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Topic: seminar series with top editors for recent grads
| Author | Message |
| magpub07 | Posted – 7/9/2007 4:36:49 PM | show profile | email poster mediabistro is running a summer series for recent grads looking to break into their first media job. Learn how to make the transition from student to professional, how to make your resume stand out, and how to budget financially. Our series includes Financial Planning, Landing Your First Editorial Job, Interviewing, Ace Your Edit Test, and Resume and Cover Letter workshop. view full details here: http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs2949.asp |
| seeattleme | Posted – 7/9/2007 6:24:44 PM | show profile You gotta live in nyc, catch one (the only place where publishing counts)/ catch Two, How much? But I guess if it's significantly cheaper than Columbia's little publishing playground for the rich ("They give scholarships!" one editor who hasn't hired a single working class background, state college work study grad in his entire four decades of doing so, told me once), it'll be worthwhile, I suppose. |
| getmeoutofhere | Posted – 7/10/2007 9:45:38 AM | show profile jessica22: i graduated in 2005, but just moved to new york and would like some help breaking into publishing. is this a good course for me? |
| getmeoutofhere | Posted – 7/10/2007 9:53:18 AM | show profile and to granitegirl: how much does Columbia's Publishing Course cost? I looked at their Web site, and was unable to find an amount...I did see a required $1,000 non-refundable deposit, however... |
| magpub07 | Posted – 7/10/2007 11:29:49 AM | show profile | email poster re: seminar series with top editors for recent grads You can buy the entire series for $350, or purchase individual sessions which vary in price. I think it will be extremely worthwhile. |
| aj | Posted – 7/10/2007 4:33:04 PM | show profile Are people really paying $350 for this? I'm kind of shocked at the price of this event, especially for a new grad. We held a similar event in Atlanta last year (granted, it's Atlanta, not NY) but are planning two more for NY and LA in 2008. It's not just media related, but plenty of media presence and networking there. Just curious to know if others feel this is pricey. See www.makingitinthecity.com for more info. |
| getmeoutofhere | Posted – 7/10/2007 5:05:50 PM | show profile re: aj i'm not even a recent grad, and i find it pricey. i'm temping while i look for "real work," and that amount it a) half my rent and b) three-quarters of a week's paycheck. the interviewing, resume and cover letter seminars are things that are (or should be) offered by any decent undergrad program or college... i assume what you're paying for is potential face time with "top editors." to that end, it may be worthwhile...but only for the most aggressive attendees, i'd think. |
| magpub07 | Posted – 7/10/2007 5:37:06 PM | show profile | email poster cost of event The $350 price tag is for the full package- which includes 5 different events. You can purchase individual sessions as well, with prices ranging from $15 for a panel to $150 for a resume workshop limited to 12 people. |
| aj | Posted – 7/10/2007 7:28:41 PM | show profile How long is each event? |
| magpub07 | Posted – 7/10/2007 8:56:53 PM | show profile | email poster length of events Which one are you interested in? All are one night, except for the resume workshop, which is 2 nights. |
