Journalism jobs and a photo of my dog

Journalism jobs and a photo of my dog

6 tips for choosing clips, work examples to include in job applications

Notes on everything from how many clips to include to making sure they can be read

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Mandy Hofmockel
Feb 27, 2025
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Resumes and cover letters often take up a lot of time and energy when preparing job applications, but for some roles, strong examples of a candidate’s work can help make a hiring decision easier.

Here are several tips for how to narrow down which clips or work examples to share, including everything from how many pieces to upload to making sure hiring managers can access your work.

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