Considering switching careers? Advice from other professionals
On April 10, we celebrated our first anniversary with a top-notch panel discussion on what to expect if you leave journalism and move into public relations.
JIT board member Lisa Bolivar organized an experienced panel.
John Ristow, who was once a reporter for the Detroit News, now manages media relations for the Broward Teachers Union. He had some great advice for journalists who are repackaging their resumes for work outside of media:
“Look for that niche that you can bring to specific employers,” whether it’s from the beats you covered as a journalist, or from your personal passions outside of work.
“Life After Journalism” Part II – April 10
Coming up next: Putting your media skills to work in a new field.
Journalists in Transition, Inc.
invites you to its second annual panel discussion:
—Life After Journalism—
Repackaging your skills for a career change
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11 a.m.
Plantation – West Regional Library
8601 W Broward Blvd.
Speakers:
Human resources professional Nicki Schoonover on rewriting your resume and preparing for that first interview in a career beyond the news business.
JIT Family Day at Tradewinds Park – Jan. 30
News pros converge next to Butterfly World
Our first 2010 board meeting was inspiring and fun.
On Jan. 30 we met at Tradewinds Park, next to Butterfly World in Coral Springs, for a pot-luck board meeting followed by kite flying and much conversation.
Thanks to everyone who attended and shared your ideas.
Thanks especially to our gracious donors, supporters, bakers, chefs and other volunteers.
Recent JIT events: “Life after Journalism” – May 16
Called “Life After Journalism,” the first event of Journalists in Transition, Inc. May 16 was loaded with hopeful good tips on what to expect if you decide to transfer your credentials into the fields of law, education or corporate communications.
Alex Clifton, formerly with The Palm Beach Post and the Sun-Sentinel, said she has found that her journalism training translated well to high school English classes. And she has found the job just as satisfying – perhaps more.
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