As 2013 comes to a close, I spent a few hours today analyzing page requests, most popular posts and hosts that generated the bulk of the seven million-plus Culpwrit hits over the past year. I also compared topics to the Top 20 Posts for 2012 and found many common themes–college tips, careers, internships and the passing of…… Continue reading Top 20 Posts of 2013: Mostly About Jobs, Careers
Category: Guest Post
4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on PR Career
A career in PR requires much more than a college degree. Although education is always an essential requirement for pursuing a successful career, Public Relations is a different ballgame. Here, it’s sometimes more about what you show rather than what you know that matters. So how do you know if this is a career for…… Continue reading 4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on PR Career
Tribute to a Great Mentor, Don Kirchoffner
Don Kirchoffner (posthumously) is this year’s recipient of the Plank Center’s “Milestones in Mentoring” Legacy Award. This award recognizes those who have touched the lives of countless public relations professionals over the course of their exceptional career. Following a career as a public affairs leader for the U.S. Army, Don’s corporate career included the top…… Continue reading Tribute to a Great Mentor, Don Kirchoffner
Q&A With Mentorship Award Winner Nick Lucido
This is the third in a series of articles about winners of the “Milestones in Mentoring” Awards. Despite what his friends may think, Nick Lucido does not spend his working hours lounging on plush leather couches in a bespoke three-piece suit, smoking cigarettes and sipping well-aged Scotch while dreaming up catchy slogans and creative PR…… Continue reading Q&A With Mentorship Award Winner Nick Lucido
The Brevity Mandate
If you cannot manage people’s inattention, you’ll likely mismanage your career. Attention spans are in a tailspin. In 2000, the average was 12 seconds and now it’s only eight. Professionals are interrupted 50-60 an hour, often unable to get back to the task at hand. The majority of people admit ignoring half the e-mails…… Continue reading The Brevity Mandate
Mentor Motto: Pay It Forward
This is the second in a series of articles about this year’s “Milestones in Mentoring” Honorees. John Deveney, founder of New Orleans-based Deveney Communication, says, “being mentored changed my life and I’ve always sought to pay it forward.” After receiving a Mayoral Fellowship in the Public Information Department for the City of New Orleans, John…… Continue reading Mentor Motto: Pay It Forward
Prospects for PR ‘Looking Good for Newbies’
Earlier this month, industry professionals descended on DePaul University and the Union League Club in Chicago for The Plank Center Summit. During the Summit, three research studies were presented. These studies focused on different areas of leadership within public relations and communications. After the Summit, The Plank Center held a dinner to honor mentors and…… Continue reading Prospects for PR ‘Looking Good for Newbies’
Job Search Tips to Stand Out in a Crowd
You have a well-polished resume, the perfect cover letter and are feeling confident that your efforts will get you over the hump to an interview. But is that enough? The average number of people who apply for any given job is 118 and only 20 percent of those applicants actually get an interview, Forbes reports.…… Continue reading Job Search Tips to Stand Out in a Crowd
Q&As With Special Events Guru Neal Heitz
Culpwrit: Describe the difference between event marketing and special events? Neal: There’s a fine line between event marketing and special events and its largely based on the objective. What is the event trying accomplish? To me, an event is an event, is an event. I frequently discuss with my students that there isn’t much…… Continue reading Q&As With Special Events Guru Neal Heitz