Marielle Ashley - A LARC Success Story

Marielle Ashley was hired as a Weekend Anchor at KTWO in Casper, Wyoming. She landed the job just a few months after finishing LARC. Here's her LARC interview.

LARC: Why did you choose LARC to help you make your resume tape?

Marielle: I chose LARC because I did not feel my packages from college were polished enough to submit to news directors. After doing extensive research on resume tape companies, I went with LARC because I wanted to be the one conducting my own interviews. I wanted a tape that showed news directors that I can handle breaking news. I did not want to send out packages of reworked stories that news directors have seen numerous times.


LARC: What are some of the most important lessons you learned at LARC?

Marielle: I learned so much at LARC. Jay really helped me with my presentation and voice. I also found the writing workshop to be very beneficial. Jay teaches you how to package your stories to get a news director's attention.


LARC: You landed a job in less than 3 months. What was your reaction when you got hired?

Marielle: I was thrilled! It all happened so fast. I had a rush of emotions all at once. I landed my dream job fresh out of college. It's an amazing feeling when all of your time, effort, and money pays off.


LARC: Talk about the interview. What were some of the questions you were asked and what interviewing advice can you give?

Marielle: The news director thought my tape was very polished and professional. The tape spoke for itself, which made the interview process fairly easy.


LARC: Finally, what advice can you give people trying to break into the business?

Marielle: Keep at it. The job hunt can get very frustrating at times, but if you truly want this, be persistent and don't give up. All it takes is one news director to notice you have potential. As someone told me, your dream is only one tape and a phone call away!


LARC: Thanks, Marielle. Congratulations!