Nail Your Skype Interview With 7-Point Check List

Video chat two-way job interviews are on the rise. In a popular survey involving more than 500 human resources managers, 63% reported using video chat regularly to interview candidates. In addition, a significant percentage of HR managers also envisage the trend to grow in the coming years. In this post we look to offer various…… Continue reading Nail Your Skype Interview With 7-Point Check List

5 Ways to Volunteer Your PR Skills

Volunteer work is extremely important. It’s a great way to give back to the community. And for those trying to boost their resumes or land a new job, volunteer can be an excellent stepping stone to a successful career – whether it’s in healthcare, education, or public relations. Though might seem difficult to break into…… Continue reading 5 Ways to Volunteer Your PR Skills

Life After 5: Stretching the 37% of Your Week Actually Devoted to You

Since recently finishing graduate school and accepting a full-time position, I’ve learned to become more intentional in how I manage my life outside of work.    I never thought I’d say this but, let’s do some math.   There are 168 hours in a week. If you work 40-50 hours a week and get eight hours of…… Continue reading Life After 5: Stretching the 37% of Your Week Actually Devoted to You

10 Reasons Why A Job Interview Can Go Wrong

The atmosphere of today’s shaky economy and overcrowded job market easily affects attitudes about job interviews. Pass the initial candidate screening is already a great achievement and when people rush off to their interviews, they’re really stressed and often forget about some basic, but important details. When going to a job interview, you simply must remember…… Continue reading 10 Reasons Why A Job Interview Can Go Wrong

Add Social Media to Your Event Networking Strategy

PRSSA 2014 National Conference has finally arrived, and many students are brainstorming ways to maximize their weekend in D.C. With an intentional approach to networking, attendees can build valuable relationships that last long beyond the closing ceremony.  Strategic networking can lead to mentorship opportunities, internships, and, in my case, even a guest blog post on…… Continue reading Add Social Media to Your Event Networking Strategy

7 Signs You’ve Been at Your Job Too Long

Even if your job is paying the bills, it’s natural to feel unstimulated at work if the tasks or profession become dull or uninspiring in your mind. This is a fairly common feeling among those who have been at their jobs for an extended period of time. Even if they feel like they may want…… Continue reading 7 Signs You’ve Been at Your Job Too Long