While enjoying a leisure hour or so at Barnes & Noble yesterday, I came across a couple of interesting books by Sue Moren. I recalled seeing Sue’s interview on CBS Morning News about her new book, How to Get a Job and Keep It. I also came across another of her books–101 Tips for Graduates. While I…… Continue reading Favorite Tip: Handwritten Thank-You Notes
Buying Your Way Into an Internship
Hard times often spur innovation. Unfortunately, one innovation – the sale of internships—is a very bad idea. Internships are being auctioned off by online charity auction house Charityfolks.com, and some parents are offering to pay companies for “hiring” their children as a way for them to gain experience and a foothold for future employment. After watching…… Continue reading Buying Your Way Into an Internship
Job-Hunting Facts of Life
As job searches begin for Class of 2009 PR majors, it is helpful to seek perspective from those who have successfully landed jobs as well as those who have been looking for a while. As I was seeking “personal case studies” from last year’s graduating class, I came across an excellent first-person story on odwyerpr.com. For the past six months, Gloria Hightower has…… Continue reading Job-Hunting Facts of Life
Undergraduate Twitter Survey
I signed up for Twitter last Fall since everyone told me it was essential to my new digital life. Perhaps because of a full-time job and my blog, I have not been very faithful about my tweets. Bottom line, I’m still trying to figure out the Twitter phenomenon. And I am not alone. Alisa Agozzino, public…… Continue reading Undergraduate Twitter Survey
Important Key in Job Search: References
Several readers have asked about job reference protocol: Do you provide them as an attachment to the resume? How many? Personal or professional only? Most employers are ready to make you an offer by the time they check references. However, if there are several candidates being considered for the same job, the reference check likely will…… Continue reading Important Key in Job Search: References
Wide Variety of Agency Jobs
Q. What are some alternative careers at a PR agency. For example, web production, design, etc.? -MS A. Great question since most people only focus on account-specific openings. Here’s a list of other agency jobs: Creative – graphic design – Web design – A/V production – print production – meeting facilitation Business Development – marketing…… Continue reading Wide Variety of Agency Jobs
Q&A: Can Personal Website Aid Search?
Q. I am a senior just starting to focus on getting a job when I graduate. I have a one-page resume as you recommend, but should I also consider developing a website? -RS A. In this job market, every tool possible is required to successfully land a job. I’ve seen many excellent student websites. It’s a…… Continue reading Q&A: Can Personal Website Aid Search?
How to Create a Digital Career Portfolio
Tim Conway While conducting a job search in the ultra-competitive PR field, results matter. During interviews, you can demonstrate results gained by mimicking the slogan on Missouri license plates: Show Me. Your objective is to share best-of samples to “tell your story” to hiring authorities. Separate yourself from others through use of…… Continue reading How to Create a Digital Career Portfolio
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.
Q&A: PR Research Job Prospects
Q. I enjoyed your article on Public Relations Research. I was wondering if there were any entry-level positions in research, or are those positions mostly for senior level public relations professionals? In addition, where is the public relations research in relations to the advertising account planner? Do you think there will eventually be planning departments…… Continue reading Q&A: PR Research Job Prospects