I just talked with a senior PR major who said he saw me at the PRSSA awards dinner in Washington last week. I asked him why he didn’t introduce himself at that time, and his response surprised me: “I thought you were busy talking with more important people.” Frankly, the reason I attended the PRSSA meeting was…… Continue reading Don’t Be Shy: Introduce Yourself
Category: Job Search
Job Searches Aren’t Personal
If you want to turn off a prospective employer, send them a resume in an envelope marked “Personal.” I received two such resumes in the past month. There was nothing “personal” in the cover letter or resume. In both instances, the resumes would have received more immediate attention if sent to the right person…… Continue reading Job Searches Aren’t Personal
How You Can Land a Job in a Different City
Katelyn MashburnAs a recent Public Relations graduate from the University of Oregon, reluctant to settle into a job close to home, just yet, I was determined to secure my first job not only in a new city but a different country. I chose to pursue a career in England, subsequently leading me to my 6-month…… Continue reading How You Can Land a Job in a Different City
Survey Predicts Growth for Agencies, Jobs
For the third straight quarter, results of the latest Council of Public Relations Firms survey of member agencies point to continued incremental revenues gains. This is good news for those currently working in agencies, and will create additional job opportunities as client assignments kick in. While 68.4% of agencies projected higher revenues in 2010 than in 2009, some 38.6% also…… Continue reading Survey Predicts Growth for Agencies, Jobs
Rare, but Appropriate Interview Question: “Do You Know How to Make Money?”
One of the many highlights of my Sears PR career was the company’s sponsorship of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Before the tour started, I joined other marketing and PR colleagues at a meeting with Kenneth Feld, chairman and CEO of the Feld Entertainment, which includes the circus and Disney on Ice. …… Continue reading Rare, but Appropriate Interview Question: “Do You Know How to Make Money?”
Be Relentless and Disciplined in Job Search
Edward Bury
‘When Will It End?”: Long Job Search Observations and Recommendations From the Front Lines
Paul Swiergosz, U.S. Army,
Starbucks CEO: 2 Questions He’ll Ask You
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8 Building Blocks for Job Search Motivation
Q. After a year-long PR job search, I’m ready to apply at McDonald’s. I started my search with a lot of positive energy, but the last few months I am just going through the motions. My parents, who want the best for me (and want to get me out of their house), are my only…… Continue reading 8 Building Blocks for Job Search Motivation
Focus Job Search on ‘Top of Form’ Firms
George Aguel, SVP, Disney Institute Disney Institute’s George Aguel discussed expectations of Millennials (a.k.a. Gen Y) during yesterday’s Arthur W. Page Society conference in southern California. He also described the three types of companies where most people work: Desperate, Cruising Along and Top of Form. Needless to say, job seekers should focus on the third type…… Continue reading Focus Job Search on ‘Top of Form’ Firms