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
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‘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.
Showcase Your Resume, Talent Via E-Portfolio
For someone who carried a scrapbook-type portfolio to his first few interviews, I became an early supporter of e-portfolios as an efficient way for job seekers to creatively present their resumes and work samples to prospective employers. Finding the time to develop a job-winning portfolio isn’t easy for college students, but many colleges now give students…… Continue reading Showcase Your Resume, Talent Via E-Portfolio
End Debate Over ePortfolios: Just Do It!
To do, or not to do an ePortfolio? That appears to be the question facing many soon-to-graduate students as they prepare for highly competitive job searches. Unless you have a job locked up already, the answer is a no brainer. An ePortfolio can boost your employment chances unless you do a lousy job with it.…… Continue reading End Debate Over ePortfolios: Just Do It!
Reference Checks: Last Hurdle to Your Job Offer
Gone are the days when job applicants controlled the reference-checking process by providing “References Upon Request” and employers conducted formulaic interviews. Today, references can come from just about anybody–a former boss, a peer, a favorite professor or even a receptionist.
In His Own Words: Larry Foster’s Career Advice
Larry Foster, former Corporate Vice President of Public Relations at Johnson & Johnson, generously shared his career thoughts with aspiring public relations professionals in my Public Relations Leadership course last April. The following advice seems appropriate to share on a day that we remember this legend of our profession: In launching a public relations career I think it is…… Continue reading In His Own Words: Larry Foster’s Career Advice
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
The Power of Encouragement
In this season of graduations, it’s interesting to note that graduation speeches can be inspiring, deadly dull, or even insulting. Advice to grads often includes admonitions to “suck it up,” “pay your dues,” or “it’s not just about you.” A recent college reunion reminded me how important even random words of encouragement can be…… Continue reading The Power of Encouragement