The University of Georgia’s Online News Association/Society of Professional Journalists hosted its first meeting of 2015 on Jan. 29. ONA/SPJ invited the Career Center’s Samantha Meyer and the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication’s experiential learning director Ryan Carty to help prepare student journalists for the upcoming Grady Career Fair as well as give advice on résumés, cover letters and elevator pitches.
We had an awesome first meeting thanks to Samantha and Ryan from @UGACareerCenter! Thanks to everyone who came out pic.twitter.com/e8oMu23knI
— ONA/SPJ at UGA (@ONASPJatUGA) January 30, 2015
One thing employers look for on your resume: links to your online portfolio #GradyCareerTips — ONA/SPJ at UGA (@ONASPJatUGA) January 29, 2015
Tailor your resume to the jobs you are applying for–and make sure they’re one page #GradyCareerTips
— ONA/SPJ at UGA (@ONASPJatUGA) January 29, 2015
Know what’s on your resume (without looking). Be able to sell yourself and talk about your unique experiences #GradyCareerTips — ONA/SPJ at UGA (@ONASPJatUGA) January 30, 2015
How do you know if you’re a good fit for an employer? First you have to know yourself and your best skills. #GradyCareerTips
— Kendall Trammell (@KendallTrammell) January 30, 2015
Take your resume a step further. What was your personal take away or learning experience from your last job/internship? #GradyCareerTips — ONA/SPJ at UGA (@ONASPJatUGA) January 30, 2015
Keep your pitch 15-20 seconds and include name, major, and career goals #GradyCareerTips
— ONA/SPJ at UGA (@ONASPJatUGA) January 30, 2015
Elevator pitch and resume tips are always good, plus learning abt appropriate interview attire at the @ONASPJatUGA meeting #GradyCareerTips — Taylor (@TaylorWest08) January 30, 2015
Know the company you want to work at like the back of your hand, but also know their competitors. #GradyCareerTips
— Diondra (@DiondraWrites) January 30, 2015
Dress for the job you want. #gradycareertips — Rebecca Scott (@RebeccaSReports) January 30, 2015