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Yesterday, as part of this 10-part preparation series for the NABJ convention, I talked about dressing for success, which plays an important role when looking for a job.
Getting a job is likely a priority for many young journalists like myself, but when we registered for the convention, that’s not all we signed up for.
In June, I attended NABJ’s “Everything You Wanted to Know About the 2014 NABJ Convention But Were Afraid to Ask” webinar, and this was one of the things discussed. We should be more focused on creating opportunities than getting a job.
Look for opportunities to make a new friend, opportunities to genuinely learn more about others and what they do and jobs may follow. (And I’m sure y’all heard this before: It’s not always about what you know but who you know.) Don’t be so tunnel-visioned and desperate that you sacrifice making true connections. Be straightforward about who you are, where you stand and where you want to be. In the end, your demeanor, connections and work will join forces and speak for themselves.
Is there anything you’d like to add? Sound off in the comments below or join the conversation by using the #NABJcountdown hashtag along with the official #NABJ14 hashtag.
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