Q. I got a 2% salary increase this time last year so my annual review is coming up soon. My agency responsibilities have increased significantly in the past year, but I won’t be happy if I don’t get a much bigger pay bump this year. How do I make certain I get the best possible…… Continue reading Build a Business Case for a Bigger Raise
Agencies Get Creative with Employee Benefits
Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all benefits packages that mostly focused on healthcare and 401K investing. Now, firms–big and small–are tailor-making benefits programs consisting of things employees really want. Some of the most creative benefits are being created at smaller agencies that must be innovative in order to compete with larger organizations. An increasing number…… Continue reading Agencies Get Creative with Employee Benefits
Myreete Wolford: Making a Name for Herself and Having Fun in Public Relations
David Gallagher’s #PRCareerLauncher series today features one of my favorite young professionals, Myreete Woolford. Thanks, David, for allowing me to share these Q&As with Culpwrit readers. This post is filled with great job search and career insights. “…I knew that if I wanted to succeed here, I’d have to make a name for myself and breakthrough…… Continue reading Myreete Wolford: Making a Name for Herself and Having Fun in Public Relations
Working Remotely–Good Idea or Bad?
Q. I’m graduating with my BA in May and have been offered a full-time agency job but I must work remotely from home. Part of me says “take the full-time job” but another part feels that I’ll be missing important experiences in an actual agency setting? Working remotely–good idea or bad? -SD A. An increasing…… Continue reading Working Remotely–Good Idea or Bad?
Renee Wilson: A Purposeful Career Path
Renee Wilson became president of the PR Council last month after a long career in a variety of agency roles–most recently as chief client officer at MSLGroup. In this Career Capsule Renee Wilson discusses her early jobs and how they influenced her career. Before I even knew what public relations was, I was seeking out…… Continue reading Renee Wilson: A Purposeful Career Path
Job Search Sites – The Ultimate List
Finding a job is tough. Wanting to make it easier, VisualCV compiled what it describes as “the utimate list of job search sites” to help you find your dream career. Since first publishing list, we recently updated our list and want to give a shout out to the new addition: Creativepool Creativepool is a creative…… Continue reading Job Search Sites – The Ultimate List
Why the French Would Never Do Yoga in the Office
By Camille Savalli My first internship day at Spector & Associates was full of surprises! Coming from France, there are lots of American “office habits” that I am not aware of and some of them left me puzzled. Lunch time for example. It’s 12 o’ clock, I am expecting to see people going out of…… Continue reading Why the French Would Never Do Yoga in the Office
It’s Housecleaning Time for Your Online ‘Resume’
Despite dire warnings about social media transgressions killing job offers or business opportunities, some people just can’t help themselves. So, forge ahead letting the world know your thoughts if you’re secure in your job or business—even if you know you may be annoying half your audience. However, if you are looking for a job, it’s…… Continue reading It’s Housecleaning Time for Your Online ‘Resume’
PRSSA Conferences Provide Hands On Experience in Event Planning, Execution and Networking
College students aspiring for careers in public relations gain valuable experience through organizing and executing events such as the recent PRSSA Regional Conference in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I had the opportunity to speak at the conference and observe the talented future professionals in action. University of Alabama senior Cole Lanier describes the program that was flawlessly executed by…… Continue reading PRSSA Conferences Provide Hands On Experience in Event Planning, Execution and Networking
Jane Dvorak Commutes 13 Steps to Her Dream Job
Jane Dvorak, chair-elect of PRSA, is one of those rare public relations professionals who has only had two jobs during her long and successful career. In this Career Capsule, Jane discusses how time flies when you love what you’re doing. You can see why this Denver-based pro describes herself as a “Consultalancer©. Well, 30 years ago…… Continue reading Jane Dvorak Commutes 13 Steps to Her Dream Job