Beating the Odds: Advice on How to Edge Out the Competition for an Entry-Level Position

It’s that time of year again; the summer internships are winding down and those select few who demonstrated a level of determination and quality work superior to their peers will be rewarded with the opportunity to join their firm as full-time employees.   Every summer the Council of Public Relations Firms hosts Internfest, an event that invites…… Continue reading Beating the Odds: Advice on How to Edge Out the Competition for an Entry-Level Position

PR Job Prospects Looking Up in 2012

A quick, unofficial check of friends at several agencies confirms a PR Week headline proclaiming a hiring boom in public relations.  I’ve heard this before, but there appears to be more year-end optimism than in recent years.  Most agencies indicate they are actively searching for talent, but many of the openings require a few years…… Continue reading PR Job Prospects Looking Up in 2012