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| Make Your Resume Work Harder For You (15 minutes) Posted Jan 4, 2011 |
Enhance Your Career: The Power of Groups (17 minutes) Posted Oct 28, 2010 |
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 Forget most of what you know about resumes. We'll teach you the latest strategies so that your CV will stand out and get noticed.
more detailsJob Search, Intro, Crash Course, Resumes |
 When people work together, incredible things can happen. We'll show you how forming or joining a group can help you get a job, become a better writer, and have a happier, more productive life.
more detailsFor Authors, Intro, Crash Course, Personal Development |
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| Enhance Your Career: The Informational Interview (17 minutes) Posted Oct 27, 2010 |
Twitter for Writers (15 minutes) Posted |
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 The most important meeting of your career might not be a job interview. Sitting down with the right person can lead to new opportunities, better relationships, and greater successes. We'll show you how.
more detailsJob Search, Intro, Crash Course |
 If you're a writer, you need this platform. We'll show you how Twitter can help you promote your work, get new fans, and share your thoughts with the world.
more detailsPublic Relations, Promotion, Twitter, Blogging, Social Media, Intro, Crash Course |
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| Writing and Selling FOBS (10 minutes) Posted |
Write the Perfect Bio (10 minutes) Posted |
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 Breaking into magazines can be tough, but editors always need short, sharp pieces for the front of the book. We'll show you how to come up with saleable FOB ideas, and give you tips from top editors.
more detailsCreative Writing, Freelancing, Pitching, Intro, Crash Course |
 The bio is the new resume! Learn how to summarize your life in just a few words to promote your work and your career.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Promotion, Blogging, Social Media, Intro, Crash Course |
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| How to Create and Maintain an Author Website (20 minutes) Posted |
Tweeting the Media: Leaders to Follow on Twitter (27 minutes) Posted |
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 Your online presence starts with your personal site. Learn what to post and how to keep readers coming back.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Creative Writing, Digital Media & Tech, Promotion, Blogging, Social Media, For Authors, Intro, Crash Course |
 When's the last time you interacted with a truly new medium? It's time to start following journalists, authors, and other thinkers on Twitter. We'll show you how to find the best tweeters in media right now.
more detailsJournalism, Twitter, Social Media, Intro, Crash Course |
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| Writing Restaurant Reviews: Secrets from the Pros (16 minutes) Posted |
Media Life Skills: Tame Your In-Box (10 minutes) Posted |
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 Reviewing restaurants is great fun, and hard work. We'll show you how to take notes, write a strong review, and break into the business of food criticism.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Blogging, Food Writing, Intro, Crash Course, Reviewing |
 We'll teach you the best practices for handling your email inbox so you can work more efficiently and enhance your digital life.
more detailsCareer, New Media, Email, Intro, Crash Course, Communications, Personal Development |
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| Media Life Skills: Write Better Email (10 minutes) Posted |
Travel Writing Basics: Embrace the Locals (12 minutes) Posted |
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 Email is a great way to correspond, when it works. We'll show you the best tips and strategies for clear, concise communications, and how to make the most of your time on email.
more detailsCareer, New Media, Email, Intro, Crash Course, Communications, Personal Development |
 A successful travel piece begins with the people you meet. We'll show you how local contacts can enhance every aspect of your pitch, and help you write a vibrant, saleable article.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Journalism, Travel Writing, Pitching, Social Media, Intro, Crash Courses |
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| Is Writing for the Web Different from Print? (15 minutes) Posted |
Writing for the Web: Understanding How Readers Use the Web (15 minutes) Posted |
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 Find out what works online, what doesn't, and how to make a smooth transition from print to online.
more detailsCreative Writing, Journalism, Writing, New Media, Blogging, Intro, Crash Course, Seo |
 What is "usability" and what does it mean for writers? Find out how to keep people on your site, and coming back for more.
more detailsCreative Writing, Journalism, Writing, New Media, Blogging, Intro, Crash Course, Seo |
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| How to Write an Arts and Culture Review (15 minutes) Posted |
Web 2.0 Terms Every Media Professional Should Know (21 minutes) Posted |
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 Learn everything you need to know to write a smart, publishable review of music, film, books, theater or any other arts and culture topic.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Creative Writing, Arts, Pitching, Intro, Crash Course, Reviewing |
 Behind the latest buzzwords are business strategies you can use. With Columbia Journalism dean Sree Sreenivasan.
more detailsCareer, Business, New Media, Social Media, Intro, Crash Course |
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| How to Promote Yourself on Facebook (36 minutes) Posted |
Writing Cover Letters That Will Get You in the Door (33 minutes) Posted |
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 Want to reach a few million people without spending a cent? Whether you're publicizing your blog, book, business, or just your own cool self, Facebook can be your new best friend.
more detailsAdvertising & Marketing, Career, Promotion, New Media, Social Media, For Authors, Intro, Crash Course |
 Looking for a job? First, take a good look at your cover letter. These days, the letter is more important than ever, and we've got tons of tips that will make hiring managers notice you. Welcome to the Yes pile.
more detailsJob Search, Intro, Crash Course |
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| Get a New Job: Career Blogs Show You How (15 minutes) Posted |
Get the Gig: Clips That Work (20 minutes) Posted |
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 Looking for a new media career? There's tons of free expert advice available on the web. Check out these five great career blogs for the latest job search tips.
more detailsCreative Writing, Digital Media & Tech, Blogging, Job Search, Intro, Crash Course |
 Editors always tell us: the clips get you the job. But how do you know which ones to send? You'll learn how to choose the right piece to enhance your pitch or resume, and how to build your own clip database.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Career, Creative Writing, Freelancing, Pitching, Job Search, Intro, Crash Course |
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| Get a New Job: Thank-You Notes That Work (11 minutes) Posted |
Get a New Job: Storytelling for Job Interviews (17 minutes) Posted |
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 Nailed the interview? We'll show you how to write a thank-you note that will seal the deal and get you the job.
more detailsJob Search, Intro, Crash Course, Communications |
 Interviews can be tough. We'll show you how to use your life experience to your advantage. Telling the right story can make the difference between an okay meeting and a job offer.
more detailsJob Search, Intro, Crash Course |
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