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
Category: First Day on the Job
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
3 Workplace No-No’s for Young Professionals
If you recently graduated from college and are relatively new to the workforce, it can be hard to understand the professional world immediately. There are so many unwritten rules, and often, you don’t really have anyone to guide you through these rules, until, that is, you make a mistake and learn the hard way.…… Continue reading 3 Workplace No-No’s for Young Professionals
Building a Relationship With Your Employer
No matter where an employee works, they usually like the idea of being seen in a positive light by their employer. Sometimes, it doesn’t always work out and the employer ends up with a negative impression of the employee. Regardless of whether you’re a new hire or someone who has been with the company…… Continue reading Building a Relationship With Your Employer
4 Tips for Transition to Corporate Culture
Early in many young PR professionals’ careers, you may start out working for a small business with only a handful of co-workers. The environment, dress code, and overall culture in many small businesses are emphatically casual, and the hierarchy is not as necessarily as rigid or clearly spelled out. For many young professionals, this is…… Continue reading 4 Tips for Transition to Corporate Culture
Are You Smarter Than an Intern?
Carolyn Bartoo, University of Delaware, Robin Orvino, Murray State University, Cision, PRtrak, PR education,
Dress for Successful Interview and Job
dress for success, interview wardrobe, job attire,
Transitioning from Intern to Employee: What to Expect in Your First Week
internship, new job, starting a new job, Stephanie Zipp
How to Combat First Day on the Job Anxiety
first day on the job, PR jobs,
New Job? Definitely Sign Up for 401K
401K, new employee,