Record numbers of resumes pour in for job openings at agencies and corporations, so any job search must include an action plan for leaping over the maze of hurdles that often begin with human resources. A friend at a national restaurant chain told me he received more than 700 resumes for an internal communications manager position, while our…… Continue reading Overcoming HR Hurdle in Job Search
Category: Job Search
Job Picture Remains Bleak for Class of 2010
Employers in the U.S. expect to hire 7 percent fewer graduates from the college Class of 2010 than they hired from the Class of 2009, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Employers responding to NACE’s Job Outlook 2010 Fall Preview survey expect to trim college hiring again this year, following significant cutbacks…… Continue reading Job Picture Remains Bleak for Class of 2010
100 Great Posts to Jumpstart Job Search
The Internet is filled with job search advice. Unfortunately, it often takes hours to sift through the clutter to find the help you’re seeking. Online career advice site Job Profiles compiled a well-organized list of the 100 best job search posts, including some from my blog. Thanks to Amber Johnson and the Job Profiles team for sharing the following invaluable…… Continue reading 100 Great Posts to Jumpstart Job Search
Best Cities for Entry-Level Job Hunt
After my post last week about long-distance job hunting, I heard from several readers seeking suggestions on where to focus their searches. My obvious recommendation: large cities. Although some excellent opportunities exist elsewhere, it’s harder to move up or around in smaller markets. EmploymentSpot.com does a good job of consolidating a number of “top cities”…… Continue reading Best Cities for Entry-Level Job Hunt
Baker’s Dozen Entry-Level Job and Career Sites
Help build a list of useful resources for entry-level job searches. Here’s a dozen that I’ve checked out. Share your favorites or review any of these via Comment box below. Career Guidance – Free “super-site” for students, recent grads. AfterCollege – Sizable job data bank from 30,000 employers. Campus Career Center – Entry-level job search tips.…… Continue reading Baker’s Dozen Entry-Level Job and Career Sites
Encouraging Signal for PR Growth in 2010
Always on the lookout for positive economic news for the PR profession, I found some via Gary Slack, chairman and chief experience officer of Slack Barsinger & Partners. Gary, who also is national chair of the Business Marketing Association, conducted a survey of 39 fellow business-to-business marketing leaders. Of 22 B2B tactics, PR ranked ninth among communications and marketing tools that are…… Continue reading Encouraging Signal for PR Growth in 2010
Long Distance Job Search Tips
In the past two weeks, I have talked with five PR professionals who are seeking jobs, and all are willing to relocate. That’s a dramatic shift from the days when job seekers almost always said they wanted to stay in the area where they were living. While increasing their chances of landing jobs, long-distance searches are not easy. My basic counsel…… Continue reading Long Distance Job Search Tips
Lessons From Dream Interview That Wasn’t
Aubrey Mondi Throughout college, I completed internships, worked hard, and frequently contacted acquaintances at PR agencies seeking advice on how to prepare myself to land an agency job upon graduation. I thought I was doing everything I could or at least doing a decent job of it. Recently, my hard work paid off…… Continue reading Lessons From Dream Interview That Wasn’t
Multiple Interviews Becoming the Norm
Q. I managed to get through the HR process at an agency and met the hiring manager during my second round of interviews, Now, I’ve been asked to return for a half day of interviews with at least six people in the practice area where the job is located. Since this is the furthest I’ve made…… Continue reading Multiple Interviews Becoming the Norm
Beware Phony PR Job Come Ons
Three college graduates recently told me about bad experiences involving bogus ads seeking “entry-level PR professionals.” One found herself in a large crowd that showed up for “sports PR/marketing positions” that turned out to be phone sales for basketball season tickets. Another PR job posting in southern California involved door-to-door sales of regulatory signage. And the third involved catalog sales. While job…… Continue reading Beware Phony PR Job Come Ons