Career Resources

Are you graduating soon? This page has resources for starting your job search and planning for your future career.

Checklist:

1. Journalism majors should enroll in JOUR 201A: Career Success to learn how to write a winning cover letter and résumé, start an online work portfolio, how to find jobs and internships, and how to succeed in an internship or job.
2.  Schedule a meeting with Internship Coordinator Kelly Copley (kjgc@arizona.edu) to go over the following:
   • Post Graduation Preparation
   • Resume Review
   • Reels and Portfolios
   • LinkedIn vs Webpages
   • Interview Preparation
   • Cover Letter tips and tricks 
   • QR codes and elevator pitches 
3. Join LinkedIn to network with professionals and find listings for jobs, internships, and fellowships shared by the School of Journalism and our Internship Coordinator. 

Job advice from professionals

If you're getting ready to apply for a media-related job, watch this video. School of Journalism graduates Jordan Williams (The Hill), Mike Christy (Arizona Athletics), Nicole Santa Cruz (ProPublica/L.A. Times), Jasmine Demers (Arizona Daily Star) and Saul Bookman (Bally Sports Arizona) tell how they landed their jobs and give career/portfolio advice to students.

Helpful links:

• UArizona Office of Student Engagement and Career Development
• Wildcat Career Guide
• Wildcat Mentor Society 
• Join the Bear Down Network
• Get career-ready with Career Core by Kaplan 
• Find video lessons on journalism skills and career development through NBCU Academy
• Dress For Success Professional Look Book
• SPJ Employment and Career Center