Q. I accepted a job offer from a competing agency last week and told my current boss that I was leaving on Friday. She was upset and told me not to announce anything internally until she could arrange a counter offer. On Monday, she came back with an offer matching the 20% increase from the…… Continue reading Counter Offers Seldom Pay Off Long Term
Tag: Careers
4 Ways to Kill Your Career
In a recent PRSSA Twitter chat, Ron Culp tweeted, “Don’t pretend to know something if you don’t. It’s a career killer. Ask questions sooner than later.” The tweet sparked the question, “What else could kill my career?” among students and professionals alike. I asked a few seasoned professionals to share additional career killers via email.…… Continue reading 4 Ways to Kill Your Career
Knowing When to Switch Careers and How to Take the Leap
Young professionals are looking for more from their careers than a corner office and a paycheck. They want a sense of purpose, freedom to control their schedules, and the opportunity for continued professional and personal growth. If you aren’t getting those from your current position, it might be time to consider a move. It’s never…… Continue reading Knowing When to Switch Careers and How to Take the Leap
10 Reasons Why A Job Interview Can Go Wrong
The atmosphere of today’s shaky economy and overcrowded job market easily affects attitudes about job interviews. Pass the initial candidate screening is already a great achievement and when people rush off to their interviews, they’re really stressed and often forget about some basic, but important details. When going to a job interview, you simply must remember…… Continue reading 10 Reasons Why A Job Interview Can Go Wrong
7 Signs You’ve Been at Your Job Too Long
Even if your job is paying the bills, it’s natural to feel unstimulated at work if the tasks or profession become dull or uninspiring in your mind. This is a fairly common feeling among those who have been at their jobs for an extended period of time. Even if they feel like they may want…… Continue reading 7 Signs You’ve Been at Your Job Too Long
Writing, Time Management and Presentation Skills Are Keys To Success in New PR Job
Walking into the office on the first day of your first PR job without having an understanding about the basics of good PR is not a great idea. If you want to shine in your job, you must keep in mind the following tips. Writing high-impact press releases Writing press releases is an integral part…… Continue reading Writing, Time Management and Presentation Skills Are Keys To Success in New PR Job
Beginning Your Career: Location Tips & Advice
An increasing number of Millennials today no longer feel major geographic moves are necessary to launch their careers. Sometimes it is the best way to jump start your career.
“You work in PR? So you do advertising, right?”
PR is not (just) taking calls from journalists and selling people products and ideas they don’t need. It’s so much more than you can see on the surface: Creative writing, editorial work, strategic planning, project and event management etc. When you’re talking about PR, you’re talking about the interface between a brand and the opinion…… Continue reading “You work in PR? So you do advertising, right?”
The Dream Job vs. The Better-Paying Job: Which Should You Choose?
Most of us, at some point or another in our lives, will question whether or not we are fulfilling our purpose and life dreams. Perhaps you promote a lawyer or sports team when you really wish you were helping environmental causes or spreading the word about endangered animals. Maybe you even found the job…… Continue reading The Dream Job vs. The Better-Paying Job: Which Should You Choose?
10 Surefire Ways to Brand Yourself
Jon HarrisMany public relations professionals are so busy working for their clients that they pay little attention to building their personal brands. Jon Harris, chief communications officer at Hillshire Brands, has been able to successfully juggle both, and have fun in the process. Beginning his career as an intern for a New York radio station…… Continue reading 10 Surefire Ways to Brand Yourself