6 Steps for Success in Your First Job

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  ALEXANDRA LEVIT  Politically motivated and fraught with nonsensical change, the professional world is not a natural fit for ambitious college graduates who leave school expecting results from a logical combination of education and effort. Suddenly, the tenets of success you were taught since kindergarten don’t apply, for getting ahead in the real world may…… Continue reading 6 Steps for Success in Your First Job

Tweeting Your Way to a Job

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  Although there aren’t an abundance of jobs that pay you to just tweet, I am intrigued with the increasing number of organizations open to creative ways of communicating their brand messages.  The Internet is filled with social media contests, but innovative companies are finding ways to break through ad and communications clutter by hiring talent adept in digital skills. …… Continue reading Tweeting Your Way to a Job

Social Media is the New Calling Card

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   Kyle Potvin                                        Principal, Splash Communications, LLC Last week, I chatted with my graduating niece about her job search.  She was using traditional methods – posting on Monster.com and lots of networking.  I asked her about social media, but besides Facebook, she wasn’t using any.  That’s fine for a scientist, but it’s a different…… Continue reading Social Media is the New Calling Card

Dress For Success

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   I have been a long-time advocate of a casual work environment, but dress standards sometimes become too loose, especially in Summer.  As a CEO once responded when I recommended that the company should extend casual days to the entire week, not just Fridays:  “Unfortunately, some employees don’t know the difference between business casual and…… Continue reading Dress For Success

Test Drive My Job: PR Career Insights

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Finding out what’s really involved with specific PR jobs is important to anyone considering a career in public relations, but some recent blog posts provide valuable insights.  Soon-t0-graduate York University (UK) student blogger Adam Lewis posts a candid, insightful interview with Matt Churchill of Edelman Digital on his colorful Flawless Buzz blog.    Several informative interviews with PR practitioners also can…… Continue reading Test Drive My Job: PR Career Insights

Going It Alone? Get Health Insurance

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My sons were dropped from my healthcare policy the month of their graduation from college, while other graduates have until their 25th birthdays before they’re on their own, insurance wise.   Fortunately, my sons landed jobs by the time they graduated (those were the good old days–two and three years ago).  With the uncertain lag time before…… Continue reading Going It Alone? Get Health Insurance

How to Land a Writing Job

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  I’ve seen some very well written resumes lately, so I recently asked an applicant for her secret.  Surprisingly, she admitted hiring someone to write her resume.  That got me thinking about the far flung job opportunities in writing, which lead me to a great website–About Freelance Writing.   This information-rich site provides advice on how to land a writing…… Continue reading How to Land a Writing Job

Unpaid Internships Build Resumes

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Q.  I have applied for more than 10 advertised internship openings, but have not been able to land any of them.  One agency has offered an unpaid 2-month internship.  What do you think about taking unpaid positions?  -SB A.  I recall grimacing when my sons were offered only unpaid internships, but we felt these internships…… Continue reading Unpaid Internships Build Resumes