Earlier this week, I was told by by a former student that she had given my name to an agency for a reference check later that day. I almost said “no,” but I used the last-minute request to serve as yet another teaching moment. I asked her to jot down key points on why…… Continue reading How PR Interns Can Build Strong Professional References for Future Jobs
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Midway Through Your PR Internship? Here’s How to Make the Second Half Count
Last week, I talked with three former students who are midway through summer internships. I was impressed by how each of them wanted to ensure they were doing everything possible to impress their current employers. While first impressions are always important, I suggested that this is the ideal time to make sure they leave…… Continue reading Midway Through Your PR Internship? Here’s How to Make the Second Half Count
How to Handle a Negative Performance Review
Around this time every year, I hear from students and recent graduates about how they love or hate their internships or first full-time PR jobs. Thankfully, most are loving their jobs and work teams during those first six proving-yourself months. But a lot of others have a hard time handling any critical feedback. One…… Continue reading How to Handle a Negative Performance Review
6 Things You Can Do to Turn Internships into FT Jobs
Students and recent graduates throughout the country are starting summer internships this month and next with high hopes of landing coveted full-time jobs. Over the past 17 years, this blog has provided lots of internship advice. This year, I’m updating what I’ve heard from recruiters and hiring managers about what they expect from their interns…… Continue reading 6 Things You Can Do to Turn Internships into FT Jobs
Your Story and Voice Matters: A First-Gen’s Guide to Thriving in PR
By Geoff Curtis I remember my first internship my sophomore year in college. It was my first experience in a corporate office, and I had no roadmap for that world. I didn’t know how to navigate conversations, how to network or how to carry myself. I was lost and was too intimidated to ask…… Continue reading Your Story and Voice Matters: A First-Gen’s Guide to Thriving in PR
Before Your Internship Ends Checklist
Now that we’ve reached the midpoint of many summer internships, it’s an important time to ensure you can check off as many accomplishments as possible from the experience. No, it’s never too late to set or reset goals for the internship. Often, intern supervisors are so busy with their own jobs that they forget…… Continue reading Before Your Internship Ends Checklist
Hiring Interns? Pay Them What They’re Worth
I vividly remember my first internship and the whopping $5-an-hour salary I was offered and readily accepted. That sounds like a ridiculously low salary by today’s standards until I asked the CPI Inflation Calculator to tell me how much that would be in today’s dollars — $48.69! If only that were the case for…… Continue reading Hiring Interns? Pay Them What They’re Worth
Ruth Edelman’s “Top 10 Tips for a Purposeful Life”
By Sadie Guffy Starting my journey at RUTH was special from the very first day. I knew this role held a unique significance, not just because of the talented team behind it but also because of its namesake — Ruth Edelman. Ruth was a powerhouse within the Edelman agency, renowned for her advocacy and…… Continue reading Ruth Edelman’s “Top 10 Tips for a Purposeful Life”
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What’s in a Name[tag]?
By Jill O’Mahony Stewart Special events are wonderful. And a lot of work. Special events showcase your organization and provide networking opportunities for hosts and guests alike. Whether you are deep into your first job or your first internship, there’s a good chance you’ll be responsible for the organizing those name tags. As a…… Continue reading What’s in a Name[tag]?
Don’t Give Up: Summer Job Searches Tougher in 2024, But Plenty Still Exist
When it comes to summer jobs, several surprises popped up in the latest summer employment survey by WalletHub. The personal finance search engine/social network analysis ranks 182 cities from best to worst for summer jobs in 2024. Topping the list is Columbia, MD, while Los Angeles comes in at #145, Chicago #151 and New…… Continue reading Don’t Give Up: Summer Job Searches Tougher in 2024, But Plenty Still Exist