Q. Your recent post discusses when to follow up after sending a resume to an agency, but how and when do you do so after an initial interview? What’s expected by hiring managers? -HG A. Before the initial interview ends, the hiring manager or HR manager normally asks if you have any questions. At that…… Continue reading Avoid Becoming a Nuisance Through Limited, But Effective Follow-Up
Category: Job Search
When To Follow-Up, Move On, Ramp Up
Q. I’ve sent emails to more than 40 agencies in search of internship or entry-level jobs. I’ve followed up by email and phone calls with places that list job openings, but have only heard back from one or two firms. How many times should I follow up before moving on? Any other tips? -CB A. Regrettably, understaffed…… Continue reading When To Follow-Up, Move On, Ramp Up
Remaining Cool During Long Interview Process
Q. Why does it take so long for agencies and companies to make hiring decisions? Over the past two and a half months, I’ve been back to one firm three times and have interviewed with nine people so far. I keep being told that no decision has been made and I remain a finalist. …… Continue reading Remaining Cool During Long Interview Process
5 Sites for PR and Media Job Seekers
Guest post by Melissa Tamura There are many websites specifically designed for public relations and media job seekers. With the internet, the search can become monotonous and overwhelming. There are only a few sites that are even worth a visit however, and those go above and beyond in the resources that they offer to help…… Continue reading 5 Sites for PR and Media Job Seekers
Be Prepared for Conversation, Not Interview
A new 2010 graduate told me about a non-traditional job interview for which he feels he was unprepared. The prospective employer spent the entire hour asking and following-up on questions about the candidate’s hometown, summer jobs and extra curricular activities–not one question about his college curriculum or experience relevant to the job opening. Fortunately, the applicant launched…… Continue reading Be Prepared for Conversation, Not Interview
Punctuality Required if You Want the Job
When you’re lucky enough to land an interview in this tough job market, it’s critically important to show up on time. That seems obvious, but in the past few weeks I’ve heard several horror stories about tardy applicants. One graduating senior who had the rare distinction of having two interviews on the same day,…… Continue reading Punctuality Required if You Want the Job
How to Land a PR Job After School
Sara Sanderson Recently, I participated in the webinar “Landing a PR Job After School” hosted by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. The webinar covered topics such as what employers seek in candidates, the types of jobs available and how much students can expect to make in entry-level positions. What are employers…… Continue reading How to Land a PR Job After School
Do’s and Don’ts For The Next ‘PR Idol’
While the quality of resumes, cover letters and interviews continues to improve, some major gaffs continue to derail potential employment consideration. During my recent visit to Indianapolis, I talked with David Shank, APR, Fellow PRSA, CEO of Shank Public Relations Counselors, Inc., who just completed his summer intern hiring cycle. Among other observations, David asserted the TV…… Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts For The Next ‘PR Idol’
Glimmers of Hope for Job Seekers
Like Spring flowers, signs of a turnaround in the job market are sprouting up everywhere. Two friends recently announced their retirements, causing me to reiterate my belief that the next 18 months will see increasing job opportunities as Boomers retire and postings expand at most agencies. Meanwhile, at the other end of the career/age spectrum, a confident young colleague submitted his…… Continue reading Glimmers of Hope for Job Seekers
OK to Say: “I Don’t Know”
During a break at the recent Arthur Page Society conference, I talked with an agency head and corporate PR VP about the incredible talent coming out of college PR programs. We agreed that entry-level hiring decisions are hard to make, so the “little things” become increasingly important. Actually, the “little things” are deal makers or breakers…… Continue reading OK to Say: “I Don’t Know”