Every Wednesday this year we're putting out a new long-form article about journalism careers at @journoresources
Super excited to kick off the year with this excellent commission from @SianElvin on why local news can be the best first step
https://www.journoresources.org.uk/why-you-shouldnt-discount-local-news-as-a-great-start-to-your-career/ …
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Week two is here and we're rounding up everything you need to know before going 'full-on freelance'.
Thanks to @alexvseveryone and@eve_rebecca for their insight
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I did a fair few bits of hiring people last year, and it was enlightening to be on the other end of the process. Amongst other things, I learnt that this is the most popular CV template of all time as I got sent it about 20 times. Full piece below
https://www.journoresources.org.uk/heres-everything-i-know-about-job-applications-as-someone-who-hires-people/ …pic.twitter.com/Q2I0lbg10c
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Really, really excited to publish this from
@JoshKingWrites today - our first piece to come from our open pitch call out. You rarely get told how to start a death knock – but it could be one of the most important stories you ever tell
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I’m not quite sure he enjoys writing but he’s good at it so I keep making him write
@JackDearlove has so many takes I didn’t even think of when it comes to side hustles, it really is a lot more than blogging
Also, there’s a Frank Sinatra ref
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This took me *so many* hours to write, and I fear it will never be finished as there are too many great people
Either way though, here are some a.m.a.z.i.n.g people you should know more about
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Worth adding: Please do tip me off of great people I've missed in the
@journoresources inbox. I'm also sure I've made typos, it's almost 5,000 words long
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anoosh chakelian should be on this list! nobody in this industry does reporting like her
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Ahh yes! Will sort that out ASAP
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