Working at Ogilvy Chicago over the summer as an account management intern was an incredible experience. Being at an agency with almost 600 employees was certainly an eye-opening experience. I really enjoyed working in account management because I was able to see projects from creative brief to keyline approval. Somewhere in between the hundreds (which…… Continue reading College Senior Career Preparation Checklist
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12 Interviews and Still No Job? Time For Action
Q. I’m getting frustrated because I’ve gone back to the same company 12 separate times, yet I have no idea if I’m a serious candidate. I didn’t hear anything for the past three weeks so I called the HR recruiter today and she said I’m still a finalist, but they want me to return to meet others. Is this normal…… Continue reading 12 Interviews and Still No Job? Time For Action
Interning In Another City: The Big Apple Experience
Packing the bags and moving to New York was a big decision, both professionally and personally. Coming from Chicago where there are so many great opportunities in public relations, deciding whether or not to go to New York for the summer was difficult. Ultimately, the corporate opportunity available in the Big Apple proved to be the…… Continue reading Interning In Another City: The Big Apple Experience
Day in the Life of an Intern: No Two Days Are Alike
I started my internship at Ketchum in early June, and no two days have been alike. That’s why it’s difficult for me to describe a day-in-the-life of a Ketchum intern. It should come as no surprise that I enlisted my fellow interns to help me describe the typical day of a Ketchum intern. Ketchum’s Chicago…… Continue reading Day in the Life of an Intern: No Two Days Are Alike
The Protocol of Social Event Networking
Upon entering the jam-packed PRSA reception in Chicago last week, a senior public relations leader was accosted by young job seekers. Midway through the evening, I suggested that he remove his name tag, but he already had been scouted out by most of the attendees. “I’m exhausted and I’m not getting a chance to talk…… Continue reading The Protocol of Social Event Networking
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
4 Tips for PR Pros Working With Journalists
Last week, BPRS (Black Public Relations Society of Chicago) and NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) hosted a panel entitled “The Ties That Bind” addressing the ever-relevant topic of how journalists and PR professionals can best work together. In an inspired move, the panel was comprised entirely of speakers who had worked in both…… Continue reading 4 Tips for PR Pros Working With Journalists