Reading Assignment 10

An over view of  “A Foot In the Door: Best way to get Hired”
-By Christopher “Chip” Scanlan

Getting hired is not as easy as many feel it should be. Chip Scanlan a writing advice columnist for poynter.org breaks down the needed aspects of finding a job.

Scanlan says that many companies are looking for people with “Real world experiences.”
In the field of journalism advancement is not necessarily a system based upon ability or achievement according to Scanlan it is “The work you’ve done that determines your success in getting a job”
To apply at a newspaper job you simply

• Include a resume
• Samples of your stories called “clips”

Journalism classes also help to collect pieces of writing even if they are not published they are a good place to start.