What does "professional experience" entail?
March 52010
I just graduated c.u.m. laude with a degree in communications after 3 years. I have working in journalism for the past 7, including editor of high school and collegiate newspapers and yearbooks.
This is the job I am looking at:
"Bachelor’s degree required in Journalism, English or related field and 2+ years of professional writing experience required."
In this case, is "professional writing experience" meaning I had to get paid for it? Or is it more along the lines of "We want you to know what it’s like to be on a deadline."
I am a HR Manager, and I can tell you that what we say we want and who we hire can be two different things.
Professional experience usually means “exempt level experience”. That being said, you should apply anyways. No harm if you do, and you might pass up something good if you don’t.
Make sure to highlight your school paper experience.
Good Luck
March 5th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I am a HR Manager, and I can tell you that what we say we want and who we hire can be two different things.
Professional experience usually means “exempt level experience”. That being said, you should apply anyways. No harm if you do, and you might pass up something good if you don’t.
Make sure to highlight your school paper experience.
Good Luck
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