tabj resume/linkedin workshop presentation 110814
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RESUME WORKSHOP 2014Resumes/Reels | LinkedIn | Portfolios | Interviews
Winston-Salem State University
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Kerry Charles @KcharlesNewsNow
Dioni L. Wise@DioniLWise
Chisa Pennix-Brown@LadyBizness
Christopher Lea@ChrisLeaTV
Jordan Howse@JordanMHowse
Triad ABJ@TriadABJ
#TABJResume
RESUME TIPS• Be clear, concise and to the point• Tailor each resume to each job/internship• Include contact information• Write a cover letter• SELL YOURSELF!
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REEL TIPS• www.youtube.com/kecharles• www.medialine.com• www.collectivetalent.com• www.talentapes.com
PRODUCER REELS• Gant: http://youtu.be/hPzelcI6cl4 • Gant: http://youtu.be/gdxSJyyd1ig?list=UUBt20gI0gay-lExqYvtiD4kw• Ewing: http://youtu.be/uN7M2htP1es
RADIO AIR CHECK• Big Mo: http://bit.ly/BigMoAirCheckRE
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LINKEDIN: The Living, Social ResumeNine out of 10 (94 percent) of recruiters turn to LinkedIn to find new hires
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LINKEDIN TIPSOn LinkedIn, recruiters are looking for:• Professional experience• Length of professional tenure• Specific hard skills
Source: Jobvite
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LINKEDIN TIPSThe Basics• Headline/Title• Photo• Summary• Contact Info.• Current and Previous Experience
• News• Companies/Groups• Courses • Status Updates• Certificates
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PORTFOLIO TIPSNO. 1 | Brand you• Define your message• Showcase your personality and skills | www.abbeytv.com
NO. 2 | Collect your best work• Writing samples | http://bit.ly/NewspaperClips • Graphic design examples• Web design• Photography
NO. 3 | Keep it neat and clean• Keep pages to a specific subject or media type • Use clear language for your navigation menu • http://bit.ly/PRSAPortfolioTips08
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PORTFOLIO TIPSMore Tips• http://bit.ly/NABJDTFPortfolioTips• http://bit.ly/5FreePortfolioSites• http://bit.ly/USATodayFreeSites
Free/Cheap Options• WordPress.com• Wix.com• Tumblr.com• Weebly.com• Squarespace.com• Bluehost.com (for setting up a “self-hosted” WordPress template)
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PERSONAL BRANDING TIPSHow to market yourself and career as a brand:• Develop a niche• Gain knowledge• Communicate effectively• Create a body of work that speaks for you
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Portfolio and Enhancement Sites:• www.carbonmade.com• www.FolioHD.com• www.Jobruary.com• www.Issuu.com•www.GigSalad.com
• www.SquareSpace.com• www.FigDig.com• www.DesignRelated.com• www.PortfolioBox.com•www.SlideShare.net
INTERVIEW TIPSWhat are some do’s and don’ts for interviews?
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