If you’re anything like me, you probably have Googled “Interview Tips” a million times before any interview. Of course, most of the advice is definitely solid. Recently, however, I’ve had the opportunity to interview and hire people myself, and sitting on the other side of the table has been an interesting experience, to say the…… Continue reading 5 Interview Tips They Don’t Talk About at Career Services
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Graduation Day! “Okay, Now What PR Graduate?”
This month, tens of thousands of kids — no disrespect intended — will reach the summit of one of life’s greatest plateaus: They’ll have earned enough credits to graduate from college, and consequently have earned the right to use that education to make their mark in the world. In the not-so-distant past, many college graduates…… Continue reading Graduation Day! “Okay, Now What PR Graduate?”
Learn to Manage Your Own Reputation
Businesses know the value of a strong reputation. Entire public relations departments are devoted to putting out fires, maintaining a positive public images and preventing self-inflicted damage by offending and isolating potential clients and partners. But these business principles are just as applicable to the individual employee. Whether engaging with co-workers, employers, or even current…… Continue reading Learn to Manage Your Own Reputation
10 Tools College Grads Need to Land a First Job
You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect resume. The format is eye-catching and the wording is practically Pulitzer Prize winning. But you’ll need much more than a well-crafted resume if you want to land that all-important first job! Ford R. Myers, a popular career coach, speaker and author of “Get The Job You Want, Even When…… Continue reading 10 Tools College Grads Need to Land a First Job
5 Things You Need to Do Before Completing Your Internship
I remember speaking to a friend of mine who just completed his first internship. “Don’t bother” was the advice he gave me. He said he just spent three months getting people coffee and delivering documents. His experience, of course, is far from unique. Most interns are happy to do that. Fortunately, I decided…… Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Do Before Completing Your Internship
5 Tips for Using Social Media to Find a Job
Social media is no longer just a way to stay in touch with your friends and family. In today’s world, many people are using social media as a tool to help land a job. If you’re in the market for a new job like many other people out there, using social media tools can help…… Continue reading 5 Tips for Using Social Media to Find a Job
Personal Brand: “How do you want to be known?”
Remember how in high school and college you were labeled? Maybe you were a “Jock,” “Nerd”, “Prep,” “Goth” or “Hipster.” Without even realizing it, you had a brand. Now that you’ve entered the work world, you also have a brand. But personal brand-building at work has far more elements and carries far greater implications…… Continue reading Personal Brand: “How do you want to be known?”
Fundraising Veteran Provides Career Insights
One thing that is becoming clear to all of us who are “senior citizens” in the fundraising consulting business is that the next generation of fundraising professionals is upon us. One obvious indication is that these days, just about every one of my clients is fifteen or more years my junior. I’ll admit it, I…… Continue reading Fundraising Veteran Provides Career Insights
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
Political Campaign Volunteers Sharpen PR Skills
Here we are, in the midst of another political campaign. It’s easy to be blasé about the process, but if you’re a communicator looking to hone your skills, and you have some time to spare, consider volunteering for your favorite politician to gain some valuable insight and techniques. A political campaign is a fast-moving,…… Continue reading Political Campaign Volunteers Sharpen PR Skills