Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, was named president and CEO of the Institute for Public Relations last year. Like other Career Capsules, Tina tells how she began her career, mentioning people and events that led to her current leadership role in public relations. When I first started college, I wanted to major in history and eventually…… Continue reading Career Capsule: IPR CEO Cites Family, Friends and Mentors for Career Success
10 Confounding Errors for All PR Pros to Avoid
By Joseph Priest “Jessica is leaving on April 12th, 2016” or “Jessica is leaving on April 12, 2016”? “The memo was sent to: associates, managers and vice presidents” or “The memo was sent to associates, managers and vice presidents”? And “Norma met with account executive Betty Schaefer” or “Norma met with Account Executive Betty Schaefer”?…… Continue reading 10 Confounding Errors for All PR Pros to Avoid
Find Mentors at Home, School and Work
My first corporate intern, Necole Merritt, LAGRANT Foundation founder Kim Hunter, Entergy’s Patty Riddlebarger and I discussed mentorship and career advice at Dillard University’s Mentoring Forum this week. LAGRANT scholarship recipient Danielle Miller, a Dillard senior, organized the program attended by nearly 100 students, and she wrote the following guest post. By Danielle Miller NEW…… Continue reading Find Mentors at Home, School and Work
Growing Role for PR Pros to Help Build Trust
Reading between the lines of Edelman’s latest Trust Barometer suggests significant opportunities for public relations professionals who can help businesses communicate their essential role in improving society. Business is better positioned than government, media and NGOs to deal with rapid change in society, according to the 2016 Trust Barometer. Importantly, 80% of respondents believe business…… Continue reading Growing Role for PR Pros to Help Build Trust
New Page Society Chair Discusses PR Career
New chairman of the Arthur W. Page Society is David Samson, general manager/public affairs, for Chevron Corporation. Like other Career Capsules, Dave discusses his very first PR job and lessons learned, followed by a chronological listing of his career moves. Last fall, Dave received the Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Corporate Award. David Samson It was…… Continue reading New Page Society Chair Discusses PR Career
12 Steps to Stand Out From the Crowd
Recruiters report almost a thousand applications flowing into their agencies for each new summer internship and coveted entry-level job. With that in mind this is the season to focus on differentiating yourself from run-of-the-mill candidates. Based on observations from the recent PRSSA national conference “career exhibition” in Atlanta, a few agencies drew the attention of…… Continue reading 12 Steps to Stand Out From the Crowd
Overwhelmed by Social Media? Stick to Top 3
Q. I heard you speak recently and you said most Millennials aren’t effectively engaging in social media. I try everything digital, but frankly find doing so is overwhelming and not necessarily helpful in advancing my future job prospects. Isn’t it a better idea to focus on my classes and see where this all shakes out…… Continue reading Overwhelmed by Social Media? Stick to Top 3
Job Seekers: Resolve to Act Now
Lots of resolutions have been made and broken since 2016 arrived, but smart job seekers are staying focused on their goal to find the right new opportunity. Human resources pros confirm that January-February is the best recruiting cycle of the year. The next best recruiting cycle is September-October. So, don’t wait. Make this one resolution…… Continue reading Job Seekers: Resolve to Act Now
15 Top Blog Posts of 2015
I never get bored with the numerous year-end recaps of top news stories, events and milestones—especially those appearing in this blog. So, as Culpwrit approaches its 10th year – never missing a week, I spent a few hours yesterday reviewing this year’s 75 posts. As was the case in 2014, guest posts were quite popular…… Continue reading 15 Top Blog Posts of 2015
My Midtown Experience: Providing High School Students With PR Vision
By Terrence McDaniel Before the summer of 2015, if you were to ask me to imagine the Midtown Center for Boys I would have drawn a blank. So, when I was invited to become the Lead Instructor for the Midtown PR/Journalism Apprenticeship Program, it was that absence of preconceived knowledge that allowed me to paint…… Continue reading My Midtown Experience: Providing High School Students With PR Vision