Q. Unlike many Millennials, I enjoy reading all sorts of media and digging for more information about issues of the day. I graduated in May and have a double major in public relations and psychology and cannot find an entry-level job or paying internship. A family friend suggested PR research as an option. What do you…… Continue reading PR Research Careers–And Actual Jobs
Category: Job Search
7 Tips For Extended Job Search
Frustrations about the difficult job-search process have been shared with this blog by job seekers in Madrid, Rome and London as well as by unemployed friends in Chicago. Some are frustrated, others are angry about the painfully long process. Fortunately, none are giving up. But they all seek signs of hope as well as tips on how…… Continue reading 7 Tips For Extended Job Search
Don’t Miss Holiday Networking Opportunities
Q. I’ve been seeking a job for the past seven months, and friends tell me nothing happens during the holidays so I’m thinking of taking a vacation to visit my parents in Florida. When is a good time to start up my job search again? -TF A. While this is a great time to…… Continue reading Don’t Miss Holiday Networking Opportunities
Speed Networking: Prep For Real Thing
I didn’t know what to expect when I was invited to participate in PRSSA’s speed networking event at the group’s national conference yesterday. What I discovered was a ballroom full of 125 impressive students who were lazer focused on landing jobs in public relations. In the one hour, lightening-fast session, students introduced themselves to many of the 35 professionals who…… Continue reading Speed Networking: Prep For Real Thing
Networking. You Gotta Do It.
Julie Bauke How many times have you been told that you need to network? Bet you’ve lost count. And yes, you need to network. But before we look at the why’s and how’s, let’s get clear on what networking done well really is. Networking is the building of mutually beneficial relationships that align with…… Continue reading Networking. You Gotta Do It.
What’s The Best Interview Question?
What’s the best interview question you’ve ever received? One that made you say to yourself, “Wow. That’s a brilliant question?” One of the best questions I’ve ever heard is regularly posed posed by Tim Brown, CEO and president of global design firm IDEO. In a New York Times “Corner Office” interview, Brown revealed his favorite…… Continue reading What’s The Best Interview Question?
Strategic Plan for Landing a Job
Kristina Allen I was hired for my first post-graduation job five days before I graduated. I have a B.A. in public communication and work as a website admin & social media strategist. I’m often asked how I landed a job so quickly, and I’m inclined to say sheer luck, but honestly it was more…… Continue reading Strategic Plan for Landing a Job
Endless Interview Process Wears Thin
Q. I’m going back this week for a ninth round of interviews for a job that I’ve been interviewing for over the past four months. Thankfully, two of the interview rounds have been by phone, but I’ve personally met almost everyone–both above me and below me–in the agency. I think I want the job, but I’m beginning…… Continue reading Endless Interview Process Wears Thin
Start With Any Job as Gateway to Career
While the economy shows glimmers of growth, the job picture remains bleak. Corporations and agencies are waiting for definite confirmation of an economic recovery before adding headcount, even in cases where current workloads would support additional hiring. As a result, more college graduates under the age of 27 are unemployed than ever before. Job seekers can…… Continue reading Start With Any Job as Gateway to Career
Avoid Committing Job Search Suicide
I hate stepping in gum. But it’s the same feeling I got this week from someone who violated several rules of an effective job search. Major issues: Name dropping of “mutual friends” who recommended that he contact me, no resume attached to the lengthy email following up on initial phone call, and blatant overconfidence during the informational interview. Turns…… Continue reading Avoid Committing Job Search Suicide