By James Warda Oftentimes, when I’m about to write, inspiration strikes. Not sure why. Not sure how. But it does. Like this morning. I knew I’d be writing a piece for Ron Culp, a friend and PR professor at DePaul University. And I knew it would be mainly for communication students, young pros and other…… Continue reading How the Band Chicago Can Help You Find a Job
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The Gift of John H. Bryan, Jr.
By Anne M. McCarthy On Saturday, members of the Chicago business and civic communities celebrated the life of a legendary CEO, philanthropist and gentleman – John H. Bryan, Jr. When I learned of his passing, my mind instantly flashed back to the countless lessons this gentle giant taught me about business, global citizenship and civility. Thirty…… Continue reading The Gift of John H. Bryan, Jr.
The Intern: Keys to Success
By Lindsey Barber You’ve landed a new internship. Congratulations! Now what? Impressing the interviewers is only the first step. Now comes the hard (or exciting) part – demonstrating that the company made the correct choice in giving you a chance. Public Relations, particularly in the agency setting, is a fast paced world, often leaving new…… Continue reading The Intern: Keys to Success
5 Things to Know About ‘Doing Your Own Thing’
By Mike Hatcliffe After a really bad day at the office when you feel over-worked, underpaid and pulled all out of shape by your manager, we have that daydream. “I should do my own thing”. Friends who are running their own one-person PR shops very successfully, all look happy – right? They don’t have to…… Continue reading 5 Things to Know About ‘Doing Your Own Thing’
Best Cities for Summer Jobs in 2016
With the number of both summer jobs and internships expected to increase this summer and many students looking for work to bridge their finances or grow their professional skills, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2016’s Best Cities for Summer Jobs. To help job seekers find the best short-term employment options, WalletHub’s…… Continue reading Best Cities for Summer Jobs in 2016
My Midtown Experience: Providing High School Students With PR Vision
By Terrence McDaniel Before the summer of 2015, if you were to ask me to imagine the Midtown Center for Boys I would have drawn a blank. So, when I was invited to become the Lead Instructor for the Midtown PR/Journalism Apprenticeship Program, it was that absence of preconceived knowledge that allowed me to paint…… Continue reading My Midtown Experience: Providing High School Students With PR Vision
Rules for Being a Chicago-style PR Person
Until last night, I hadn’t given much thought to the fact that every city and region has its own “style” when it comes to the practice of public relations. In accepting Chicago PRSA’s senior leaders award for significant contributions to the profession, veteran agency executive Rich Jernstedt brilliantly described the 10 “rules” that define the “style…… Continue reading Rules for Being a Chicago-style PR Person
What a Newbie Learned at PRSA Speed-dating
By John Dowling In a room full of 100-plus PR pros, I was the newbie. The place was the PRSA Chicago chapter’s Oct. 21 “speed-dating” event, a great opportunity for me to learn and make connections as I explore opportunities in the communications world. The format: Breakfast, followed by a succession of 15-minute chats with…… Continue reading What a Newbie Learned at PRSA Speed-dating
Always Lead With Kindness. . .And 5 Other Lessons I Learned on Being Happy at Work
By Kathleen Henson Reflecting on what has made me truly happy the past 14+ years owning and running HC, the same things seem to come to mind – being inspired, having flexibility/choices and surrounding myself with people who I truly care about. I was recently invited to appear on NBC’s Today Show to talk about finding…… Continue reading Always Lead With Kindness. . .And 5 Other Lessons I Learned on Being Happy at Work
Networking Requires You To Take First Step
Building a professional network takes time and effort, but many Millennials do little to take advantage of opportunities to tap individuals who might help their careers. This point of view is supported by agency and corporate executives I’ve talked with over the past several months. All are surprised with the laissez-faire attitudes towards effective networking. This isn’t…… Continue reading Networking Requires You To Take First Step