Online job boards are cropping up like crocus in spring. While we’ve highlighted several U.S. job boards, there also are a growing number of sites covering jobs in the United Kingdom. I looked at several job boards over the weekend, and asked U.K. blogger Richard Bailey to weigh in on those I selected. Here are our picks for current U.K.-based…… Continue reading UK Job Boards
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CSR Job Sites
Interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) is growing faster than actual jobs in the field. However, the growth rate for CSR positions outpaces most areas of public relations. A number of CSR-related job sites list a an increasing number of opportunities. Here are some of the CSR/green job sites compiled by Green Jobs Network, many of which…… Continue reading CSR Job Sites
Novel Unemployment Site: The Canned.com
A friend called yesterday to advise me that his job is being eliminated at the end of January. While the holiday is a lousy time to learn such news, he is cool, calm and collected thanks to a decent severance from his current employer. He also is positive about PR job prospects in the new year. …… Continue reading Novel Unemployment Site: The Canned.com
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
Online Job Searches Made Easier
A new search engine enables U.S. job seekers to find jobs posted on all career websites in a single search. I spent some time last night on Jobrapido and found it to be an efficient organizer of job openings carried by sites such as Craig’s List, CareerBuilder, TalentZoo, HispanicJobs.com and Monster.com. It also carries some smaller,…… Continue reading Online Job Searches Made Easier
PR Insights Available Via Online Videos
For individuals considering a career in public relations, mini briefings on various aspects of PR are increasingly available in video format. The newest free online video source taking on YouTube and other lesser known sites is Howcast.com. Just launched a year and a half ago, Howcast is getting considerable buzz–mainly for off-beat topics such as How to kiss like Angelina Jolie, and…… Continue reading PR Insights Available Via Online Videos
100 Twitter Job Search Tools
I’m still trying to figure out my Twitter “personality.” In fact, I initially had a split personality via two Twitter accounts–one intended to be personal and the other linked to this blog. However, I’ve found that it doesn’t necessarily work that way and I plan to focus only on the account most people come to: @rculp. To date,…… Continue reading 100 Twitter Job Search Tools
Summer ’09 Internship Openings – Washington, D.C.
Just in time for the start of the Summer ’09 internship application process, Gordon Barnes provides prospective interns with a huge service in his current series of blog posts. Gordon has spent the past few weeks compiling an impressive list of more than 200 summer internships available in Washington, D.C. The 3-part series begins with opportunities at…… Continue reading Summer ’09 Internship Openings – Washington, D.C.
13 Skills of the PR Pro of the Future
When I started out in PR, the profession had a simple 2-prong focus–media relations and internal communications, mostly the former. Although both remain important, the PR mind today should be divided into at least 10 sectors as depicted here by John Bell, head of the 360° Digital Influence team at Ogilvy PR. John says the next…… Continue reading 13 Skills of the PR Pro of the Future
Building Media Pitching Skills: A New Tool
PR innovations are occurring at a far more rapid pace than ever before. One recent innovation that I just discovered comes from Jason Kintzler, who created PitchEngine. Young professionals and students planning PR careers can jump start their social media proficiency by tapping into Jason’s easy-to-navigate network that already has nearly 1,000 members. Here’s how it works: PitchEngine…… Continue reading Building Media Pitching Skills: A New Tool