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Get a Post-Diploma Life: Jump-Start Your Media Career

Essential tips for recent grads aiming to enter the media industry

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Get a Post-Diploma Life: Jump-Start Your Media Career

WHEN August 1-August 22

WHERE New York (Soho)

DIRECTIONS subway directions, map

PRICE
$350 ($325 for )
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Course Details

After years of classes, term papers, and exams, you finally have your degree. Now what? It's time to step out into the real world and get a media job.

But how exactly do you make the transition? How do you make sure your resume stands out? When you do land an interview, how do you wow a perspective employer? And how on earth do you make it in NYC on $30k a year?

Our series kicks off with Financial Planning, a seminar led by a CPA and a financial planner. They'll guide you through getting your loans paid off, your 401k in order, and making the most of your income.

The panel discussion Landing Your First Editorial Job features editors from top magazines including Self, Essence, and ESPN the Magazine. Hear firsthand what editors are looking for in their new hires.

Having a killer interview is essential to landing any media job. In our third session, an ElleDecor editor will walk you through how to present yourself in the most professional manner throughout the interview process.

Next, learn from the news director at Self how to ace an edit test. She'll tell you what to expect from your first edit job.

Finally, in our 2-day workshop, bring drafts of your resume and cover letter and have them edited and critiqued by an industry expert.

Sign up for the whole series at a discount by clicking on the "click to register" button above.

Or sign up for each sesssion individually by clicking on the seminar links below.

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