By Michael Queroz After more than 11 years at a public relations agency, I’ve recently embarked on a new chapter as Communications Manager for the City of Elmhurst. At Public Communications Inc., I was fortunate to work across healthcare, conservation, nonprofit and destination clients. But it was working with government clients, including municipalities, park…… Continue reading From Agency Life to Government PR: My Journey & Lessons for Comms Pros
Category: Careers
Graduating into AI: What Matters Most
By John Millen Congratulations on your college graduation! You may have heard amazing commencement speeches with advice on following your heart and changing the world. That is all good and inspirational advice. You should follow your dreams. But as you know, you’re entering the workforce at a moment of serious change. AI is already…… Continue reading Graduating into AI: What Matters Most
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Prioritize Planning: Obvious [and calming] value of stepping back before you act
By Jill Stewart Mid-quarter every spring our college students [especially the graduate students] start freaking out. They are tired of school, tired of juggling work and school, tired in general; they are ready to wrap it up. They are going in a million directions, all at once. My inbox is buzzing with both excuses…… Continue reading Prioritize Planning: Obvious [and calming] value of stepping back before you act
Why Podcast Placements Are the New Press Coverage
By Anuj Agarwal Although it’s only starting to appear in college PR programs, students and young professionals need to be prepared for a skill that’s quietly becoming a client expectation: booking podcasts. Not a passing mention of a podcast. An actual guest appearance researched, pitched, and landed by you. If that sounds unfamiliar, you’re…… Continue reading Why Podcast Placements Are the New Press Coverage
It Wasn’t Pretty
By Abby Lovett I know many Culpwit readers are in the early stages of their careers, so I want to start this guest post with a story about how I got my start. I graduated in May 2001, at the tail end of the tech boom, a time when recruiters showed up on campus…… Continue reading It Wasn’t Pretty
How to Get Involved in Politics – 10 Winning Tips
As attention intensifies for this year’s important mid-term elections in the U.S., I decided to turn off CNN, walk my dog, take a deep breath and try to respond to a couple of readers’ questions about my past experiences and thoughts on getting involved in political campaigns. Quick Background Summary: I got actively involved…… Continue reading How to Get Involved in Politics – 10 Winning Tips
How to Build a Long, Successful Career at One Company
During the early stages of my career, mentors instilled in me the importance of staying in a job for at least two years before exploring other opportunities. I followed that advice for the many jobs I’ve held during my career. That “rule” rarely applies these days. Extreme case in point: One of my mentees…… Continue reading How to Build a Long, Successful Career at One Company
Impression Management: The First 60 Seconds That Can Define You
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
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