Rejection #1: News Limited

Testimonials (they’re real, honestly)

Jenny Cowie
Tom's mum
"I love it Tom. But, I am your Mum, so I am more than a little biased."

Ben Fordham
Reporter, Channel 9
"It's quite possibly the greatest website since awfulplasticsurgery.com."

David Penberthy
Former cadet,
The Adelaide Advertiser
Editor, The Punch
“I have seen the future of journalism and its name is Tom Cowie.”

Jason Whittaker
Deputy editor, Crikey
"His talent is clear, his tenacity inspiring, he is deeply and annoyingly impressive professionally and personally, and if you have the opportunity to hire him you'd be astonishingly stupid not to."

@BigHarto
Fake John Hartigan, Twitter
"You'd better grow some balls before your cadetship sunshine."

Ruth Brown
Outgoing website editor, Crikey
"I have taught you well, young padawan."

Leigh Josey
Production manager, Crikey
"You were an intern (with distinction) at Crikey."

Lawrie Zion
Journalism coordinator, La Trobe University
"We've done all we can with him here. Now it's someone else's turn."

Jon Faine
Mornings, ABC Radio Melbourne
"Are you promoting him?...He's succeeding!"
(Talking with Lawrie Zion about Tom on The Conversation Hour)

John Kerrison
Money editor, Sky Business Channel
"I’m mighty impressed by your writing style."

Lisa Pryor
Columnist, Sydney Morning Herald
"Some of the most flippant coverage of these serious allegations has come from media outlets that pride themselves on taking an intelligent approach to news and commentary."
(On an article Tom wrote for Crikey)

Christopher Scanlon
Freelance writer and lecturer, La Trobe University
"Tom is one of those self-starter journalists who can research and write right out of the box."

Future Tense
ABC Radio National, Twitter
"How's this for front? Former La Trobe journalism student with novel approach to securing his future."

Erdem Koç
Journalist, SBS Radio News and Current Affairs
"His work speaks for itself. It's simple -- I'd hire him if I could."

Amanda Meade
Media, The Australian
"Check out Tom's website."
(After mentioning Tom wants a job in the Media Diary)

Artan Jama
Journalist/Producer, SBS
"Smart, witty and hard working - Journalism as whole could do with more young journalists like Tom Cowie."

Rachel Buchanan
Lecturer and former columnist at The Age, La Trobe University
"Tom is a young, funny, multi-purpose journalist. Every home should have one!"

Paul Tatnell
Journalist, Sydney Morning Herald
"Fantastic idea mate, brilliant. Will be watching with interest."

Dan Bray
Freelance journalist
"Tom is a genuinely gifted individual."

Rejection #1: News Limited

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Posted on May 27, 2010 at 2:20 pm in News, Rejection | RSS feed | Respond | Trackback URL

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4 Comments to “Rejection #1: News Limited”

Matt
May 27, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Perhaps your application didn’t contain enough sentences beginning with a conjunction?

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- tomcowie
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Elizabeth
May 28, 2010 at 11:49 am

“I have to tell you were not successful”?

Perhaps they’re looking for subs?

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Berkshire Graphic Design
May 30, 2010 at 6:33 pm

you know maybe that company is not good for you. ;p cheer up! im sure you’re gonna get a very great job soon.

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