By Victoria Fombelle Last Thursday, in the heart of downtown Chicago at DePaul’s College of Communication, public relations students from nine universities and professionals came together to learn and network at The Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Student Session. This event was an extension of Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Gala, which has been uniting…… Continue reading PR Experts Inspire Future Leaders: The #PlankMentor Experience
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5 Essentials for Building a Career
By Alex Thompson When I sought out Ron Culp for career advice in November 2016, I was struggling to receive interest from desirable organizations. Ron urged me to remain steadfast in my commitment to landing a job I was passionate about, and provided invaluable guidance and strategy I could apply to my job search. At…… Continue reading 5 Essentials for Building a Career
A Love Letter to Millennials
By Dave Remund Millennials get a bad rap. So much so that I’m not going to invest a single sentence of this post recapping those concerns and complaints. Let me share, instead, a love letter to Millennials. (Yes, a love letter.) Over the past decade, I have taught, advised and mentored more than a thousand…… Continue reading A Love Letter to Millennials
10 Mistakes New Pros Make and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes are inevitable as you begin your career. Simply being aware of the most common mistakes can keep career damage to a minimum. Avoiding them entirely will propel your career. Based on my personal experience and observation, here are the 10 most common early-stage career mistakes: Over confidence. Sometimes there is a fine line between…… Continue reading 10 Mistakes New Pros Make and How to Avoid Them
Remembering Ward White and Ed Block Through Their Words of Advice for Young PR Pros
Memorial Services were held over the weekend for two of the great thought leaders of public relations, Ed Block and Ward White. Throughout their accomplishment-rich careers, Ed and Ward helped advance the credibility and authority of public relations. They also were dedicated mentors, who shared their wisdom with colleagues and aspiring PR pros. In this…… Continue reading Remembering Ward White and Ed Block Through Their Words of Advice for Young PR Pros
Avoid Looking Like a Job Hopper
By Andrew Gagen “Looks like a job hopper”. That’s something a recruiter hears quite often. Clients review a resume and look at the employment dates. If someone has switched jobs frequently it causes a red flag. When it comes to switching jobs, how often is too often? That’s what I wanted to find out. According…… Continue reading Avoid Looking Like a Job Hopper
Both Hands On Career Steering Wheel
Ever think there are simply too many career options — especially in marketing/communications? If so, you’re correct. The list of multi-industry titles is almost endless: public relations account executive; advertising creative director; sales promotions supervisor; graphic designer; event planner; search engine marketer; mobile commerce god/dess. What should an ambitious climber, like you, do? Recognize that…… Continue reading Both Hands On Career Steering Wheel
PR Pros Offer Interview and Job Start Tips
PRSA Chicago recently invited young professionals to the “Taking a Closer Look at Food” workshop to help attendees gain perspective into the evolving PR world. The workshop included a panel led by Ketchum Midwest Director Bill Zucker that offered tips on how to become a more successful PR professional. The following are tips recorded by young…… Continue reading PR Pros Offer Interview and Job Start Tips
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
Betsy’s Gift for PR Students and Pros: Great Advice
Even though she is no longer with us, I’m confident public relations pioneer Betsy Plank is watching with delight from Above today as students and professionals celebrate her 90th birthday by reflecting on her immeasurable contributions to our profession. Whenever any of us talked with Betsy, no matter how busy she might have been with…… Continue reading Betsy’s Gift for PR Students and Pros: Great Advice