The excitement and anticipation of graduation has worn off, now there is only anxiousness. In the field of journalism, experience and networking is key. I worked 2 1/2 years for my college paper and gained a lot of knowledge about the field but more importantly about myself. During my second year at the paper, I was the Editor-in-Chief and it was also election season. Trying times as an editor and as a citizen of the United States. The experience allowed me to understand my community a little better and how important honest journalism was (I knew before but the idea was rekindled). I saw my newsroom get a boost of journalism mojo and dedicate their stipend jobs to reporting for their community to the best of their ability. I talk about this experience because it was in this moment that reassured me I wanted to work with people who went above and beyond for reporting the truth because they knew it was right and they knew it was their responsibility to do so. December 12, 2017 came and went, now I am a college graduate. I look to that moment, one year ago during elections, and remember the honesty and dedication of my colleagues. Applying to jobs is not easy (ask any college graduate) and it doesn't help that when we send out our resumes and cover letters, we trust that pieces of paper can help define us. Best of luck to me and any young journalist out there, hopefully an employer sees this blog. P.S. To readers that I do seem to wrangle in, you will be seeing more of me :)!
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