While most of this blog’s readers are focused on getting jobs, some have voiced concern about the future of their current jobs. I asked Jenny Schade, president of JRS Consulting, to provide some insights for those of you who might be wondering about the security of your current jobs. Jenny has interviewed more than 1,000 employees…… Continue reading Being Laid Off? Pending ‘Pink Slip’ Signs
Be Open to Jobs Outside PR
Fleishman-Hillard’s Rich Jernstedt and I were talking after attending a Lincoln Park Zoo board meeting last Friday about recent college speeches we delivered–his at Northern Illinois University and mine at the University of Alabama. We agreed that the primary focus of undergraduates–and many recent grads–is getting a job. Although we didn’t coordinate our responses to students,…… Continue reading Be Open to Jobs Outside PR
Thanks, PR News and University of Alabama
I needed a clone yesterday. PR News honored me as one of the new inductees into its Hall of Fame during a luncheon in Washington, D.C. However, long ago I accepted an invitation to speak at PR Day at the University of Alabama. I opted to fulfill the prior commitment since such volunteer work is largely…… Continue reading Thanks, PR News and University of Alabama
Bright Spot for Jobs: Washington, D.C.
Following Tuesday’s election, attention quickly will turn from the battleground states to Washington, D.C. With the change in administration and Congressional turnover, there will be many job opportunities cropping up in the new year. Not only will jobs open in government, the quadrennial turnover in Washington creates ripple effects throughout the D.C. economy which results in…… Continue reading Bright Spot for Jobs: Washington, D.C.
Never Too Young To Be A Change Agent
“Can young professionals truly make a difference?” “How do I gain respect?” “I was a leader in college, but not here.” These are recent comments submitted to this blog, so I was thrilled to find some answers today via a GenNext post in Advertising Age. Alex Kniess reports on the five ways junior employees can become change agents as offered up by…… Continue reading Never Too Young To Be A Change Agent
Corporate Career Ladder: Step 1
If you’re pursuing a corporate PR career, it is critically important to be clear about expectations of the job you are expected to perform. In the past, there have been lots of gray areas where new employees had to fend for themselves in search of career measurement. Even bosses were uncertain about required skills and progression of their…… Continue reading Corporate Career Ladder: Step 1
What Do You Mean By That?
Important and fun reading for anyone making a living from words is the book by Dr. Frank Luntz: “Words That Work–It’s Not What You Say, It’s What People Hear.” Frank is the popular pollster who regularly appears on Fox News where he takes the pulse of a room full of voters after debates and other…… Continue reading What Do You Mean By That?
Masters vs. Journalism Diploma?
Q. I’m thinking about doing a masters in communications. Some people say getting a graduate diploma in journalism would be better than a masters for my desire to work at an agency or nonprofit organization. What do you think? -JG A. A masters in PR/communications will carry more weight, especially in the corporate and agency world. The…… Continue reading Masters vs. Journalism Diploma?
Follow Internship Path to Full-Time
Q. I am graduating in mid-January and have been replying to job postings at agencies for the past two months, but I’m not getting much interest. Since I am a good writer and have done two PR internships during college, is it possible for me to do freelance work until a full-time job comes up? How…… Continue reading Follow Internship Path to Full-Time
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