Regular Culpwrit readers over the years will recall I often discuss the topic of dressing for career success. So, I was thrilled to be contacted by an “ally” on this topic — Alicia Webb, who invited me to discuss the topic on her popular blog, The Bright Perspective. Thanks, Alicia, for your leadership on…… Continue reading Impression Management: The First 60 Seconds That Can Define You
Category: Advice from a Pro
Your Story and Voice Matters: A First-Gen’s Guide to Thriving in PR
By Geoff Curtis I remember my first internship my sophomore year in college. It was my first experience in a corporate office, and I had no roadmap for that world. I didn’t know how to navigate conversations, how to network or how to carry myself. I was lost and was too intimidated to ask…… Continue reading Your Story and Voice Matters: A First-Gen’s Guide to Thriving in PR
How Media Monitoring Can Supercharge Your Career
By David H. Lasker Young PR professionals are working in a brand-new environment compared to before. The world and how information is spread are completely different than at any time in history. News is disseminated not only at nearly the speed of light, but also in so many ways and on so many channels…… Continue reading How Media Monitoring Can Supercharge Your Career
Easier to Get Scholarship Cash Than You Might Think; But You Must Apply
As the annual scholarship season gets underway, now is the time to check out the myriad of scholarships available to college students. Please don’t fall into the mental trap that you would never have a chance of winning. It’s easier than you might imagine. Just think strategically. While the chances of winning a major…… Continue reading Easier to Get Scholarship Cash Than You Might Think; But You Must Apply
Stop Sending Blank Invites: The Power of Personalized LinkedIn Requests
By Anne Gaertner LinkedIn is a digital representation of your network. Many students are tempted to press “Connect” and move on. No message, no context. The person becomes just another one of your “connections.” Or are they? A connection is built on a relationship. Without a solid foundation, there’s no relationship. The best way…… Continue reading Stop Sending Blank Invites: The Power of Personalized LinkedIn Requests
How to Lead as a Coach, Not a Critic
The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. — John Buchan By John Millen Lots of leaders like to be critics. Some have learned to be critical from their parents. Some are deeply insecure. Criticizing makes them feel powerful. Some may simply…… Continue reading How to Lead as a Coach, Not a Critic
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025
As the calendar is about to turn over into the 18th year of Culpwrit, I enjoyed looking back at all the posts of the past year and want to call your attention to the readers’ top 10 posts of 2025. I also want to thank the thousands of readers – mostly students and young…… Continue reading Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025
Don’t Suspend Your Job Search During Holidays
During an email exchange last month with an unemployed friend who is looking for a job, we had difficulty finding a time for a Zoom call due to his jammed schedule, not mine. When we finally talked yesterday afternoon, he explained how busy he has been with conversations and initial interviews with several organizations.…… Continue reading Don’t Suspend Your Job Search During Holidays
Perils, Promises, Potential: Brainstorming Then & Now
By Jill O’Mahony Stewart News that Six Flags is closing two parks in Maryland made me nostalgic for one of the greatest campaigns of my PR career. And it made me think about how it came to be. Brainstorming in the agency world is the most fun part of the job. Our creative director…… Continue reading Perils, Promises, Potential: Brainstorming Then & Now
‘Luckiest Woman in PR’ Reminds Pros to be Truthtellers
“We live in a time when truth is being twisted, when myths move faster than facts, and when trust feels fragile,” warned Grace Leong in her acceptance remarks upon receiving the Gold Anvil, PRSA’s lifetime achievement award. Urging PR professionals to “elevate truth above myth,” Grace cited President John F. Kennedy’s prophetic words: “The…… Continue reading ‘Luckiest Woman in PR’ Reminds Pros to be Truthtellers