Life After J-School

Tips and advice for navigating your way through the professional landscape

Meghan Louttit
Online Journalism BSJ 08
Multimedia Producer New York Times Hometown: New Middletown, Ohio Current City: Brooklyn, N.Y.

who we are

Ryan Lytle
Online Journalism BSJ 10
Producer/Reporter/Social Strategist U.S. News & World Report Former MTV Twitter Jockey Contestant Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Current City: Washington, DC

who we are

To Brand or Not To Brand

two perspectives

To Brand
What is a brand?
The idea of personal branding 90 percent of companies scan a potential candidates social media footprint (October 2011 survey) Own your name People who Google you should be able to find you Dont be private Be a content producer

ryan says

Or Not to Brand
Why it s not You cannecessary still be active on social media
Remember: Everything is public I dont have a website Fill your time with other projects Be a workhorse Use that Midwestern work ethic

meghan says

The Job Search

Our first jobs after college

RYAN

MEGHAN

jobs

Job Search - Micro

How to utilize people you know
Contact professors, former classmates, people from internships Utilize Scripps Notes
E-mail still works

micro search

Job Search - Macro

How to utilize a broader network Twitter Chats Facebook LinkedIn Groups Groups
In-Person
Networkin g

macro search

Job Search: Final Tips 5 tips to keep in

1.Think about the type of job you want 2.Dont rule out internships, fellowships, or temp positions 3.Reconsider wording of social media bios 4.Dont be intimidated by job titles or descriptions 5.Have an endorsement mindset

mind

five tips

Customizing Your Resume secrets to Our

success

resume

Resume Tips
1.Resume format: 1-2 pages with references 2.Craft your resume for the specific position 3.Avoid overused buzzwords 4.Identify positive keywords to include 5.Every point on resume should point to an accomplishment

Advice for all ages

five tips

Leveraging the Interview Creating positive

dialogue

interviews

Job Interview: 101

3 tips to keep in mind
Meghan Says Dont wait to ask questions Ryan Says Be authentic Meghan Says Admit what you dont know

three tips

Choosing an Opportunity in What to look for

a job

job choices

Exploring the Questions to Job

1.Is there one aspect of job that will keep you connected to what motivates you as a journalist? 2.Are there opportunities to learn and grow? 3.What advancement opportunities are available? 4.Do you know the culture of the company? 5.Whats the office atmosphere like? 6.What is expected of you? Do you know the hours that you are expected to work each week? 7.

consider

job choices

Lets Talk Salary

Why you shouldn t feel powerless

salary

In Conclusion
Why our advice may not be relevant in two years
1.Be flexible: there is no traditional route to success 2.Balance what you want with what is available to you 3.Carve your own path 4.Be hungry 5.Be humble 6.

but dont listen to us

Connect With Us
Ryan Lytle
ryan.m.lytle@gmail.com Twitter: @rlytle Facebook.com/rlytle1 Linkedin.com/in/ryanly tle

Meghan Louttit

m.louttit@gmail.com Twitter: @mlouttit Linkedin.com/in/mlouttit

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