Sara Sanderson Recently, I participated in the webinar “Landing a PR Job After School” hosted by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. The webinar covered topics such as what employers seek in candidates, the types of jobs available and how much students can expect to make in entry-level positions. What are employers…… Continue reading How to Land a PR Job After School
Category: Advice from a Pro
Advice from Ex-Intern, Now Agency Head
Tom Ciesielka Our agency just had its fourth intern finish her program with TC Public Relations. Jessica’s leaving was bittersweet. Bitter because our interns do very important work that helps the account executives get the job done and sweet because we celebrated her time here. I remember my first internship. I was finishing…… Continue reading Advice from Ex-Intern, Now Agency Head
If We’d Only Known This Back Then, Part 2
Rita Hoey Dragonette Following is the second part of a series based upon a panel discussion by successful women graduates of Northern Illinois University assembled by Denise Schoenbachler, Dean of the Business school on the topic of: Lessons from the Front: If We’d Only Known this Back Then! Part Two focuses on comments from Rita…… Continue reading If We’d Only Known This Back Then, Part 2
Grads: ‘Don’t Be Afraid’
Career trepidation is building as college graduations get under way. In the “good old days”, most college seniors knew where they would be working their fist job before the end of their final semester. Today, most estimates suggest only two in five 2010 grads already have landed jobs, mostly internships. Over the past year, I’ve talked with several students whose ultimate career goals…… Continue reading Grads: ‘Don’t Be Afraid’
Lessons From Women Business Leaders: ‘If We’d Only Known This Back Then’
To celebrate Women’s History Month last month, the Women in Business Professions student group at the Northern Illinois University College of Business hosted a panel discussion of successful women graduates to discuss insights. The intention was to share hard-won lessons learned on the job that with soon-to-be-grads to allow them to benefit from their experience…… Continue reading Lessons From Women Business Leaders: ‘If We’d Only Known This Back Then’
Do’s and Don’ts For The Next ‘PR Idol’
While the quality of resumes, cover letters and interviews continues to improve, some major gaffs continue to derail potential employment consideration. During my recent visit to Indianapolis, I talked with David Shank, APR, Fellow PRSA, CEO of Shank Public Relations Counselors, Inc., who just completed his summer intern hiring cycle. Among other observations, David asserted the TV…… Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts For The Next ‘PR Idol’
OK to Say: “I Don’t Know”
During a break at the recent Arthur Page Society conference, I talked with an agency head and corporate PR VP about the incredible talent coming out of college PR programs. We agreed that entry-level hiring decisions are hard to make, so the “little things” become increasingly important. Actually, the “little things” are deal makers or breakers…… Continue reading OK to Say: “I Don’t Know”
Listen Up: Career Acceleration Strategy
David Grossman Never underestimate the power of listening – really listening. Think you’re good at it? Like all skills, there are multiple levels of mastery. How do you know you’re a pro at listening? Check first to see whether you’re good at the basics. Growing up, I learned the catch-phrase, “Stop. Look. Listen.” to…… Continue reading Listen Up: Career Acceleration Strategy
CEOs Tell How to Go from ‘Good’ to ‘Great’ as a Public Relations Professional
Irene Rosenfeld Andrea Jung Public relations isn’t discussed much in public by CEOs and business leaders, so it was refreshing and reassuring to hear two of the best Fortune 500 CEOs discuss how PR helps them achieve their business goals. Speaking at the recent Arthur W. Page Society Spring Conference in New York, Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and CEO…… Continue reading CEOs Tell How to Go from ‘Good’ to ‘Great’ as a Public Relations Professional
Free Webinar: Landing a Job After School
A free one-hour webinar on Wednesday, April 21 will address questions on the minds of students finishing college soon. Sponsored by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, the webinar features four PR executives and a PR recruiter who will discuss the following topics: “Types” of positions out there Where the jobs are or will be in the future What professionals are looking…… Continue reading Free Webinar: Landing a Job After School