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Nail Your Job Interview

How to ace the interview, get the job, and launch your career

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Nail Your Job Interview

WHEN: Thursday, July 24, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE University Settlement, 273 Bowery (at Houston), New York, NY 10002

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

You got the phone call you've been waiting for. The HR department at your dream job wants to meet you. But now comes the hard part -- the interview. How early should you arrive? How do you dress? Should you show off your chic fashion sense or stick with a suit? Just how do you answer that trick question of "what is your biggest weakness?"

If you're dying to make it in publishing, then it's time to learn to walk the walk. This seminar is a beginner's guide to looking and acting the part, even if it's your first job. You'll learn nearly everything you need to guarantee a stellar performance on your interview. We'll focus on job-getting tips such as what to wear, what to say, and how to say it. (And, of course, what not to do, say, or wear.)

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • What interview questions to prepare for
  • Sure-fire ways to connect with your interviewer
  • What to say to make editors and HR remember you
  • How to assemble and present a clip portfolio (even if it's spare)
  • How to turn weaknesses into assets
  • How to write emails, make cold calls, and leave messages that get responses

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Instructor Bio

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Intro to Magazine Writing – New York (Class starts November 5)

Sophie Donelson
Sophie Donelson is a full time freelance writer. Her previous positions include working as a senior writer at Elle Decor, executive editor of CITY magazine, and an editor at Hampton Cottages & Gardens. She has written for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, InStyle, Daily Candy, and other publications.

Testimonials


Sophie was down-to-earth. She really connected with her audience and imparted knowledge that will last a lifetime. She taught the in's and out's of how to get your work into magazines. She soothed the overwrought nerves of most people in the room, and showed that there is hope to getting your work published. -- Nicole Yanolatos

"You do not want to miss a class taught by Sophie Donelson. She's an expert in her field, an absolute delight to listen to and learn from. I picked up so many useful tips and ideas just from 1 seminar, and couldn't stop raving about it to my friends when I came home." -- Shyema Azam

"Sophie Donelson is bright and energetic. There was never a dull moment in the class. She had every week properly planned out for us so that we not only workshopped our writing, but covered new ground in terms of the art, craft, and business of writing." -- Lila Yomtoob

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