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
Category: Advice from a Pro
College Grads: Consider a “Gap Year”
When I graduated from college there was no question I had to get a job–or move home, which wasn’t going to happen after four years of “freedom.” So, I moved to Indianapolis with high hopes, but no job. A couple of nerve-wracking months later I landed a job and haven’t had a major work lapse in…… Continue reading College Grads: Consider a “Gap Year”
5 Etiquette Tips for Successful Interview
Peggy Post As I was growing up, my mother would pass judgement on my social transgressions by claiming “Emily Post would roll over in her grave.” It wasn’t until college that I finally learned there really was someone named Emily Post. Her rules of etiquette came to life during an enlightening one-credit-hour course taught by Mary Alice Banks. Unfortunately,…… Continue reading 5 Etiquette Tips for Successful Interview
PR Salary Survey: Focus on Relevance, Flexibility
Karen Bloom I’ve been a professional recruiter for, well let’s just say many years, and the one thing I can say about PR industry salaries is that regardless of the year, and regardless of the economy, salaries for junior- to mid-level pros have remained pretty consistent. So, what’s so different about salaries and the…… Continue reading PR Salary Survey: Focus on Relevance, Flexibility
Rhyme to the Reason of a College Education
Richard McGowan Increasingly I have chatted with students studying PR and communications at universities who want to point out how irrelevant they think their courses are to “the real world” of working in journalism, corporate or agency PR. But really folks, relax. A uni or college course cannot prepare you for the specifics of…… Continue reading Rhyme to the Reason of a College Education
5 Personal Attributes for Success in PR
David Gallagher Twenty-plus years at agencies and in-house roles in the US and London have taught me a few things about success in the PR business. For one, it is elusive. PR is a popular path for many early in their professional lives, but how many remain after five or ten years? Far too…… Continue reading 5 Personal Attributes for Success in PR
The Eyes Have It
Dr. Anne E. Beall Because I write and give seminars about nonverbal communication, people often ask me what’s important when it comes to body language in an interview. Is there a specific sign that you have made a good impression? Unfortunately, body language is not that simple. One needs to look at many…… Continue reading The Eyes Have It
High Achievers in Their ‘Dream Jobs’
Bill Coplin Students who have been successful in academics and leadership roles in college have a very tough time in their “dream jobs.” Here is a tale of two May 2009 graduates who have been communicating with me for the past six months. The first is a Teach for American Corps member. Most of…… Continue reading High Achievers in Their ‘Dream Jobs’
4 Guideposts for Unemployed PR Pros
Edward M. Bury, APR In September my position as Senior Director of Public Relations for a real estate association was eliminated due to budget constraints. This has been a challenging time for me and many others in public relations and other industries. But it’s also a time to think, grow and reinvent myself for…… Continue reading 4 Guideposts for Unemployed PR Pros
Should You Consider Non-Profits?
Tom Nicholson When starting my career I was told to avoid working for a not-for-profit organization. “Once there you will never escape the non-profit world and the experience doesn’t count in corporate America.” That strong caution may have been appropriate at one time, but may be far too harsh today. One of the best…… Continue reading Should You Consider Non-Profits?