Noting my early career involvement in politics, a Gen Z college sophomore asked me last week if I would still recommend volunteering for political campaigns. “Absolutely, positively,” I replied. The next three months will be a crash course in strategic planning, political organizing, message development, event planning and grassroots organizing — all key traits…… Continue reading Learn Valuable PR Skills: Volunteer for a Campaign
Category: Careers
Remembering Ebs: Charles ‘Chuck’ Ebeling
It’s safe to say that anyone who knew Chuck Ebeling loved him. His positive disposition and can-do spirit inspired his teams and those of us lucky to call him a friend. So, the Chicago PR community this week mourns his passing. Chuck and I last got together in his beloved adopted hometown of Lake…… Continue reading Remembering Ebs: Charles ‘Chuck’ Ebeling
Turning Early Career Detriments into Success
Even before the balloons were dropped and the tassels were shifted to the left side of graduation caps, the Class of 2024 was laser focused on their careers. Some already landed jobs, while others anxiously awaited responses to their multiple applications. At DePaul University last week, graduates of the PRAD MA program heard from…… Continue reading Turning Early Career Detriments into Success
Career Advice for New College Graduates
By John Millen Congratulations on your college graduation! You may have heard amazing commencement speeches with advice on your role in changing the world; on thinking globally but acting locally; on finding your bliss and living your dreams. That is all good and inspirational advice. You should follow your dreams. But as a veteran…… Continue reading Career Advice for New College Graduates
Don’t Give Up: Summer Job Searches Tougher in 2024, But Plenty Still Exist
When it comes to summer jobs, several surprises popped up in the latest summer employment survey by WalletHub. The personal finance search engine/social network analysis ranks 182 cities from best to worst for summer jobs in 2024. Topping the list is Columbia, MD, while Los Angeles comes in at #145, Chicago #151 and New…… Continue reading Don’t Give Up: Summer Job Searches Tougher in 2024, But Plenty Still Exist
When You Know It’s Time To Find A New Job
By Jeremy Silverstein Does your job make you unhappy? Do you often imagine “rage quitting” or simply walking out never to return? While thinking about looking for a new job on occasion is normal, daydreaming about it almost constantly is typically a strong indicator it’s time for a change. Of course, it’s not easy…… Continue reading When You Know It’s Time To Find A New Job
Keys to Mindful Mentoring
By Tom Martin When I was very young, growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, we had a neighbor named Gladys Jack. She was a high school English teacher and drama coach who lived across the street. One day—for reasons that to this day I can’t remember—I crossed the street, knocked on her door and introduced…… Continue reading Keys to Mindful Mentoring
Major AI-Human Communications Research Project Launched by DePaul and Chicago PR Leaders
Chicago communication professionals are bullish about the adoption of generative Artificial Intelligence in their organizations, according to a first-of-its-kind research study conducted by DePaul University’s College of Communication and underwritten by Communication Leaders of Chicago (CLC). The research is CLC’s first major initiative in the new organization’s mission to create meaningful ways to strengthen…… Continue reading Major AI-Human Communications Research Project Launched by DePaul and Chicago PR Leaders
Leaving Your Job the Right Way
By Ginny Clarke Have you ever felt like leaving your job with a mic-drop moment? Trust me, I’ve been there. But let’s face it, a dramatic exit might feel good for a moment, but it’s like eating too much candy – regret follows swiftly. Let’s talk about leaving your job the right way –…… Continue reading Leaving Your Job the Right Way
Top 10 Posts of 2023 Cap off 15th Year of Culpwrit
As my 15th year of being Culpwrit winds down, I enjoyed spending some time this weekend re-reading each and every post – especially those of guest contributors who generously took the time to share their advice with students and aspiring PR pros. I was not surprised that many of the “guest columnists” wrote some…… Continue reading Top 10 Posts of 2023 Cap off 15th Year of Culpwrit