Effectively managing your career in the economy of 2011 is a vastly different world than it was just a few short years ago. No longer does it suffice to have just a resume of qualifications and access to job boards and a few connections to executive search firms. Managing a career in the public…… Continue reading Career Management: A 3-Legged Stool
Category: Guest Post
Did Boomer Parents Prepare You For A Boomer Boss? These 7 Tips Will Help
Ron and I recently compared areas of interest. We decided a discussion about a boss (or potential boss) who is a Baby Boomer could be useful. You know a lot about Boomers. Your parents are Boomers. Some tips from my experiences as a Baby Boomer, a parent and a boss: Don’t stereotype. There…… Continue reading Did Boomer Parents Prepare You For A Boomer Boss? These 7 Tips Will Help
Mark Bain’s International Career Tips
Part 2 While there are some strong similarities to communications around the world, there are some interesting differences. Here are just a few examples: Different legal, political and economic systems overseas mean that it’s rarely “business as usual” run on autopilot. It’s crucial to understand the different laws and regulations, government structures, political processes, etc.…… Continue reading Mark Bain’s International Career Tips
Tips for Those Pursuing an International Career
A career built around international work may not appeal to everyone. It involves frequent travel and time away from family and friends, sandwiched between regular 7 am and 9 pm teleconferences. But international work is a rewarding and enriching option for a growing number of communications professionals, and it’s a path I embraced when I…… Continue reading Tips for Those Pursuing an International Career
Top 5 Social Media Traits Sought by PR Recruiters
Guest post by Katie Kelley Gone are the days when a single paper resume could determine your future. In today’s world of online communications, social media has proven to be an effective tool for making friends, planning events, and yes–landing you your dream job. Recruiters are using social media platforms to break past the impersonal resume…… Continue reading Top 5 Social Media Traits Sought by PR Recruiters
The Best Career Advice I’ve Ever Received
This blog offers career advice for other people, so I was intrigued by the invitation to write a guest post for the fun and informative blog, HyperText. The simple question: What was the best advice you ever received? Three important bits of advice immediately came to mind, and each can be traced to my long-time…… Continue reading The Best Career Advice I’ve Ever Received
Benefits of Working at a Student-run Agency
Guest post by Erin Jacobs Lindsey + Asp is more than an intersection of two of the busiest streets in Norman, Oklahoma; it is more than a new wing of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications; Lindsey +Asp Public Relations and Advertising Agency is where I knew I needed to be. As a…… Continue reading Benefits of Working at a Student-run Agency
Do It Right. . .Before Pushing the SEND Button
Guest post by Michael L. Herman, APR A few words of caution may be in order for those who are currently entering the job market, or who have just begun their career journey. Virtually every conference, message and discussion currently seems to center around the impact and importance of “Social Media” to the practise and…… Continue reading Do It Right. . .Before Pushing the SEND Button
Leaping Off the Ladder: How I Got the Coolest Job in my Company
Guest post by Amber Rinehard We’ve seen a lot of posts here on Culpwrit about making a transition from student to professional or intern to full-time employee and how to totally ace that interview. And once you’ve gotten in to that company, you likely already know the next step, especially if you work in the…… Continue reading Leaping Off the Ladder: How I Got the Coolest Job in my Company
Using Your Past Internship To Secure A Full-Time Position
Guest post by Natalie Poston Landing an entry-level position out of an internship is the goal of every post-graduate intern and I was no exception. You do your homework, ask questions, be proactive and work late to get the attention of your supervisor and colleagues but sometimes that full-time job offer just doesn’t come. I…… Continue reading Using Your Past Internship To Secure A Full-Time Position