By Tim Johnson Whether you enter the profession right out of college or transition from another area, you will face challenges when starting your communications career. Here are five of those challenges and how you can turn them into opportunities: 1. Learn quickly. When you start out, your colleagues and clients will likely know more…… Continue reading 5 Ways to Overcome Challenges New PR Pros Face
Category: First Day on the Job
10 College Habits To Drop Before Getting Hired
By Rilind Elezaj You finally got yourself a college degree. For the past few years, your college campus has been your entire universe. Your life revolves around this educational sanctuary and now the time has come to close this chapter in your life and move on to the next one. The moment college ends, your…… Continue reading 10 College Habits To Drop Before Getting Hired
The Intern: Keys to Success
By Lindsey Barber You’ve landed a new internship. Congratulations! Now what? Impressing the interviewers is only the first step. Now comes the hard (or exciting) part – demonstrating that the company made the correct choice in giving you a chance. Public Relations, particularly in the agency setting, is a fast paced world, often leaving new…… Continue reading The Intern: Keys to Success
4 College Excuses That Don’t Fly in the Workplace
By Ben Butler We’ve all heard the excuses in college for why someone didn’t have something done when it was due. Something that continues to shock me, however, is that people are still using these excuses in the workplace. Here’s the bottom line though: hiding behind college-grade excuses in the workplace stunts your growth as…… Continue reading 4 College Excuses That Don’t Fly in the Workplace
New York: From First Impressions to the First Day
By Jacquie McMahon It’s no secret that New York City is one of the main hubs of public relations in the country and the world. The part that can be as elusive as a secret is establishing a career in New York. The buildings and the companies are larger, the competition seems greater and the…… Continue reading New York: From First Impressions to the First Day
Writing, Time Management and Presentation Skills Are Keys To Success in New PR Job
Walking into the office on the first day of your first PR job without having an understanding about the basics of good PR is not a great idea. If you want to shine in your job, you must keep in mind the following tips. Writing high-impact press releases Writing press releases is an integral part…… Continue reading Writing, Time Management and Presentation Skills Are Keys To Success in New PR Job
Program Introduces Young Men to PR Careers
A unique seven-week summer program aimed at increasing the number of young minority men considering public relations as a career option just wrapped up at the Midtown Center for Boys in Chicago. Judging from initial feedback, the program was a success since none of the students initially was aware of the career potential of PR, but…… Continue reading Program Introduces Young Men to PR Careers
First 90 Days on the Job
This is the exciting time of year when a lot of recent graduates and young professionals are landing jobs. The first several weeks in a new job are usually both exciting and filled with a certain amount of anxiety. Your new relationships and the unfamiliar corporate culture also can be a source of apprehension as you figure out how best…… Continue reading First 90 Days on the Job
Reflections on A Young Pro’s First Business Trip
By John Dangles Earlier this month, I experienced one of the most exciting moments in my career – my first business trip. This was a big opportunity in my career as it reflected my managers’ confidence in me to represent the agency and its client. In addition, this trip was the final result of…… Continue reading Reflections on A Young Pro’s First Business Trip
Admitting Mistakes Sooner Than Later Saves Jobs
Q. Although this has never happened to me, I was wondering if you had any pointers on improving your relationship with your employer if something goes wrong from the beginning. I feel it is important to understand how to deal with this in the professional workplace, especially for new employees. A. If this hasn’t happened to you yet,…… Continue reading Admitting Mistakes Sooner Than Later Saves Jobs