If you’re looking for a job, don’t try to give a business card to this guy. HGTV’s Gary McCormick momentarily shocks young job seekers when they attempt to hand him their business cards, and he says: “No thank you, I don’t want your business card.” Initially, that might seem strange for the PRSA president-elect. So, Gary…… Continue reading Better Than Business Cards
Resumes, Cover Letters Go Together
Q. Someone told me to only send resumes after developing interest from a prospective employer through a strong sell-in letter or phone call. Another person told me I didn’t need to waste my time with a cover letter, just send resumes. I’m confused. -AL A. I hope no one is paying for that bad advice, but…… Continue reading Resumes, Cover Letters Go Together
Be Cautious with Online Job Boards
Q. I have been stung by more than one online job service. How do I know which ones are honest and reliable? Recommendations? -EP A. With more than 60,000 job boards on the Internet, you have to be careful to weed out those that simply want to lure you into paying them for services you can get for…… Continue reading Be Cautious with Online Job Boards
Career Capsule: Mike Paul
I started working in politics while in college as an intern for the New York State Legislature and then switched to a career in public relations consulting, specializing in crisis public relations and reputation management consulting. I am also a national talking head/TV news commentator regarding reputations in crisis seen weekly on CNN,…… Continue reading Career Capsule: Mike Paul
Build More Than Digital Networks
The Internet wasn’t even a dream when I began my PR career on a Selectric II typewriter. The pace of communications today is so fast and exciting that I sometimes worry that deeper professional networks are not being developed. I enjoy reading the blog of Ohio Northern junior Evan Roberts, who is very much into…… Continue reading Build More Than Digital Networks
Student Tips for Future Job Search
Students at California State University, Chico run a creative public relations agency and also host an informative blog that provides their perspectives on PR and the all-important job search process. I asked TGC to write a guest post, so junior Jamie Kim enlisted soon-to-graduate seniors to provide their top job-hunting suggestions. Here’s Jamie’s report: Three more semesters…… Continue reading Student Tips for Future Job Search
Don’t Do This On An Interview
The increasingly casual work place sometimes creates confusion for job seekers. Over the past few weeks, I have had informational interviews with several individuals searching for jobs. Two of them looked like they were going to the movies after stopping by my office. Fortunately, I learned from one of them that he called someone in my office to determine…… Continue reading Don’t Do This On An Interview
Job Detour Leads to Broader Career
In the current economic environment, finding a PR job is increasingly difficult to achieve. From time to time, we’ll hear how individuals have landed jobs–in PR and sometimes in other fields. Crystal Ware tells her story below. Crystal Ware I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Communication, ready to enter the PR field and start a career. …… Continue reading Job Detour Leads to Broader Career
PR Second Thoughts? Stay the Course
Q. I am a college junior having second thoughts about getting a PR degree although I only have six hours to go in my major. Should I continue or switch majors, even if it means adding another semester or more? -WP A. With a quarter of the current 33,000 PR majors expected to graduate this year,…… Continue reading PR Second Thoughts? Stay the Course
Beware Job Scams
Leaving no stone unturned is important in any job search. But beware the increasing number of predators who are selling dubious employment services that you don’t need. One service offers help in locating government positions for a hefty fee, but you can find listings of all federal jobs at http://www.usa.gov for free. And state government job listings and applications…… Continue reading Beware Job Scams