out as their own brand. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:50:07Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Ditto. MT @laurenmichell: Q3B: It’s not hard to throw together a portfolio, and maintaining it just takes a few minutes. WordPress. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:50:13Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @billlascher Q3A I think you want PDFs that are housed on your site. that way you are in control if the originals get pulled down. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:50:20Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- RT @kimbui a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and you’ll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:50:21Z
- BillLascher (Bill Lascher)
- RT @kimbui: @wjchat a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and you’ll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:50:24Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wjchat Q3B I use an online portfolio (sylviacarignan.wordpress.com), and it’s really easy to add/comment/promote my work that way. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:50:30Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @wjchat A3B: I hope so. I like to keep a small examples of the different types of work I do in my portfolio (photo/web/writing) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:50:30Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Can being too flashy with your portfolio be a turn off to an employer? It simple better? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:50:42Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @wjchat A3 Resumes are dead, journalists should be judged on their work and perhaps LinkedIn for lazy HR departments. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:51:01Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- RT @edwardgaug I have a lot of multimedia projects that are long gone I wish i had captured. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:51:11Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @wjchat a lot of these answers leave no mention of passion/interest or connecting w/ jobs/people based on interest. is that typical? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:51:25Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- I fiddled with iWeb for my portfolio (www.JoshFrigerio.com) because I wanted to stay away from the generic “blog” look. Control. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:51:26Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- Do you guys think that cover letters are relevant? #wjchat @wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:51:47Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @knowtheory I’m not sure what you mean. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:52:21Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @JosephStash Not necessarily just entrepreneurial journalism, entrepreneurial graduates. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:52:29Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @JulieKay0919 For sure! Especially in journalism. Shows you can write well, concisely, be interesting. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:52:31Z
- marizary (Marina Zarya)
- @JulieKay0919 free stuff?? what kind? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:52:34Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @JulieKay0919 Yes, cover letters are essential. Please don’t put them, resume on flourescent pink paper (have seen this) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:52:34Z
- BillLascher (Bill Lascher)
- @RobinJP What about frequency and organization? Is there a “too old” or “too many?” #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:52:34Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @JosephStash Arguably easier to create a job than find one currently. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:52:54Z
- virtualex (Alex Schaffert)
- @BillLascher Full text. Put a copy of the article on your portfolio (in case the orig. link goes dead). Weed out broken links #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:53:00Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- @NicWirtz again, it’s dangerous. We should enable entrepreneurialism, not enforce it. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:53:05Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @JulieKay0919 @wjchat I think cover letters are great for making your job application personal. Really gets your personality across. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:53:09Z
- QTXBB (YouNGSiM)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: A3B: An online portfolio is ESSENTIAL to anyone who wants to stand out as their own brand. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:53:33Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- RT @QTXBB: RT @ProducerMatthew: A3B: An online portfolio is ESSENTIAL to anyone who wants to stand out as their own brand. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:53:35Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- I just finished playing a Samuel L. Jackson montage in my head… directed to my ISP. But I’m back… #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:53:53Z
- ClaudiaKoerner (Claudia Koerner)
- RT @kimbui: @wjchat a good thing to remember: take screenshots of your web projects. Web sites die and you’ll need proof #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:54:13Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @wcochran @alexisgrant How long should a cover letter be w/o being redundant of the resume? #wjchat @wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:54:30Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat Q3- if u don’t have the full list-resume, cover letter, SOME sort of online portfolio, you’re 1 step behind other applicants #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:54:31Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @JoshFrigerio @QTXBB @ProducerMatthew @wjchat But how far is too far with branding? Is a personal logo too much? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:54:36Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @marizary Depends where you work and what you are asking of them. If you want them to review a product, send a free sample. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:54:39Z
- laurenmichell (Lauren M. Rabaino)
- There’s no cookie cutter answer for these Qs. Every company has different standards and expectations. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:54:40Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- RT @ProducerMatthew Absolutely agree. Every time @BreakingNews RTd out a tweet of mine, I took a screen grab http://goo.gl/RDQGD #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:54:42Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- Going on now at #wjchat: Talking how to land #journalism #jobs & internships.
- 2011-06-09T00:55:07Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @kimbui For devs a major piece of job hunting are things like open source you’re involved in, which reflects interests & capability #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:55:25Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @juliekay0919 @wcochran Cover letter should supplement, not repeat resume. Stick with less than a page. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:55:28Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q3A All of the above, although if you’re applying for a strictly news position, leave the personal blog out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:55:29Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @JoshFrigerio Flashy counts for very little. Ability to explain things clearly is much more impressive. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:55:33Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat Q2A & Q2B Yes! Play tourist and get into those newsrooms. There, interview them… ask them Qs and share your knowledge. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:55:35Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @laurenmichell exactly. That’s why it is good to have as much ready as possible-in case you’re applying a bunch of places #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:55:36Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q4 comin’ up soon! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:55:46Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @SylviaCarignan @JoshFrigerio @QTXBB @ProducerMatthew @wjchat Not as long as the intent is to get a job working for another company #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:55:54Z
- j_nb (Jessica Binsch)
- I’ll just second the consensus: Online portfolio is a great way to show your skills, projects, add links. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:06Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wcochran @JulieKay0919 Hot pink paper?! Oh dear. But yes — I had coworkers who quoted my cover letter to me (and it helped) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:11Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- Portfolio’s nice, but connections are better. I’ve gotten a lot of decent freelance work as a result of work I’ve done with my blog. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:26Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- But online portfolios are nonetheless great ideas. :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:28Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat Q3A + Q3B Yes! You need to have an online homebase on the Web. Get a domain… and map it to a Weebly or something #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:31Z
- virtualex (Alex Schaffert)
- YES!! RT @laurenmichell: It’s not hard to throw together a portfolio, and maintaining it just takes a few minutes. Do it. WordPress. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:38Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @JulieKay0919 No more than page. Letter different from resume. Use it to introduce yourself. Use resume to show what you’ve done. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:39Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @SylviaCarignan @wjchat Makes sense. I just hate spitting out the same info from my resume #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:40Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @JoshFrigerio @SylviaCarignan @QTXBB @ProducerMatthew It’s still important to show passion to WANT to work for another, not yourself #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:44Z
- laurenmichell (Lauren M. Rabaino)
- @AsianStig I disagree. Why would you leave your blog out for a news position?Be honest and straightforward about it from the start. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:47Z
- rachelmetea (Rachel Metea)
- RT @JosephStash: @NicWirtz again, it’s dangerous. We should enable entrepreneurialism, not enforce it. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:50Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @kimbui so, one find jobs from ppl hearing about your open source work & what your passions are as a dev as much as job history. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:56:56Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @JoshFrigerio I’d say take some risks to stand out. But if it’s flashy, make sure it’s clear. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:57:08Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @laurenmichell True, and every person who hires has different opinions about what works best. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:57:15Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @thisislacey check out #wjchat! lots of jour professionals talking about how to get a job. changes topics every week.
- 2011-06-09T00:57:29Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat Spoke with a startup company today that hopes to offer an easily portfolio site specifically for journos. Sounded promising. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:57:29Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q3B An online portfolio is worth it. But I found by experience that employers like some clips/samples better than others. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:57:30Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @SarahDayOwen @wcochran @JulieKay0919 among other sins. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:57:38Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @knowtheory Ohh, well yeah, work professional orgs, and other stuff go a looong way. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:57:45Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @wcochran Last cover letter I did showed a lot of metrics: how long I’d been there and what I’d accomplished. @wjchat #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:57:58Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @JosephStash I think journos -young and old- have plenty of opportunity to be candid+disrupt if they’re creative w something 2 say. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:58:01Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @webjournalist ohhhhh. that sounds cool! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:58:07Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q4 Whether you want them to disappear or not, resumes & cover letters are here to stay. 5 quick elements of a good cover letter. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:58:19Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- For new grads, where should we be looking for job search? Station sites vs. TVjob.com vs Network sites vs. Monster :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:58:20Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @shortformernie true. At the end of the day, real people give you opportunities – go out and meet them #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:58:42Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- Nice RT @webjournalist Spoke with a startup company today that hopes to offer an easily portfolio site specifically for journos. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:59:17Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Q4: Clear, written to express what the intent it, what you want, and show passion. It’s your FIRST writing sample the employer sees. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:59:20Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A4: Not to play Devil’s advocate, but cover letters are obsolete. I landed this job, and my previous one, without a cover letter. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:59:21Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @wjchat For God’s sake, spell check. #fivewordsorless #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:59:25Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @JoshFrigerio @wjchat I would look at a specific news org’s website, or if you use LinkedIn, see where you have contacts #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:59:33Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @wjchat Good cover letter = awesome lead, just like a story. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:59:47Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @JulieKay0919 tell me that in an interview. Use your letter to intrigue me to interview you, not the 100′s of others who applied. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:59:50Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- .@kimbui I pitched them features and gave them advice… I have to say it sounded like they were on the right track. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T00:59:55Z
- BrianManzullo (Brian Manzullo)
- Q4: I’ve got two: Why and how. Why will you be awesome at this job? How will you be awesome at this job? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:02Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @billlascher Like anything lead with your best. Highlight accomplishments.. people indicted, laws changed, even pageview records. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:08Z
- BillLascher (Bill Lascher)
- @laurenmichell i tend to agree as someone w/ serious jnlsm on his blog, but what if that’s mixed w/ more creative work? @AsianStig #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:09Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wjchat Q4: not redundant of resume, tailored, tells what resume can’t, shows writing skills, convinces you’re the right candidate #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:12Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- RT Can I get an amen? @kimbui: @wjchat For Gods sake, spell check. #fivewordsorless #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:16Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @ProducerMatthew Less used, but not obsolete. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:22Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- RT @gteresa: @shortformernie true. At the end of the day, real people give you opportunities – go out and meet them #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:28Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- .@britl A beta version is scheduled to launch in a couple of months… I told ‘em to check out #wjchat tonight. I hope he sees the interest!
- 2011-06-09T01:00:29Z
- KristinHanes (Kristin Hanes)
- @JoshFrigerio Journalismjobs.com, nab, rtnda, individual station websites, indeed.com #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:30Z
- virtualex (Alex Schaffert)
- @JulieKay0919 Yes, cover letters are relevant. It’s your chance to express your vision for a job – how would YOU approach the gig? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:34Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @webjournalist Ohhh, i want details on this later. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:34Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- working freelance and interning has worked for me #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:41Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @SylviaCarignan They did not. E-mails with resumes attached are turning into the new “cover letters and resume.” #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:43Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- RT @wcochran: RT Can I get an amen? @kimbui: @wjchat For Gods sake, spell check. #fivewordsorless #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:00:47Z
- ValerieInRke (Valerie Garner)
- Q4: Make it short.
#wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:10Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- Q3B I think they are very good. Esp when you designed the site. Thats just one more skill you can show them. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:13Z
- JosephStash (Joseph Stashko)
- Off to bed. And no, I’m not 6 years old, I’m in the UK. Thanks all for the discussion :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:14Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @wjchat Cover letter = Don’t just tell what you’ve done. Show how u & ur skills will help the org you’re applying with. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:18Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- RT @wcochran: RT Can I get an amen? @kimbui: @wjchat For Gods sake, spell check. #fivewordsorless #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:27Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @BillLascher @laurenmichell @AsianStig Your mix is your strength. There are great WordPress themes to help you organize it all. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:31Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Get names right! RT @JoshFrigerio: RT @wcochran: RT Can I get an amen? @kimbui: @wjchat For Gods sake, spell check. #fivewordsorless #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:50Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @laurenmichell I don’t leave it out myself, but I do say it exists and represents my views alone. I’m all for diversity of thought. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:55Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat Q4 Well, I have to admit… I never really did a cover letter. Not formally. It’s more a Manifesto + pitch + interview. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:01:59Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @JosephStash hah… need a bedtime story? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:02:09Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- @wcochran Thoughts on how to stand out? #wjchat @wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:02:33Z
- QTXBB (YouNGSiM)
- RT @JoshFrigerio: @JoshFrigerio @SylviaCarignan @QTXBB @ProducerMatthew It’s still important to show passion to WANT to work for another, not yourself #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:03:15Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @ProducerMatthew Then you are quite lucky. Almost every single job application I’ve sent out almost always asked for a cover letter. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:03:28Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- Pageview screengrabs FTW. @RobinJP Lead with your best. Highlight accomplishments.. people indicted, laws changed, pageview records. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:03:50Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Sh*t, cov3r l3tter is a spam keyword?!?! For w3ight l0ss?!?! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:03:58Z
- QTXBB (YouNGSiM)
- RT @SylviaCarignan: @JoshFrigerio @QTXBB @ProducerMatthew @wjchat But how far is too far with branding? Is a personal logo too much? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:04Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- Q4 A cover letter should be concise and to the point; and include qualifications for the specific position you are applying for. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:19Z
- ValerieInRke (Valerie Garner)
- Q4: Tell a short story about an article, “I walked 10 miles in a blinding snow storm to get to a source … ” #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:30Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @JosephStash That would require culture change. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:31Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @JeremyKnop Nice to see you in #wjchat! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:38Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @webjournalist I just got that too. @Twitter’s spam problem is getting worse every day. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:38Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @JosephStash Especially in the UK. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:44Z
- BillLascher (Bill Lascher)
- @ProducerMatthew Really dig this social media supplement as a summary of the reach of your journalism. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:56Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @webjournalist That’ll be a crime soon enough. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:57Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @wjchat Send a cover letter even if you’re not asked for one. That’s your one chance (b4 interview) to show how awesome you are. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:04:59Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @ValerieInRke @wjchat A short story, but not a tall tale :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:05:25Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @JulieKay0919 write something (true) that makes me laugh, cry, go “oh, wow.” Tell me why you think you do stand out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:05:31Z
- virtualex (Alex Schaffert)
- Personal logos are for Prince #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:05:36Z
- ValerieInRke (Valerie Garner)
- LOL RT @SylviaCarignan: @wjchat A short story, but not a tall tale :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:05:43Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @alexisgrant yeah? good tip, I’ve never been sure #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:05:46Z
- LianamarDS (Lianamar Davila S.)
- Hi there! Just discovered this chat. FIU ’11 multimedia journalism grad on the job hunt. Quietly lurking & enjoying the tweets. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:04Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- RT @alexisgrant: @wjchat Send a cover letter even if not asked for one. (b4 interview) it shows how awesome you are. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:15Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @wjchat Where’s the social networking? Following ppl you respect and finding out about jobs on twitter? Does Journalism do that? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:17Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- Q4: 1) Clear message. 2) Focus on your skills. 3) Focus on THEIR needs. 4) Find common ground. 5) No errors. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:25Z
- greboBtaP (Patryck Boberg)
- Infographic resumes show your design creativity. RT @JulieKay0919 @wcochran Thoughts on how to stand out? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:31Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @billlascher Thank you! It played a role in my newfound gig at ABC7 for sure. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:35Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q4 1) Tailor it. 2) Try to find name of hiring manager. 3) Spell check 4) Proofread again 5) Follow instructions to the dot. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:37Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- @LianamarDS Glad you could join, happy to have you. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:39Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @LianamarDS Hey! This is my first one too :P #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:45Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @wjchat A4 Address right person, highlight why skills match position, give links to work, brief background, be available. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:06:53Z
- laurenmichell (Lauren M. Rabaino)
- @AsianStig Since we’re sharing job tips, I think saying “Unemployed since 2008″ in your Twitter bio might not be a good approach. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:07:06Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- So, you’re saying do it.. if you want to be a successful indie artist making millions?! RT @virtualex: Personal logos are for Prince #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:07:10Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q5 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:07:11Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @gteresa Can only help you! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:07:26Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- If you are going to create a cover letter, keep it brief. 2 paragraph max. Include email and phone contact & call to action. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:07:30Z
- JulieKay0919 (Julie E)
- RT @wcochran (Cover letters) Write something (true) that makes me laugh, cry, go “oh, wow.” Tell me why you think you do stand out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:07:36Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @knowtheory Followed my now-boss through #wjchat — and found out the job when she tweeted it. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:08:04Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- Do not Tweet during the interview. #wjchat #jobtips
- 2011-06-09T01:08:10Z
- SuziSteffen (Suzi Steffen)
- Q4 True story: At the alt-weekly where I was an arts ed, one guy got a job w/us w/cover letter starting, “Holy f*cking shit!” #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:08:14Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- RT @wcochran (Cover letters) Write something (true) that makes me laugh, cry, go “oh, wow.” Tell me why you think you do stand out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:08:20Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- One can only hope RT @NicWirtz: @webjournalist That’ll be a crime soon enough. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:08:36Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @knowtheory @wjchat Journalism doesn’t do that, but people do, and some are doing it right now within #wjchat .
- 2011-06-09T01:08:37Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @SarahDayOwen cool :) so #wjchat has directly helped someone find employment? :D
- 2011-06-09T01:08:42Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- This can not be real… did this really happen?!? RT @kbeninato: Do not Tweet during the interview. #wjchat #jobtips
- 2011-06-09T01:08:54Z
- stevebuttry (Steve Buttry)
- RT @SylviaCarignan: RT @wcochran (Cover letters) Write something (true) that makes me laugh, cry, go “oh, wow.” Tell me why you think you do stand out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:09:00Z
- jeffcdi (Jeff Stanger)
- Bounced to #wjchat RT @harrisj: So, anybody want to hack ruby with me in the @nytimes newsroom? We are hiring.
- 2011-06-09T01:09:03Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- AWESOME! Yay us! RT @SarahDayOwen: @knowtheory Followed my now-boss through #wjchat — and found out the job when she tweeted it. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:09:03Z
- virtualex (Alex Schaffert)
- @webjournalist If the size of your talent matches the intricacy of your personal logo, by all means! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:09:10Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q5 You hear of an awesome job you’d be great at, but are missing one or two things on “required qualifications” list. What to do? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:09:17Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @ksablan sure, i just haven’t seen any mention of it yet, which surprises me i suppose. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:09:38Z
- teachpr (lisa brock)
- @kbeninato OR reach for your phone when it rings & say ‘Just a minute please ‘ as you answer it!! #turnitoff #wjchat #jobtips
- 2011-06-09T01:09:47Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @laurenmichell Actually, my Twitter bio does need some updating. Being out of work for this long isn’t very good for my career. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:00Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A5: Apply anyway. You never know. You might have something they really, really want. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:08Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- RT @laurenmichell: @AsianStig Since we’re sharing job tips, I think saying “Unemployed since 2008″ in your Twitter bio might not be a good approach. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:15Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- It’s a Note to Self. @webjournalist This can not be real… did this really happen?!? @kbeninato: Do not Tweet during the interview #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:16Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- Q5 What I usually do: Fret. What I should actually do instead: Apply anyway and emphasize my strengths. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:29Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @wjchat A5: I apply for the jobs that I meet all qualifications for first and leave the few missing requirements for second. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:31Z
- greboBtaP (Patryck Boberg)
- Apply and hit the library. RT @wjchat Q5 missing one or two things on “required qualifications” list. What to do? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:32Z
- SuziSteffen (Suzi Steffen)
- Q5 @wjchat Using @cshirky’s (iffy) call to women to be more arrogant as a guide, I’d go for it & learn skills as fast as possible. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:33Z
- j_nb (Jessica Binsch)
- I’d say, still apply, focus on your strengths in cover letter, address weaknesses in interview. What do others think? Q5 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:34Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- RT @wcochran: @JulieKay0919 write something (true) that makes me laugh, cry, go “oh, wow.” Tell me why you think you do stand out. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:37Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @wjchat Q5 is great question. I’ve come across this dilemma and had no idea what to do. I’m listening. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:40Z
- laurenmichell (Lauren M. Rabaino)
- Q5. Apply anyway. If you’re a good fit, your passion and initiative will outweigh a list of reqs. And be willing to learn. Always. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:41Z
- KristinHanes (Kristin Hanes)
- @wjchat Q5 Apply anyway and highlight some of your other talents. Go to www.lynda.com and pick up some new skills #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:51Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @kbeninato You should “favorite” your own tweet and show it to them during the interview! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:53Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- A5: Apply and in the event there is something you may be qualified for hope they can keep you in mind #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:10:54Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @wjchat A5 Passion for the job can overcome small requirements. Some official requirements would take a day’s training tops. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:01Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @wjchat Q5: As long as I fit most of them, I’d apply. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:08Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wjchat Q5 definitely apply anyway — got my first job at entry-level even though the listing said 3 yrs required. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:14Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @wjchat A5 I’m highly tempted to drop hire for culture not skills here. Sadly most companies do not. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:14Z
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A5 Go for it! — which is really the most fundamental piece of advice you can share. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:15Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @wjchat Q5. Pitch yourself anyway, play up what you have to offer, make them feel like they can’t pass you up. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:28Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- Been doing that already. RT @ProducerMatthew A5: Apply anyway. You never know. You might have something they really, really want. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:36Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- I’d say, still apply, focus on your strengths in cover letter, address weaknesses in interview. What do others think? Q5 #wjchat #likeit!
- 2011-06-09T01:11:44Z
- stevebuttry (Steve Buttry)
- Late to #wjchat & can’t stay long, but seeing the job-hunting topic, I offer my posts on the topic: http://t.co/B0s67DP http://t.co/w5yz4l3
- 2011-06-09T01:11:48Z
- markstencel (Mark Stencel)
- For many editors I’ve worked with, cover letters/resumes are determinative & 1 typo = recycling bin. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:50Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @wjchat A5 As an example of required qualification, I guarantee some social media jobs will require 5-7 years experience soon. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:11:54Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- Rarely is there a perfect fit. But it gets old reading resumes, letters from people who pretend the job description doesn’t exist. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:01Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat Q5 Yes, apply. Be honest with yourself… but apply. It’s good experience. Plus you’ll be on their radar. And… #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:22Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- Yes! RT @shortformernie What I usually do: Fret. What I should do instead: Apply anyway and emphasize my strengths. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:29Z
- BrianManzullo (Brian Manzullo)
- Q5 Apply anyway. True skill to have is adaptability; if you don’t meet all “qualifications,” you will with time. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:34Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat Q5 The truth is, most people writing up job descriptions really don’t know what they want… so they ask for the moon. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:35Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- Great idea! RT @webjournalist You should “favorite” your own tweet and show it to them during the interview! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:38Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat Apply anyways, but don’t lie! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:40Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- @wjchat Q5. And tell your career story in an appealing way! Job search is about marketing yourself. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:41Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- I agree RT @JeremyKnop still apply, focus on your strengths in cover letter, address weaknesses in interview. What do others think? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:12:43Z
- acnatta (André Natta)
- @wjchat I’d still apply anyway. You never know how far you’ll get. Worst case, it’s another contact you’ve made for later on #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:00Z
- ValerieInRke (Valerie Garner)
- Q5: Depends on the missing qualifications – say how you’ve always been able to pick up any new challenges in the past and explain. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:10Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- Agreed. MT @BrianManzullo: Q5 True skill to have is adaptability; if you don’t meet all “qualifications,” you will with time. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:15Z
- j_nb (Jessica Binsch)
- Some already do. RT @NicWirtz A5 I guarantee some social media jobs will require 5-7 years experience soon. #wjchat #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:18Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Yep! agree.. RT @markstencel For many editors I’ve worked with, cover letters/resumes are determinative & 1 typo = recycling bin. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:25Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @wjchat Q5: If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:26Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- Q5 I always apply. I just put an emphasis on being a quick learner and the ability to become fluent in a program or whatever it is. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:32Z
- stevebuttry (Steve Buttry)
- Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will). #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:40Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @webjournalist I don’t get it. Favorite your own tweet you mean so it’ll be easy to retrieve like a bookmark? cc: @kbeninato #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:42Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- RT @ksablan: @wjchat Q5: If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:13:49Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- RT @ksablan If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:14:07Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- Yes! Maybe they’ll think of you later. MT @webjournalist Q5 Yes, apply… Its good experience. Plus you’ll be on their radar. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:14:08Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- True. RT @stevebuttry: Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will). #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:14:18Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- RT @ksablan: @wjchat Q5: If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:14:24Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q5 Unless they are strict on requirements, apply. Perhaps you might get some training on the other missing requirements. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:14:26Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @stevebuttry I interviewed a freelancer today and he googled me! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:14:33Z
- sebastiankunz (sebastiankunz)
- #wjchat Apply anyway & be honest. worst they can say is no. Play up related strengths, passion & interest. If they look at u, they’ll see.
- 2011-06-09T01:14:57Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @stevebuttry I like that. Might add .. Treat your job hunt … LIFE… like a big story. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:15:02Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @RobinJP @markstencel totally. plenty of good journos are bad spellers but ferFsake don’t assume spell check will catch homonyms. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:15:03Z
- stevebuttry (Steve Buttry)
- Actually, that might help if I were interviewing you. RT @kbeninato Do not Tweet during the interview. #wjchat #jobtips
- 2011-06-09T01:15:13Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @SusannaSpeier Ha! It was a joke… perhaps a lame joke, but a joke none the less. // @kbeninato #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:15:14Z
- LJWJKealing (Jonathan Kealing)
- RT @stevebuttry: Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will). #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:15:20Z
- USNewsCareers (U.S. News Careers)
- RT @ksablan If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:15:59Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- Doing your research and being prepared! RT @kimbui @stevebuttry I interviewed a freelancer today and he googled me! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:16:03Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- TO MY FOLLOWERS: Participating in #wjchat for a little bit. I apologize for the onslaught of tweets. It’s almost over. :)
- 2011-06-09T01:16:03Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- That was re: my Note To Self Do Not Tweet During Interview suggestion. @SusannaSpeier #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:16:08Z
- stevebuttry (Steve Buttry)
- Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:16:22Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:16:29Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @LindaDelaCruz I was impressed. Shows he cared. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:16:54Z
- PialiRoy (Piali Roy)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:16:54Z
- acnatta (André Natta)
- RT @RobinJP: @stevebuttry I like that. Might add .. Treat your job hunt … LIFE… like a big story. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:16:55Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Quote of the night by @stevebuttry: “Never say no for someone else.” #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:17:10Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- RT @stevebuttry Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:17:10Z
- martharpierce (Martha Pierce)
- <3. Yes. RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:17:19Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- RT @webjournalist: Quote of the night by @stevebuttry: “Never say no for someone else.” #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:17:20Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @webjournalist: Quote of the night by @stevebuttry: “Never say no for someone else.” #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:17:23Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @j_nb Impossible in some respect or do you go back to your days on IRC/Forums? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:17:35Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- RT @webjournalist: Quote of the night by @stevebuttry: “Never say no for someone else.” #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:17:51Z
- teachpr (lisa brock)
- @SusannaSpeier What kind of stories do you write/cover? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:17:55Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- @kimbui Is your profile pic your reaction to the freelancer googling you? Haha! Just kidding… :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:18:00Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @wjchat Q5: Make sure you can explain why you don’t meet certain qualifications, but impress them so much that it becomes non-issue #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:18:07Z
- stevebuttry (Steve Buttry)
- But I do a lot of cutting on the big story. RT @RobinJP I like that. Might add .. Treat your job hunt … LIFE… like a big story. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:18:21Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @webjournalist Used to bring customized power point shows 2 bring 2 interviews. Never resulted in being offered a job, tho. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:18:23Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- Wish I could hang around, but I have to bow out of #wjchat now. Good discussion and advice though, thanks! :)
- 2011-06-09T01:18:29Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- Agreed! RT SylviaCarignan RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want. Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:18:32Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @wcochran Concern is that especially for “new” positions most companies don’t know what they’re looking for. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:18:57Z
- markstencel (Mark Stencel)
- I’ve held on to resumes from under-qualified applicants, BUT over-reaching is risky. Editors might question your eye for detail. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:19:08Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- RT @stevebuttry Go for job you want even if it feels like long shot. My rule of journalism job-hunting Never say no for someone else #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:19:13Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- @kimbui He did well! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:19:33Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @markstencel True… you have to be honest with yourself. But lots of folks are a bit too hard on themselves. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:19:34Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- Tip from @greatonthejob: When u meet new contact, introduce yourself with where you’re going, not where you’ve been. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:19:43Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- @laurenmichell RE: Q5. Apply anyway, etc. #Ilikeit! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:20:03Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- RT @alexisgrant: Tip from @greatonthejob: When u meet new contact, introduce yourself with where you’re going, not where you’ve been. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:20:11Z
- La_Redactrice (La Femme Gâté)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:20:32Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- RT @markstencel: Ive held on to resumes from under-qualified, BUT over-reaching is risky. Editors might question your eye for detail #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:20:41Z
- webbmedia (Amy Webb)
- Since the discussion is about jobs tonight…we’re hiring! Details: http://bit.ly/kqv588 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:20:59Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q6 Let’s talk internships: What are the hallmarks of a frutiful or non-fruitful internship? What can you do to make the most of it? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:21:00Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @webjournalist Do you think bringing a customized powerpointed analyses bout a prospective employers’ site to an interview is TMI? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:21:44Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @SusannaSpeier Ummm… need more info, but my gut says maybe. Having the info is one thing, a powerpoint may be too much. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:21:44Z
- BrianManzullo (Brian Manzullo)
- Q6 Work harder than the intern next to you. And the intern before you. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:21:55Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- RT @webbmedia: Since the discussion is about jobs tonight…were hiring! Details: http://bit.ly/kqv588 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:21:57Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- @stevebuttry Exactly! I agree. “Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will).” #wjchat #check&check
- 2011-06-09T01:22:17Z
- KLCYQ5 (Kathlyn Clore)
- yep RT @j_nb: Some already do. RT @NicWirtz A5 I guarantee some social media jobs will require 5-7 years experience soon. #wjchat #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:22:17Z
- REcrab (Tyler Webb)
- RT @webbmedia: Since the discussion is about jobs tonight…we’re hiring! Details: http://bit.ly/kqv588 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:22:18Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Internships are the opportunity to network, learn, and start gathering portfolio content. Make your own finish line. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:22:32Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wjchat Q6 Talk to people outside your usual circle of contact. Be curious, even on day 100. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:22:41Z
- ASCCareerDev (ASCCareerDev)
- RT @USNewsCareers: RT @ksablan If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:22:54Z
- sebastiankunz (sebastiankunz)
- #wjchat Q6 I started in AM radio news as a HS intern in 1992. 19 years later I’m STILL doing not just news, but AM radio news. SO USEFUL.
- 2011-06-09T01:22:55Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @SusannaSpeier @webjournalist yes, way too much. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:23:05Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- Q6: The intern should learn something new that they can add to their resume as well as perfect their skills #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:23:05Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @wjchat Q6 You gotta constantly ask for help and more work and kick ass. Don’t wait for awesome assignments to come to you #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:23:09Z
- britl (Brittney Le Blanc)
- Q6: Work hard. Ask questions. Learn from the best in the building. Don’t be afraid to talk to the people you’ll be working with. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:23:12Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Q6: An anchor in Phoenix told me that interns today don’t ask enough questions. They feel intimidated by those they work with. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:23:20Z
- virtualex (Alex Schaffert)
- We’re hiring, too! http://t.co/fTWqNPR #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:23:23Z
- SuziSteffen (Suzi Steffen)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:23:58Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A6: Learn as much as you can. Learn everything. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:24:07Z
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran)
- @NicWirtz Most organizations still have some idea of what they are looking for, even in “new” jobs. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:24:07Z
- KristinHanes (Kristin Hanes)
- @wjchat Q6 Learn all you can, ask questions, job shadow every position. Landed me first AM radio news job after an internship #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:24:20Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- Q6 Have fun, work your tail off, never stop smiling. Don’t burn any bridges, don’t burn any bridges, and don’t burn any bridges! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:24:20Z
- alexisgrant (Alexis Grant)
- If you’re in DC area, Facebook group for DC Journalism Jobs: http://on.fb.me/mkYa3N (@webbmedia, you might post yours there) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:24:24Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat Set personal goals. Explore all departments-be curious, friendly and willing to help. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:24:33Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @teachpr I’m writing about cars now. Previous article was about interactive art. Bin Laden’s DNA prior to that. #wjchat http://t.co/wiVpDYy
- 2011-06-09T01:24:56Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @SusannaSpeier @webjournalist Yes, and analysis might come off as either critical or brown-nosing. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:05Z
- srubenfeld (Samuel Rubenfeld)
- Best advice you’ll ever learn RT @ProducerMatthew A6: Learn as much as you can. Learn everything. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:10Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Folks, I’m heading out. It was a pleasure. I’ll be in NY this weekend if any #wjchat ters want to meet up. And then Orlando, Denver & NOLA.
- 2011-06-09T01:25:29Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- I have to go meetup with some journo folks, but one more time, Hiring like gangbusters: http://www.scpr.org/careers/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:30Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- RT @alexisgrant: If youre in DC area, FB group for DC #Journ #Jobs: http://bit.ly/jUT3Hn #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:37Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- RT @JeremyKnop: Q6 Have fun, work your tail off, never stop smiling. Dont burn any bridges, and dont burn any bridges! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:43Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Q6: Constantly ask what you can do to help. Newsrooms are short staffed. Be the intern they can’t let go at the end of the semester. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:44Z
- delia_p (delia)
- RT @srubenfeld: Best advice you’ll ever learn RT @ProducerMatthew A6: Learn as much as you can. Learn everything. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:49Z
- FKlopott (Freeman Klopott)
- RT @alexisgrant: If you’re in DC area, Facebook group for DC Journalism Jobs: http://on.fb.me/mkYa3N (@webbmedia, you might post yours there) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:51Z
- BrianManzullo (Brian Manzullo)
- @webjournalist Not Phoenix? Awwww #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:25:59Z
- britl (Brittney Le Blanc)
- RT @srubenfeld: Best advice you’ll ever learn RT @ProducerMatthew A6: Learn as much as you can. Learn everything. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:26:01Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- And embrace ignorance. RT @ProducerMatthew: A6: Learn as much as you can. Learn everything. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:26:05Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- RT @kimbui: I have to go meetup with some journo folks, but one more time, Hiring like gangbusters: http://bit.ly/irxEaY #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:26:34Z
- ohmykevin (Kevin Cobb)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:26:40Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- @webjournalist I analyzed his competitors. The Power Point consisted of screenshots of competitor blogs & social media platforms. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:26:50Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q7 coming up! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:26:54Z
- bpmoritz (Brian Moritz)
- @stevebuttry Great job hunting advice. Worst thing that happens is they say no, and you’ve lost nothing. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:27:12Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q7a Share your networking tips! What advice would you give to folks who are new at/shy about networking? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:27:15Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- Q6 Have confidence, ask the News Director what they are lacking and what you can bring to the table. Then, #Justdoit! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:27:38Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Can I buy the tour T-shirt? RT @webjournalist I’ll be in NY this weekend if any #wjchat ters want to meet up. Then Orlando, Denver & NOLA.
- 2011-06-09T01:27:48Z
- j_nb (Jessica Binsch)
- Q6: Good internship advice: Intern at a place that hires young people for actual jobs. Read that somewhere. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:27:54Z
- DarinRMcClure (Darin R. McClure)
- RT @ksablan: True. RT @stevebuttry: Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will). #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:28:02Z
- markstencel (Mark Stencel)
- #wjchat’ers: Given tonight’s focus on careers, I’d urge those of you on the hunt to follow @nprjobs (more details: http://n.pr/kaTfIu)
- 2011-06-09T01:28:08Z
- GunikaA (Gunika Ahluwalia)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:28:14Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wjchat Go to conferences! Very easy to meet and talk to people who have a lot in common. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:28:26Z
- Kari_Williams (Kari Williams)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:28:28Z
- britl (Brittney Le Blanc)
- Q7: Get out there! You can’t network if you just sit in a corner. Go. Meet people. Follow people online. It’s a good ice breaker. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:28:44Z
- BrianManzullo (Brian Manzullo)
- Q7a Go to journalism conferences and meet people in person. Those connections go much further than online. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:28:50Z
- genepark (Gene Park)
- RT @wjchat: Q7a Share your networking tips! What advice would you give to folks who are new at/shy about networking? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:28:56Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- A7a: Keep on doing it. It gets easier! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:29:03Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @JoshFrigerio yes! most successful interns in my intern classes filled niches the org didn’t know they were missing b4 they came #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:29:04Z
- KristinHanes (Kristin Hanes)
- @wjchat Q7a LinkedIn is a great networking source, go to SPJ meetings, join groups, get introduced through ppl you already know #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:29:07Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @SylviaCarignan eesh, I definitely need to be better about going to conferences! Goal for this year! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:29:25Z
- acnatta (André Natta)
- Q7a being online has helped me break the ice with folks more than anything else. I’m an introvert so it’s tough sometimes #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:29:34Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- How do you eliminate the sales pitch when talking to contacts and trying to network? 1/2 time I feel like I’m delivering a monologue #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:29:35Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- Q7A: At an event stand by the food, it gives you a conversation immediately #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:29:44Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- Q7A: Networking is essential. It can be tough if you’re a little shy, but get over it. It’s worth it. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:29:53Z
- genepark (Gene Park)
- Q7a #wjchat Attend networking events, contact your local #AAJA #SPJ chapters to see how you can get involved.
- 2011-06-09T01:30:23Z
- DarinRMcClure (Darin R. McClure)
- RT @USNewsCareers: RT @ksablan If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:30:26Z
- j_nb (Jessica Binsch)
- Networking: Know what you want to say when you’re asked “What do you (want to) do?” No awkward stuttering ;) A7 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:30:35Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q7b What are your favorite meetups/LinkedIn groups/Facebook groups for hearing about jobs? Share links! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:30:37Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- RT @genepark: Q7a #wjchat Attend networking events, contact your local #AAJA #SPJ chapters to see how you can get involved. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:30:44Z
- genepark (Gene Park)
- Q7A #wjchat To network in Hawaii, I got involved in @spjhawaii’s annual Gridiron musical. No better way to network than to sing and dance.
- 2011-06-09T01:30:52Z
- ksablan (Kevin Sablan)
- @SusannaSpeier @webjournalist @wcochran Sure. Something tells me you don’t need that PowerPoint distracting people from your skills #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:31:06Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- RT @markstencel: #wjchat’ers: Given tonight’s focus on careers, I’d urge those of you on the hunt to follow @nprjobs (more details: http://n.pr/kaTfIu)
- 2011-06-09T01:31:09Z
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- Also, journo coding job in #Chicago @ChicagoMag is looking for a Web designer/front-end developer http://bit.ly/jHjGNs #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:31:09Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A7A: Don’t be afraid to network. Your network of people can only bring great things to you and your future. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:31:10Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @j_nb @wjchat Yep. Always have your elevator speech in your back pocket. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:31:26Z
- genepark (Gene Park)
- Q7A #wjchat As for those who are shy to network, what’re you doing in the media industry if you’re shy?
- 2011-06-09T01:31:47Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wjchat Q 7A Besides #wjchat to find and connect with journalists, the Social Journalism FB group is great. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:32:01Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @genepark Good point. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:32:22Z
- KristinHanes (Kristin Hanes)
- @genepark I actually know lots of ppl in media who used to be shy, including me. Radio reporting broke me out of that VERY fast #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:32:37Z
- billdinTO (Bill Doskoch)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:33:00Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Get ready for Q8! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:33:05Z
- LianamarDS (Lianamar Davila S.)
- @JeremyKnop Thanks! I’m going to start catching these chats more often. Def learn a few things tonight. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:33:15Z
- genepark (Gene Park)
- @KristinHanes I was shy too, but I got rid of that once I was forced to talk to people that had no reason to talk to me. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:33:22Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- RT @genepark: Q7A #wjchat To network in Hawaii, I got involved in @spjhawaii’s annual Gridiron musical. No better way to network than to sing and dance.
- 2011-06-09T01:33:41Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @wjchat re Q7b: went to my first Hacks/Hackers last week. definitely worth going to meet new ppl #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:34:10Z
- lindenchariot (Lindsey McCormack)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: @wjchat Q 7A Besides #wjchat to find and connect with journalists, the Social Journalism FB group is great. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:34:41Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Final Q via @JeremyKnop: Is there anything really important that you would like to share to help new grads that no one asked about? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:35:20Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wjchat Listening intently on this one :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:35:32Z
- alicart46 (Alison Carter)
- RT @stevebuttry: Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will). #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:35:37Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- @LianamarDS They are indeed, a godsend. :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:35:55Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- RT @wjchat: Final Q via @JeremyKnop: Is there anything really important that you would like to share to help new grads that no one asked about? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:36:18Z
- jackiesheldon (Jackie Sheldon)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: A7A: Don’t be afraid to network. Your network of people can only bring great things to you and your future. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:37:18Z
- ASCCareerDev (ASCCareerDev)
- RT @virtualex: We’re hiring, too! http://t.co/fTWqNPR #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:37:34Z
- pugetsoundlover (JADO)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: A7A: Don’t be afraid to network. Your network of people can only bring great things to you and your future. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:37:59Z
- annaosgoodby (Anna Osgoodby)
- Just joining in!! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:38:11Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- A8: Follow your passion. keep in touch with all your contacts and sources. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:38:34Z
- annaosgoodby (Anna Osgoodby)
- Such a true statement! @jackiesheldon @ProducerMatthew #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:38:40Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wjchat Q8 New grads: diversify, diversify, diversify. Learning new skills opened me up to more job opportunities. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:38:50Z
- jskeel (Joe Skeel)
- RT @genepark: Q7a #wjchat Attend networking events, contact your local #AAJA #SPJ chapters to see how you can get involved.
- 2011-06-09T01:39:07Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: @wjchat Q8 New grads: diversify, diversify, diversify. Learning new skills opened me up to more job opportunities. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:40:17Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- BONUS Q: Do you know who is hiring? Are you looking for a gig? Make your pitch as a candidate or a job now! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:40:55Z
- acnatta (André Natta)
- Q8 remember even when you feel defeated why you got into it, why you enjoy telling stories. Be willing to learn anything #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:41:36Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- My paper, Express, has an open print design job. http://ow.ly/5dxJP It’s a six-month contract job. Bug me for info. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:41:53Z
- jotwell (Jessica O. Swink)
- @wjchat Q8 don’t be afraid to try new things. Enhance your skillset and enjoy the ride! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:42:00Z
- MarkBrentano (Mark Brentano)
- And hope your name is John Smith. RT @LJWJKealing: Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will). #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:42:01Z
- jeffsonderman (Jeff Sonderman)
- Q8. Network with people. Be genuine. Listen more than you talk. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:42:03Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat q8 One good thing I’ve heard- you’re not an ‘aspiring reporter.’ You are one. Put it to use, regular job or no #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:42:22Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- Bonus A: Features reporter versed in social media as well as radio, web and print. DM me to see how I can assist you. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:42:29Z
- shortformernie (Ernie Smith)
- Express, by the way, is the Washington Post’s paper for folks who find themselves on the DC Metro. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:42:30Z
- acnatta (André Natta)
- BONUS Q: I love #bham & @bhamterminal, but I’d be willing to go anywhere to continue doing what I love – http://bit.ly/f9mLu8 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:42:32Z
- jmsummers (Juana Summers)
- @wjchat Lots of great open jobs @politico. Would love to see #wjchat folks here: http://politi.co/jkpFTj
- 2011-06-09T01:42:43Z
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- Hey folks. Sorry I’m late. Time zone stupidity on my part. Mixed with some forgetfulness.
#wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:42:54Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- RT @jmsummers: @wjchat Lots of great open jobs @politico. Would love to see #wjchat folks here: http://politi.co/jkpFTj #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:43:05Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @wjchat great chat everyone. don’t forget to shoot us ideas about topics or hosts. What do you want to talk about? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:43:09Z
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- Intriguing RT @jmsummers: Lots of great open jobs @politico. Would love to see #wjchat folks here: http://politi.co/jkpFTj #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:43:13Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @wjchat A: Journalism grad with daily newsroom experience looking for work on a east coast news org’s web staff or photo desk. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:43:42Z
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- O crud. I’m not just late. I missed the chat. #caramba
#wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:43:44Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat – here is our job openings list! http://www.pbs.org/newshour/aboutus/openings/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:44:17Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- We’re always looking to hire great people at ABC7. Here’s our job openings – http://goo.gl/Ds4sj #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:44:33Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- BonusQ: 12 yrs #photog, 5 yrs video exp. I really want to be involved in more in-depth #multimedia storytelling. Plz msg me w/ opps! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:44:47Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Were always looking to hire great people at ABC7. Heres our job openings – http://goo.gl/Ds4sj #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:44:48Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- RT @gteresa: @wjchat – here is our job openings list! http://bit.ly/kUIg7t #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:44:53Z
- jeffsonderman (Jeff Sonderman)
- Also on Q8: Don’t be afraid to make up the job you want if it doesn’t exist. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:45:17Z
- edwardgaug (Edward Gaug)
- @gteresa Online Desk Assistant position looks great. I’m applying for it tonight. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:45:26Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- Superb! RT @jeffsonderman: Also on Q8: Dont be afraid to make up the job you want if it doesnt exist. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:45:37Z
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- Works in gov’t, eh? LOL RT @jeffsonderman: Also on Q8: Dont be afraid to make up the job you want if it doesnt exist. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:45:38Z
- tracytilly (Tracy Tillapaugh)
- RT @USNewsCareers: RT @ksablan If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:45:39Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- www.JoshFrigerio.com MMJ/Digital Journo grad ready to start running for the next story. On air, Photoj, Video, Editing, Web & Copy. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:45:53Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- RT @jmsummers: @wjchat Lots of great open jobs @politico. Would love to see #wjchat folks here: http://bit.ly/lRDyQ2
- 2011-06-09T01:46:13Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- RT @gteresa: @wjchat – here is our job openings list! http://www.pbs.org/newshour/aboutus/openings/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:46:19Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @jeffsonderman: Q8 Dont be afraid to make up job you want if it doesnt exist. =>=> sometimes you have to do that after you get one. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:46:47Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Great chat tonight on jobs/internships! Thinking of a topic/host you’d like to see in an upcoming #wjchat? Tell us!
- 2011-06-09T01:47:03Z
- missb62 (Betty Svendsen)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: We’re always looking to hire great people at ABC7. Here’s our job openings – http://goo.gl/Ds4sj #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:47:08Z
- LIScreenWriter (LIScreenwritersGroup)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: We’re always looking to hire great people at ABC7. Here’s our job openings – http://goo.gl/Ds4sj #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:47:09Z
- Niketa (Niketa Patel)
- Am so late to the party but check out jobs at @ABC News & with the rest of the Disney family here: http://bit.ly/lFKSUV #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:47:21Z
- LIScreenWriter (LIScreenwritersGroup)
- RT @gteresa: @wjchat – here is our job openings list! http://www.pbs.org/newshour/aboutus/openings/ #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:47:36Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- RT @Niketa: Am so late to the party but check out jobs at @ABC News & with the rest of the Disney family here: http://bit.ly/lFKSUV #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:47:43Z
- LIScreenWriter (LIScreenwritersGroup)
- RT @RobinJP: @jeffsonderman: Q8 Dont be afraid to make up job you want if it doesnt exist. =>=> sometimes you have to do that after you get one. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:48:11Z
- jweb (Joe Webster)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:48:31Z
- LIScreenWriter (LIScreenwritersGroup)
- @RobinJP Hi Robin – I discovered #wjchat this evening. How often do you chat?
- 2011-06-09T01:48:34Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @wjchat i guess i’m kind of sad that tonight didn’t involve more discussion of digital literacy & presence. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:49:08Z
- acnatta (André Natta)
- Oh boy | RT @SallyAlbright: N.J. Supreme Court says blogger not protected from revealing her sources. http://bit.ly/lKq0fK #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:49:13Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- #wjchat RESUME: http://bit.ly/k34Rb9 http://bit.ly/mNzMk0 Photojournalism, multimedia, ariel photography exp., non-linear editing etc.
- 2011-06-09T01:49:21Z
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- @knowtheory Don’t be sad, suggest it as a subject. Give us a description, be specific. Suggest a guest.
#wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:49:56Z
- lindenchariot (Lindsey McCormack)
- Great advice, though it may take some time @jeffsonderman: Don’t be afraid to make up the job you want if it doesn’t exist. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:50:15Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- Nicely hosted, thanks. @wjchat #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:50:31Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- @henrymlopez My timeline is also affected since I don’t change time zones. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:50:55Z
- lshontz (Lori Shontz)
- RT @stevebuttry: Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will). #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:51:31Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat thanks for the chat all- always good to keep these tips in mind! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:51:48Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- Great discussions tonight. Thanks everyone for the great advice. Made some mental notes of good tips and suggestions. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:52:12Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @LIScreenWriter hi. Great. Glad you found us. #wjchat is every Wednesday 5p Pacific. All things web journalism.
- 2011-06-09T01:52:24Z
- NicWirtz (Nic Wirtz)
- @wcochran Agreed, whether this transfers to the job advert is a whole other ballgame. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:52:34Z
- SylviaCarignan (Sylvia Carignan)
- @wjchat Thanks everyone! Will use and share new tips :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:52:41Z
- LindaDelaCruz (Linda Dela Cruz)
- Yes, thank you for the great conversation! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:54:02Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- @wjchat Would love to see @brianstorm, @edkashi as an upcoming chat host. Or Ed’s wife but cant find her twitter handle right now. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:55:56Z
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @henrymlopez Trying to encapsulate into 140 chars :) #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:56:28Z
- virginiawillis (virginia willis)
- RT @acnatta: Oh boy | RT @SallyAlbright: N.J. Supreme Court says blogger not protected from revealing her sources. http://bit.ly/lKq0fK #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:57:06Z
- JeremyKnop (Jeremy Knop)
- Hasta Pronto everyone! Great spending quality time with the #wjchat folks that’s for sure! Take care! #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T01:57:12Z
- mtrpires (Marco Túlio Pires)
- Next #wjchat should be about data journalism! We could have some tips about data-driven stories!
- 2011-06-09T01:58:30Z
- LIScreenWriter (LIScreenwritersGroup)
- RT @virginiawillis @acnatta @SallyAlbright N.J. Supreme Court-blogger not protected from revealing her sources http://bit.ly/lKq0fK #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:00:15Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @wjchat Another #wjchat topic should be about pros and cons of using social media in #BreakingNews events. Accuracy vs. hoax? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:00:54Z
- CorruptDropbear (Mitchel)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Check out my website for an example of a simple, but effective, “resume” splash page – http://matthewkeys.net #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:02:57Z
- LianamarDS (Lianamar Davila S.)
- @kbeninato hi fellow nola girl! Nice to see another local in the #wjchat.
- 2011-06-09T02:03:41Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- Smooth. RT @teachpr OR reach for your phone when it rings & say ‘Just a minute please ‘ as you answer it!! #turnitoff #wjchat #jobtips
- 2011-06-09T02:03:52Z
- PublishersHall (Sandie Will)
- RT @alexisgrant: Tip from @greatonthejob: When u meet new contact, introduce yourself with where you’re going, not where you’ve been. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:04:25Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- Nice to see you too! This week was an especially practical #wjchat @LianamarDS
- 2011-06-09T02:05:10Z
- drcarp (Serena Carpenter)
- RT @stevebuttry: Before you apply for a job, Google yourself (because prospective employers will). #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:09:33Z
- JanetEdbrooke (Janet Edbrooke)
- RT @USNewsCareers: RT @ksablan If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:10:51Z
- Dudley228 (Dudley228)
- RT @stevebuttry: Go for the job you want, even if it feels like a long shot. My rule of journalism & job-hunting: Never say no for someone else. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:21:32Z
- MICHAELCRUZ1 (Michael Cruz)
- RT @USNewsCareers: RT @ksablan If I only applied for jobs for which I was completely qualified, I would be unemployed. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:23:50Z
- jskeel (Joe Skeel)
- RT @genepark: Q7A #wjchat To network in Hawaii, I got involved in @spjhawaii’s annual Gridiron musical. No better way to network than to sing and dance.
- 2011-06-09T02:27:46Z
- FromCarl (Carl Lavin)
- @wjchat We’re hiring — digital reporters with a passion for community journalism: Main Street Connect http://bit.ly/euae3O #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:28:16Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- @wjchat #wjchat So, I was too busy hobnobbing at journalism themed bars to join in. Apologies!
- 2011-06-09T02:30:56Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- @wjchat Advice: Be humble, but knock on doors you think will never open. You may be surprised. Take risks. Experiment. It’s an asset #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:32:11Z
- ByJulieWestfall (Julie Westfall)
- MT @hbillings: Advice: Be humble, but knock on doors you think will never open. You may be surprised. #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:32:22Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- @wjchat Also, if anyone in the DC area’s looking for a geek journo, I want to stay here after my internship! heatherjaybillings.com #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:38:56Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @DanielleAChavez Jump into #wjchat next week. It may be something that’s up your alley. Wednesdays at 5:30PM Pacific. Hashtag #wjchat. :)
- 2011-06-09T02:51:14Z
- artzzit (artzz it)
- RT @webbmedia: Since the discussion is about jobs tonight…we’re hiring! Details: http://bit.ly/kqv588 #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:53:40Z
- JuneCarterPeep (JuneCarterPeep )
- A resume without strong pitch goes directly to trash. If you can’t tell a great story about yourself, what good are you as a journo? #wjchat
- 2011-06-09T02:58:44Z
- JoshFrigerio (Josh Frigerio)
- @SylviaCarignan It was nice meeting you in #wjchat. Good discussion tonight.
- 2011-06-09T02:59:31Z
- eZmoneylinks (eZmoneylinks)
- RT @webbmedia: Since the discussion is about jobs tonight…we’re hiring! Details: http://bit.ly/kqv588 #wjchat
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