Contrary to popular opinion, agencies and companies don’t flip a switch and turn off hiring during holidays. Yes, year-end vacations and social events can slow down the process but smart job seekers will use this time of year to implement seasonal-specific job search game plans. Recruiters confirm a year-round need to fill new jobs. Edelman SVP of recruiting Travis Kessel…… Continue reading December Job Search Game Plan
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5 Very Good Reasons to Join PRSSA (Even if No Chapter Exists on Your Campus)
Even if a PRSSA chapter doesn’t exist on your campus, you can become an affiliate member and receive benefits of national membership.
First 90 Days on the Job
This is the exciting time of year when a lot of recent graduates and young professionals are landing jobs. The first several weeks in a new job are usually both exciting and filled with a certain amount of anxiety. Your new relationships and the unfamiliar corporate culture also can be a source of apprehension as you figure out how best…… Continue reading First 90 Days on the Job
Expert Advice: How to Network Over Spring Break
This article by Gianna Sen-Gupta was written for Nerd Scholar and features networking advice from several academics, including Culpwrit. Every year, students flock to popular spring break destinations such as Daytona Beach, Cabo, and Cancun. For them, spring break is a chance to blow off some much-needed steam away from their daily routine. But for students…… Continue reading Expert Advice: How to Network Over Spring Break
4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on PR Career
A career in PR requires much more than a college degree. Although education is always an essential requirement for pursuing a successful career, Public Relations is a different ballgame. Here, it’s sometimes more about what you show rather than what you know that matters. So how do you know if this is a career for…… Continue reading 4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on PR Career
Must-Have PR Tech Tools for Today’s Practitioner
Entry-level public relations hires currently earn an average salary of $32,761, while that sum quickly increases as they earn the next step up the career ladder where they’ll net an average of $44,353 a year until experience and demonstrated accmplishments bounce that number to $100,000 and more, according to salary surveys for the profession. In fact, PR agency personnel average…… Continue reading Must-Have PR Tech Tools for Today’s Practitioner
5 Tips for Landing an Internship in Change Management and Employee Engagement
In today’s market finding a job is no easy task and landing a great job is even more difficult. Increasing your chances of success in the hunt for a great job hinges on having a solid internship experience. This was the road that several young professionals, including myself, journeyed at Ketchum Change. Otherwise known as…… Continue reading 5 Tips for Landing an Internship in Change Management and Employee Engagement
Outstanding Client Service: A Key Skill, Rarely Taught in The Classroom
Many young professionals about to enter the agency world have basic experience in developing PR/advertising campaigns, using social media tools, and writing at a high level. The key experience often missing is the ability to deliver outstanding client service. What it takes to deliver outstanding client service is rarely discussed in college classrooms and often…… Continue reading Outstanding Client Service: A Key Skill, Rarely Taught in The Classroom
Why It’s Important to Have a Career Portfolio
We’re all familiar with the image of the recent Art and Design graduate showing up at their first interview clutching an enormous portfolio of work samples. Although the graduate has her art degree, in this profession, the interviewer almost always asks to see some physical examples of the work before a hiring decision is made. Unless…… Continue reading Why It’s Important to Have a Career Portfolio