One day last week I participated in four virtual meetings–one was more than two hours long. In the spirit of full disclosure, I admit to multi-tasking during a couple of the calls. At one point, it was quite apparent to others on the call that someone was hammering away on a computer keyboard. I…… Continue reading Staying Professional in Virtual Meetings
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Smart Athletes Get Attention of This CEO
Kevin O’Connor A friend currently is attending a 2-week pharmaceutical sales training program where he’s surrounded by former athletes. During the interview process, he was asked questions about his participation in sports in high school and college. He now knows this particular company places a premium on people who know how to compete. Two executive…… Continue reading Smart Athletes Get Attention of This CEO
Volunteer Political Jobs Lead to Careers
In the U.S., this is the best time to become involved in politics–and build your resume of experiences. Thousands of campaigns are under way throughout the country. Simply walk into the campaign HQ and offer to help. You might not automatically start out in a PR role. Small, seemingly insignificant assignments turn into more…… Continue reading Volunteer Political Jobs Lead to Careers
Bullish Job Prospects Led by Increasing PR Role in Social Media
Once dismissed by the likes of Don Draper (“Mad Men”), public relations finally has gained that proverbial seat at the table with advertising and marketing. Increasingly, the seat is near the head of the table. This bodes well for the future of our profession. New York Times ad columnist Stuart Elliott shed additional light on this trend in an article…… Continue reading Bullish Job Prospects Led by Increasing PR Role in Social Media
A Daily Journal Leads to Career Game Plan
Lee Weinstein Rarely does major media provide insights into the careers of PR professionals, so I was pleased to read yesterday’s New York Times Preoccupations column featuring PR veteran Lee Weinstein. Former PR director at Nike, Lee reached a juncture in his life three years ago where he decided to assess what he wanted out of…… Continue reading A Daily Journal Leads to Career Game Plan
Seven Careers in a Lifetime? No Problem
A friend sent me the resume of his nephew last week, and asked me not to focus on the five jobs the young man has held in the three years since graduating from college. My friend commented about the restlessness of Millennials, and I agreed–until I read yesterday’s Wall Street Journal column by Carl Bialik. Bialik observes…… Continue reading Seven Careers in a Lifetime? No Problem
The Military’s Civilian PR Option
Guest Post by Alexis Bonari For anyone who has graduated with that hard-won degree in public relations, the current bleak employment picture can be a bit daunting. With many of the public sector jobs either vanishing or simply waiting for better times, it may a worthwhile to look in the public sector. Military Public Affairs…… Continue reading The Military’s Civilian PR Option
Pay Attention to the Little Things
Kasper Rorsted As I admitted earlier, I enjoy watching reality television from time to time. One show in particular came to mind as I read today’s New York Times Corner Office column featuring Kasper Rorsted, CEO of Henkel, the giant Germany-based consumer and industrial products company. In every episode of True Beauty, aspiring contestants who pay attention to little details–including greeting and helping…… Continue reading Pay Attention to the Little Things
Game Plan for Transition into PR
Q. I’ve been out of college for a few years and am employed as an Executive Assistant. I’ve had one previous job and then my current job, both of which have enabled me to do some communications and event management work. I’d like to transition to more of a public relations-oriented job and have…… Continue reading Game Plan for Transition into PR
How You Can Pursue a PR Job in Spain
Q. I’m not a graduate, but a person with more than 6 years experience in banking, from Romania. Two years ago I moved to Madrid, Spain. Since then I have tried to enter a PR agency. I had an interview with Burson-Marsteller Spain. Can you, please, give me advice of how should I proceed in landing…… Continue reading How You Can Pursue a PR Job in Spain