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It has been accepted for inclusion in Columbia Chronicle by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. exclusive Page9 THE CDLUMBIA COLLEGE !VOLUME 27 NUMBER 14 FEBRUARY 21, 1994j By Joseph Schrank Nn.~~Uilo> Clips, clips, and more clips! That was the leading bit of advice from Chicago'sjoumalism experts to aspiring Columbia College minority journalists trying to break into the business. Mae than 200 Columbia students met professionals during Cohunbia. s 4th Annual Minority Joumalism Job Fair, held Feb. S in the Holrin Annex c:L the Wallash building. The event, co-sponsored by the Clttcato H•adllne Club and Columbia's Career Pkmnlnt and Plllc•ment Of/lei, offered stu­ dents advice and workshops, networking and mentoring. Lee Bey, Chicago Sun-Times reporter on left shares lnf'orrna1~on The morning part of the program about job opportunities with Kwane Burton, at the Journalism Job consisted of a panel discussion by Fair held at Hokln Hall. some of Chicago's fmest minority writing skills, no matter what field and sharpen Lheir job skills. journalists. Among the panelists were Columbia graduates Lee Bey, one wishes to enter. Equally important to developing The panel noted that the trend journalistic skills is marketing a reporter for The Sun-Times and among large markets in the '90s is those skills effectively. Theimpor· Allan Johnson, a features their hiring of journalists with tance of making contacts with writer/reporter for the Tribune. work experience in smaller employers couldn't be stressed The focus of the panel was to help markets. Bey encouraged young enough. Making oneself known by prepare students 10 fmd work in the journalists not 10 scoff at beginning John B. Duff journalism field. The panel's most Prnidntt important advice was for jour­ in a small market where Lhey can See Job fair nalism students 10 develop Lheir learn all aspects of Lhc profess1on page 2 2 ~ FEBRUARY 21, 1994 .-~---------------------------------,New editor welcomes students back Job Fair from page 1 By Michel Schwartz sending out . ~umes and contact­ E.xecut iw Editl:n' ing hiring editors may land that extremely important firSt job. · Welcome back and congratulations for not wimping out and moving to a Another important skill would be learning anothec language such as warmer climate. Spanish or Japanese, which would Here at the Chronicle, we'regeUing greatly increase a journalist's ready for the new semester by plan­ marketability. By Lisa Ramirez ning new things for you. For. students, the most important Cormpondmt My vision for the Chronicle is for it uend noted by the panel is the im­ to serve, as it was intended, as For those looking for an internship or job, hop to iL Decisions on portance of internships. Employers Columbia's student-run newspaper. candidates for summer already being made, especially in print want to hire people with ex­ are We are your voice; we represent you. journalism. Resumes and cover letters should be in no latf2' than the fiTSl I realize that this is a heavy responsibility, but you can make it easier perience. Networks are looking to hire week of March. by giving us your suggestions, complaints, compliments and com­ Here some tips on how to make you stand out the people with cross-over skills, so are from n:sc ments; writing Letters to the Editor or columns for Minority Speak Columbia College students expected to be creative, the experience in print, broadcast and are so instead of Out (everyone is in the minority in some aspect of his/her life), standard "name and address" on the top of the resume, use graphics. television can only increase job becoming a correspondent or even signing up to be a staff reporter or For television or flim majors, some impressive resumes prospects in a cut-throat field. It are with photographer. You can also help by letting us know about upcoming cameras printed on the top and bottom edges. Don't be afraid to get was also noted that networks are events or issues you think your peers should know about creative, but don't go overboard either. looking to hire people with cross­ You may recognize some names of the editorial staff that returned It important to submit work samples, such as clips, audio or over skills. Experience in print, is video from last semester. tapes, or photographs along with your resume. broadcast, and television can only Omar Castillo is back as our managing editor; Matthew Kurten, who Second-semester juniors should consider serving at least two inter­ increase the job prospects in a was the executive editor, is now trying his hand at features and Joseph nships before graduation. The experience will help ~mendously, cutthroat field. Schrank, our former features editor, is taking on news this semester. because you'll have references and contacts who might help you in your I also want to welcome the additions to our team: Ben Jolinson, Associate Editor of career. For seniors who have not interned anywhere, you have missed Victoria Sheridan, who comes to us from the marketing department The Sun-Times' Editorial Pages, out on a great opportunity. emphasized the need for minorities and is known for her horoscopes, is our new assignment editor/office When finalizing your resume, make sure it is neat and list the cotUBCS manager, Penny Lawrence from the photography department is our new in the newsroom. He said hiring of you have completed that pertains to your major. It should also list any photo editor, Denine Zenere, from the management department, is the See Job Fair experience you've gained from class. List any added skills you haw Chronicle's advertising manager and Tony Scianna, from the jour­ page3 learned, such as computer programs (IBM, Mac, Quark-List them all) nalism deparunent, is now the Chronicle's official copy editor. and any languages you know. Skills such as shorthand, production and Last, but not least of our introductions is Tracey Robinson, our new darkroom work are beneficial and should also be listed. Also, don't use faculty advisor. Tracey teaches News Reporting I and the College the phrase "references available upon request." It gives the prospective Newspaper Workshop at Columbia and has written for the Chicago employers the idea that you may not have any. If you have references, Sun-Times, the Cleve/Qnd P/Qin Dealer and other news organizations. list them! I am personally inviting you to come in on Mondays or Tuesdays to Finally, once you' ve sent out the resume on high-quality bond paper, check out what we do. After all, we are your paper. you will hopefully get called for an interview. When preparing for an We are located in Suite 802 of the Wabash building and our phone interview, women should wear their hair in a bun or French roll If it number is 663-1600, extension 343. must be worn down, get it cut! Wear a nice blazer in dark green, blue or Again, welcome back to all of you continuing Columbians and wel­ blaclc with a knee-length skirt, or dress pants and shon heels and wear come to all those just joining our community. Have a good semester. natural-looking makeup. Men should have neatly trimmed hair and a nice suit or blazer in dark blue, grey or black. COLUMBIA'S Once you step into the place of interview, stand up straight,~v~ ~~ SUMMER ABROAD PROGRAM handshake and don't slouch while seated. Always make'eye-&iua c't wdh an interviewer and speak clearly and confidently. When the interview is done, ask questions to show you're interested. Above all, remember: tn scenic and historic E N G L A N D Don't be nervous. Interviews are stressful, but you will get used to them. If you need to polish yQur resume and interview techniques, the Informational meeting FERGUSON HALL following classes might help: Busi~~Hs Writiiig is'otl'ere(!'m 'ihe'Ell~ 12:00 TO 1:30 Department and teaehes you how to write cover letters and resumes. For Wednesday, March 2 Radio/Sound, Broadcast Speech Techniques I and II can teaeh you better speaking skills. You can also contact the Academic Advising office for assistance. Slides from last year's visit, dates, times, courses, cost and more. Instructors and srudents from last year will be there to tell you all about it Can't make it? contact: JEANNE BORUTA Dean of Students' omce 623 S. Wabub, Room 301 (312) 663-1600 nt. 221 Columbia College Chicago's Career Planning & Placement Office And Radio Sound Department PRESENT Departmcut of Journalism "The Right Tools For The Right Sound Job" 623 S. Wabash Avenue Suite 802 Chicago, IL. 60605 Breaking The Ice (312) 663-1600 ext 343 Harrison Hotel worker makes the (312) 427-3920 FAX most of the warmer temperatures SOUND. to break up this winter's ice. Michel Schwartz Executive Editor CAREER DAY Omar Castillo Managing Editor Joseph Schrank News Editor Win Matt Kurten Features Editor $2,000 and a Victoria Sheridan Assignment Editor MARCH Summer Internship in Penny Lawrence Photo Editor from II :OOam ODtil 2:00pm top-flight Chicago Ad The ..\udio Teehnology Center, 671 N.