Resources

Need feedback on a resume, cover letter or reel?

AAJA Chicago members can email us at chicago@aaja.org at any time with “RESUME/COVER LETTER/REEL FEEDBACK” in the subject line, and we’ll connect you with an AAJA Chicago member within 72 hours to review your application materials.

If you’re a journalist who would like to volunteer to review application materials for fellow journalists, reach out to us at chicago@aaja.org to discuss the program in more detail.

Mental health resources

What is trauma? How can I practice self-care? How do I find a therapist in Chicago? These are just a few questions that Olivia Yang, a licensed therapist, answered for us. Take a look at our 11-page resource guide to mental health, compiled in spring 2021.