Q. What is the typical cycle of pay raises within agencies? I received my last raise when I was promoted to account executive 18 months ago. My last performance review was at that time, but supervisors tell me I’m doing a great job and never mention money. What do you suggest? A. If your job…… Continue reading Overdue Salary Increase Action Plan
Category: Q&As
Sometimes an F Doesn’t Seem Like Enough
Q. I realize your blog is devoted to helping young people wanting PR careers, but I need to pass along a gripe about students who use a professor to help open professional doors and then shut down on their coursework from that same professor–e.g. me. I’m unhappy about a student who did just that with my…… Continue reading Sometimes an F Doesn’t Seem Like Enough
Launching a Belated, Post-Graduation Job Search
Q. A friend who just started her internship told me about your blog as she chastised me for not having looked for a PR job before graduating last month. I have a valid excuse since I had to work two jobs on campus to pay for college, so I don’t know where to start, nor do…… Continue reading Launching a Belated, Post-Graduation Job Search
Entry-Level Job Seekers Shouldn’t Waste Their Time Trying to Get Noticed by Executive Recruiters
Q. Anxious about the slow progress of my job search, my dad told me I should be working through an executive recruiter. I always thought recruiters were for people further along in their careers, not just about to graduate from college. What’s the right approach for me to get job search help from a recruiter?…… Continue reading Entry-Level Job Seekers Shouldn’t Waste Their Time Trying to Get Noticed by Executive Recruiters
Check Job Postings Every Day Or Miss Out
Q. I am currently a senior at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO and I thought the article about 12 Job Search Websites was particularly helpful because I am graduating in May 2013 and I am looking for good job search websites. I have been looking at Indeed.com which is another job search website…… Continue reading Check Job Postings Every Day Or Miss Out
Go Ahead And Overcommit to Extra Curriculars
Q. Is it possible to be over involved in college activities? My friends are critical of me since they focus on homework and fun. I’m getting stressed out by the things on my plate ranging from sorority rush chair and PRSSA vice president to working 10 hours a week. -RT A. Don’t listen to…… Continue reading Go Ahead And Overcommit to Extra Curriculars
Beef Up Your Resume By Building PRSSA, IABC Chapters on Your Campus
Q. I know you advocate joining PRSSA and other on-campus PR groups, but our school doesn’t offer any such options. What do you suggest in order to gain this extra-curricular credential? -CP A. You’re correct, I encourage every student seriously wanting to pursue a career in public relations should join PRSSA or a similar organization.…… Continue reading Beef Up Your Resume By Building PRSSA, IABC Chapters on Your Campus
Drop Vague Objective Statement From Your Resume
Q. I’m starting off the new year by updating my resume, but I hear conflicting points of view on whether to include an objective or goal statement. What are your recommendations for resume updating and inclusion of an objective statement? -BL A. Whether you’re looking for a job or not, this is the perfect time…… Continue reading Drop Vague Objective Statement From Your Resume
Like Your Job, But Want More? Maybe Not
Q. I’m in the fourth year of a great job with a top agency and they like the work I do. But I feel I should make more so I recently interviewed for a job at another firm. Things moved quickly, and I got a job offer with a 20% increase for the same type of job at a…… Continue reading Like Your Job, But Want More? Maybe Not
Interviews: Be Prepared for 2-Way Q&As
Q. I went into an interview last week well prepared to discuss my strengths and weaknesses and career goals, but I wasn’t prepared for what happened. Almost the entire time with three different people consisted of them asking me what questions I had about the company. They, in turn, answered those questions and asked follow up questions…… Continue reading Interviews: Be Prepared for 2-Way Q&As