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Applications Accepted for Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships, which offer a cultural and professional exchange program for journalists. Applicants must be full-time journalists and citizens of a developing country. Deadline is Aug. 1.
Visit the AFPF Web site for details.
IWMF Board Member Honored by AWC-DC
Eleanor Clift, a contributing editor at Newsweek and a member of the IWMF board of directors, will be honored May 15 by the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Association for Women in Communications. Clift will receive the 2008 Matrix Award during a luncheon at the National Press Club. Helen Thomas, a veteran reporter who is a former IWMF Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, will introduce Clift. Maureen Bunyan, another IWMF board member who is an anchor for the ABC affiliate television station in Washington, D.C., will emcee the luncheon.
Visit the AWC Web site to read more.
Reuters Foundation Offers News Writing Course
The Reuters Foundation is accepting applications for a course on international news writing for journalists from the developing world. The course, which will take place in London, will run from Aug. 11-22. Applicants must be fluent in English and must have worked for media organizations for at least two years. Deadline is June 27.
Read more on the Reuters Foundation Web site.
Tips & Guides: Planning Guide for Career Development
Great careers rarely just happen. They require thought, careful planning and goal setting. Thinking through the steps required can help you plan the actions you need to take and the people you need to involve to reach your goals.
There are many methods available to help you with your career development. This grid provides one format to help you map your career plan.
See also: Career Planning Resources
Activity/task What is it you wish to accomplish? |
Main actor Who is the primary person involved in this task? |
Other actors Who else will be involved in this task? |
Expected date of completion When do you plan to have this task done? |
Indicators of completion of task How will you know when this task is finished? |
Resources required What other resources (financial, material, etc.) will you need to complete this task? |
Jerusha Arothe-Vaughn, director of human resources, InCA (Nairobi). Adapted with permission.