Clips question for hiring editors

How many? I'm trying to put together a package to send out and I'm worried about sending too many.

 

unless they specifically ask for more, don't send more than five or six. And don't load up on gamers. My intern who won't STFU can write gamers. Show a little depth to your work.

 

Yes, you definitely need to limit how many clips you send -- I once had an opening for a sports writer at a paper I used to work at, and received a resume from a guy who had a great background and experience, but he forgot to send his clips ... I made the mistake of e-mailing him to inform him of this, and he proceeded to fax them to my office ... the fax ran to more than 100 pages, and had the office manager PO'd at me for a week.

Five to seven should suffice, if they are a good mix -- gamers/sidebars, features, advances, enterprise, etc. -- that show the range of things you can do.

If you have problems whittling down your best stuff, get a co-worker (or co-workers) that you trust to help you make the cuts.

 

What about people who post their clips on a website? Is that okay?

 

Oooh, there's a good question. Thanks, HB.


And I think I totally suck at gamers. I'm much better at features, profiles and such. I think I have one or two gamers but mostly features and columns. Definitely including the naked curling one.

 

Hey, it's what I do. [/completely immodest]

In all seriousness, I have my clips on a website. I think it's easier for all parties if I e-mail them the link to my site. Then, at their leisure, they can review my prose.

 

OK, so forgive me these days if I'm a wee bit insecure ... it kinda happens in my situation.

Are these two curling clips worthy of clips inclusion?

http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Curling/2005/11/01/1287836-sun.html

http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Curling/2006/02/21/1454631-sun.html