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Program Introduces Young Men to PR Careers
A unique seven-week summer program aimed at increasing the number of young minority men considering public relations as a career option just wrapped up at the Midtown Center for Boys in Chicago. Judging from initial feedback, the program was a success since none of the students initially was aware of the career potential of PR, but…… Continue reading Program Introduces Young Men to PR Careers
Engagement Builds Collaborative Workplace
Leadership insights aplenty come from David Prosperi, Vice President of Global Public Relations, Aon plc, during his interview with DePaul graduate student Lindsey Barber. David was one of 17 business executives and public relations leaders who volunteered to sit down with students in my spring quarter leadership class. Results of the students’ research and interviews…… Continue reading Engagement Builds Collaborative Workplace
Leadership Series Features Student Interviews of Prominent Business and Civic Executives
Rather than simply confining their final leadership presentations to fellow students and me, DePaul grad students worked with communications consulting firm Gagen MacDonald to share their efforts with a much broader audience–the world.
‘Freshmen’ List What They Wish They Learned
Four young PR pros tell deans and profs things they wish they learned in college during panel discussion at the 2014 Academic Summit in Chicago.
5 Simple Steps to Beating the Summer Job Rush
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) confirms that summer is one of the busiest times of year for job hunting, and that certainly backs up my own experience as a recruiter – generally June to July means non-stop emails and phone calls, thousands of new resumes dumped on my desk and an almost…… Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to Beating the Summer Job Rush
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
How to Supervise. Like a Boss.
I’ve worked in agency PR for a little more than three years and can confidently say I have the basics down pat. I can write, organize and present well. “Will do!” is part of my everyday vernacular. I can put on my happy face for the right people when needed, then switch it up, put…… Continue reading How to Supervise. Like a Boss.
5 Good Reasons Why You Should Join a Professional Association
Professional associations have been pivotal to my career and success. Unfortunately, far too many professionals in the marketing/advertising/public relations industry feel that they are too busy to engage with a professional association. As a marketing executive I am always busy— but am actually less stressed on a day-to-day basis as a result of what I…… Continue reading 5 Good Reasons Why You Should Join a Professional Association
Saluting The All Important ‘Front Desk’
“For nearly 25 years, Georgia Enty has literally been the face of Ketchum. Whether a job candidate, a client or a prospect, their first impression upon visiting the Ketchum Chicago office was formed based on that initial friendly greeting from Georgia at the front desk. And needless to say, Georgia leaves one heck of a…… Continue reading Saluting The All Important ‘Front Desk’