Q. I’m graduating in May and hope to join an enlightened company that matches or at least accepts my political beliefs. Is that realistic these days or should I try to avoid it all together? -KG A. There probably is no better time to set a career goal that doesn’t necessarily conflict with your political…… Continue reading Q&A: Aligning Personal and Corporate Political Beliefs
Category: Job Search
How You Know Its High Time to Quit Your Job
By Erika Rykun All employees sometimes have bad days at work, no matter if it is remote working or office. Usually, such bad days result in considerable emotional tension, a great deal of stress, and loud promises to quit. Consider yourself a lucky person if you cannot remember the last bad day you had at…… Continue reading How You Know Its High Time to Quit Your Job
Tips on Taking the Right Step Forward as a Work-From-Home Professional in Search of a Job
By Eva Benoit The rapid spread of the coronavirus seemed to come out of nowhere a year ago, and just as quickly, we saw certain sectors of the economy take a downhill turn. While some professions such as public relations did a pretty good job of making the transition to remote work, others didn’t, and…… Continue reading Tips on Taking the Right Step Forward as a Work-From-Home Professional in Search of a Job
How the Band Chicago Can Help You Find a Job
By James Warda Oftentimes, when I’m about to write, inspiration strikes. Not sure why. Not sure how. But it does. Like this morning. I knew I’d be writing a piece for Ron Culp, a friend and PR professor at DePaul University. And I knew it would be mainly for communication students, young pros and other…… Continue reading How the Band Chicago Can Help You Find a Job
PR Career Advice You Should Never Follow
If you’re looking for work in the public relations industry, or you’re hoping to advance in your existing career, you’ll hear all sorts of advice about what you should do to land an interview or a job, what sector you should work in, and how you should grow your career. Although well intended, a lot…… Continue reading PR Career Advice You Should Never Follow
Crucial Skills for PR Professionals in 2021
With the new year into its second month, it’s critical for all PR professionals to revisit the past 12 months, set short and long-term goals, and ensure that they’re set up for success in 2021. Of course, this leads to a variety of questions, one of which is: what skills are most important to growing…… Continue reading Crucial Skills for PR Professionals in 2021
Skills to Cultivate for Your Remote Work Future
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many industries, PR among them, were forced to switch to telecommuting. Some companies have already made their remote work policy permanent. A recent report from GetApp indicates that telecommuting is up 400% over the past decade. And multiple research reports had already shown, before the pandemic, that remote workers are…… Continue reading Skills to Cultivate for Your Remote Work Future
Job Hunting Tips for Finding Work in a New City
If you’re a recent graduate or young professional who recently entered the workforce, your job search may and should include some of the biggest cities throughout the country. Luckily, even during the pandemic, there are PR opportunities from coast to coast and many are starting out virtually, which gives you time to test the waters…… Continue reading Job Hunting Tips for Finding Work in a New City
Tips for Acing Your First Zoom Interview
In the age of remote work, and especially during the coronavirus pandemic, almost all interviews have moved to Zoom or other video platforms. If you’re new to remote work in the PR sector, the hiring process can seem a bit overwhelming. Applying for remote jobs means going up against many more applicants than may have…… Continue reading Tips for Acing Your First Zoom Interview
Accepting the Agency Rose: My Pandemic Job Search
Yes, I’m here for the right (PR)easons. By Alyssa Damato Long before starting my career in public relations, I heard *the* phrase for the first time. A phrase that many people have mixed feelings towards. One that you can either label as cliche, or take advantage of to excel in your career. The phrase? “It’s…… Continue reading Accepting the Agency Rose: My Pandemic Job Search