By Colleen Dolan For many, including myself, starting a job in the pandemic has been different. You may not get to meet all of your coworkers face-to-face, and you might miss out on big events and being able to network in person. Fortunately, a panel discussion hosted by my new employer provided important perspective about…… Continue reading PR Leaders Predict Communications World of 2023
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Agency Leaders Face PR Boom Pause, Create Innovative Program to Get New Grads ‘Agency Ready’
Like college seniors today, I graduated into a recession where jobs in my chosen field were hard to find. It took three months, but I eventually landed a job. The job market is far more unpredictable this spring. In search of some optimism and tips for the Class of 2020, I talked with several PR…… Continue reading Agency Leaders Face PR Boom Pause, Create Innovative Program to Get New Grads ‘Agency Ready’
‘No Better Time to Practice PR’
Students eager for good news about the prospects of landing jobs upon graduation got what they wanted to hear last night from the head of one of the world’s largest agencies. Speaking at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School, Weber Shandwick CEO Andy Polansky said he is bullish about our industry, adding: “There is no better time…… Continue reading ‘No Better Time to Practice PR’
7 Must-Know Career Tips From Great Mentors
This is the final post in a 3-part series by students who participated in the Plank Center’s “Milestones in Mentoring” program. Here, two of my graduate students share their takeaways from the 2014 #PlankMentor award honorees panel discussion at DePaul University. Keep your grades up, land internships, network, stand out, and go the extra mile—the…… Continue reading 7 Must-Know Career Tips From Great Mentors
Hear What it Takes to be a Great Mentor
Even if you don’t have a ticket to the Plank Center’s sold out “Milestones in Mentoring” awards gala this Thursday evening, you can get a free front row seat thanks to live streaming of the program honoring six great mentors. This year’s top mentors are: Legacy: Patrick Ford, worldwide vice chair, chief client officer, chairman, Burson-Marsteller Executive: Aylwin Lewis,…… Continue reading Hear What it Takes to be a Great Mentor