How do I Break Out of Breaking News?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How ready are you to leave TV news? 

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  • A.
    I'm starting my search / looking around to see what’s out there.
  • B.
    I’m getting more serious about leaving. Crazy hours, being short-staffed, & not feeling valued…..it’s starting to add up.
  • C.
    I am SERIOUS about making a move in the next few months. I'm tired of the ratings race - I've just about had it with news.
  • D.
    I need to Break out of Breaking News before it breaks me.
• 2.
  Do you know what career path lights you up OUTSIDE of TV news??

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  • A.
    Nope - no clue. I just want to land a job where I DON'T find myself regretting leaving TV news. But I don't know what that is.
  • B.
    I have some ideas - but I'm open to seeing what else is out there.
  • C.
    Yes - I know exactly what I want to do. I just need someone to take a chance on me!
• 3.
  What is your current role in the newsroom?

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  • A.
    MMJ / Reporter
  • B.
    Anchor or Anchor/Reporter
  • C.
    Producer / Associate Producer
  • D.
    Executive Producer / Special Projects Producer
• 4.
  How long have you been searching for a job outside of TV news?

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  • A.
    Haven’t started yet - not even sure where to start!
  • B.
    Been searching for less than 3 months
  • C.
    Searching for about 3-6 months so far
  • D.
    It seems like forever - I haven't found a job!
• 5.
  Does your resume translate your skills in a way that others understand AND showcases your value? 

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  • A.
    Yes my resume rocks
  • B.
    Ummm….not really sure
  • C.
    I still have phrases like “go live, produce, or pkg,” on my resume
• 6.
  Does your resume showcase metrics? Does it pass the ATS system?

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  • A.
    Yes - I have metrics highlighted and it's ATS friendly.
  • B.
    Hopefully - not totally sure.
  • C.
    Ummm - no clue what that means!
• 7.
  Have you had any interviews yet?

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  • A.
    I’ve interviewed but no jobs yet.
  • B.
    I’ve sent out resumes, but no interviews.
  • C.
    I’m not even at that point yet!!
• 8.
  Have you leveled up your LinkedIn so it’s not so “newsy?” 

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  • A.
    Nope - I don’t know what to do to make it less "news" focused/ I'm worried my News Director will figure out I want to leave if I do too much on LinkedIn™
  • B.
    I post my best liveshots and A-blocks there, but that’s it.
  • C.
    I use my LinkedIn content to attract hiring managers.
• 9.
  Where do you feel like you need the most help? 

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  • A.
    Resumes
  • B.
    Interviews
  • C.
    LinkedIn
  • D.
    I need help with all of it!
• 10.
  What do you look forward to most once you leave TV news?

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  • A.
    Normal hours
  • B.
    More time with family and friends
  • C.
    Less stress
  • D.
    All of the above!

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