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Resumes

Having “The Missouri School of Journalism” on your resume is certainly the first step in being considered for competitive internships or jobs in journalism, advertising and public relations. Your resume, however, must sell your achievements and experience to prospective employers in a clear and concise manner. The Journalism Career Center can help you assemble an effective resume for media-related careers, offering tips on:

choosing educational and professional content;
organizing content sections;
designing the document;
picking references;
following etiquette;
distributing resumes;
posting resumes online.

Cover Letters

A cover letter allows you to tell a potential employer – in your own words – exactly why you are qualified for an internship or job. Acting as a preview to your resume, the cover letter is a more personal way to communicate how you can contribute to a company or organization. The Journalism Career Center can help you assemble an effective cover letter for your resume, offering tips on:

addressing the letter;
writing with a natural tone;
making specific references to an employer’s needs;
referencing the strongest parts of your resume;
editing the content.

Interviews

Whether it is for an internship or a full-time job, the interview is one of the crucial last steps in getting hired. Employers use the interview to see if you have the skills and personality to be a member of their organization. Candidates use the interview not only to sell themselves but also to see if the organization is a good fit for their career goals. The interview process can take many forms, making it important for you to know the basic keys to a successful – not stressful – interview. The Journalism Career Center can help you prepare for an interview, offering tips on:

dressing and etiquette;
handling different types of interviews;
preparing for frequently-asked questions;
researching the employer and interviewer;
staying calm and collected during the interview;
asking your own questions;
setting up a mock interview.

Updates

The Journalism Career Center sends a weekly e-mail update to all Missouri journalism students during the regular semester. In this update, you will receive information about:

internships;
jobs;
career fairs;
recruiter interviews;
scholarships;
academic competitions.