Q. After reading your answer to the “Dealing with Disappointing Job News” question, I decided to ask my own version of that question. After receiving an offer letter from one agency, I accepted it immediately. The offer letter had every bit of information I needed to know: the dress code, start date and time, where/how…… Continue reading Remain Positive After Job Retraction
Category: Job Search
Study Culture of Prospective Employer
Agency culture will be the deciding factor for a friend who has been interviewing for a new position with several agencies. Feeling he made a mistake in chosing his current firm, he now lazers in on the all-important corporate culture. He’s also found that it’s a two-way street since a couple of employers are equally interested in his fit…… Continue reading Study Culture of Prospective Employer
Job Prospects: Liberal Arts vs. PR Degree
Q. I’m attending a liberal arts college that doesn’t offer a PR curriculum, but I want to pursue a career in PR. One of your earlier posts seemed to indicate that communication degrees aren’t required to land a job in public relations. Did I make a mistake in my college choice or can I still…… Continue reading Job Prospects: Liberal Arts vs. PR Degree
To Uncover Career Gold, Be Bold
Tim Conway In a weak employment market, it’s a smart strategy to take risks. Push yourself to try unconventional job search methods. By being a go-getter, you will spot hidden opportunities. Here are surprising tactics that are productive: compose brief bio and case studies (format of Situation, Actions, Results); send as an alternative…… Continue reading To Uncover Career Gold, Be Bold
Getting Around Resume Dead Ends
Q. I’ve often applied online for PR jobs at large firms, such as Ketchum. After sending in my cover letter and resume, I’m often at a loss for what to do next. The firm’s site makes it difficult to contact an HR person (or anyone else) for a follow-up. I’ve gone through my contacts list…… Continue reading Getting Around Resume Dead Ends
Don’t Over Reach: Apply for the Right Job
A former business colleague called me last week to express frustration about the volume of resumes he’s receiving. He said only one in 20 has relevant experience for the current opening he’s trying to fill. He asked: “Do people actually read job postings anymore or do they simply send resumes to every job posting they see?”…… Continue reading Don’t Over Reach: Apply for the Right Job
Continue Job Search During Internship
Q. I’m half way through a four month internship at a major PR agency. There’s a possibility they could hire me once the internship is complete, but there’s a possibility they might not. What should I do? Should I start looking for jobs now or wait until I find out whether or not they’ll hire…… Continue reading Continue Job Search During Internship
A 30-Day Networking Case Study
At Wednesday night’s Medill IMC networking reception in Chicago, I ran into Edward Bury, who wrote a guest post here earlier this year. I soon learned Edward has a lot of networking savvy, so I asked him to share some thoughts on the importance of networking. He agreed to write another post and called my attention to his blog which…… Continue reading A 30-Day Networking Case Study
Must Reading for Unemployed Millennials … and Their Parents
My wife and I weren’t aware we were graduating into a major recession in the early 1970s. Actually, it wasn’t until we read The New York Times today that we became aware of how bad things were back then. In fact, the job market was just as bad then as it is today. My wife and I…… Continue reading Must Reading for Unemployed Millennials … and Their Parents
Weigh Bottom-line Benefits of Grad School
Q. I have a major decision to make in the next month–grad school or continue my so-far unsuccessful job search. I graduated in January and can get my grad degree in a little over a year, so perhaps the economy will improve further by then. What do you recommend? -LB A. Don’t assume graduate…… Continue reading Weigh Bottom-line Benefits of Grad School