By Luke Smith If you’ve decided to trade your 9-5 job for the gig economy, you’re not alone. About 61% of freelancers stepped into the gig economy by choice, and a large percentage of them are writers. Now, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, some people who lost their traditional jobs and took on freelancing gigs…… Continue reading Tips for New Freelance Writers
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Tips on Taking the Right Step Forward as a Work-From-Home Professional in Search of a Job
By Eva Benoit The rapid spread of the coronavirus seemed to come out of nowhere a year ago, and just as quickly, we saw certain sectors of the economy take a downhill turn. While some professions such as public relations did a pretty good job of making the transition to remote work, others didn’t, and…… Continue reading Tips on Taking the Right Step Forward as a Work-From-Home Professional in Search of a Job
Innovative Online Program Graduates 1,800 Future Pros
By Corrie J. Younginer Over the past eight weeks, I had the chance to (virtually) learn alongside other budding PR pros during the PR Council’s Agency Ready Certificate program. In order to complete the certificate, participants must have earned 20 CEUs- 14 required courses and six electives. The process was surprisingly personal since I was…… Continue reading Innovative Online Program Graduates 1,800 Future Pros
Update Your Resume Regularly
The days of working 40 years for the same company and retiring with a nice pension and a gold watch have long since come and gone. Job hopping is the new normal for members of the Millennial Generation (born between 1977-1997), who have an average stay of just 4.4 years at each job. According to…… Continue reading Update Your Resume Regularly
5 Ways Social Media Can Improve Public Relations
The way the public views a brand, person, or company is dependent on how well they are presented socially. Although advertisements will shed a positive light on the available services or products offered by these instances, it is the public interaction that can solidify that positive aspect or ruin a reputation. Keeping the public “in-the-loop”…… Continue reading 5 Ways Social Media Can Improve Public Relations
Freelancing: Career or Bridge to Full-Time
Q. Since graduating a year ago, I have been unsuccessful in landing a full-time job but I’ve picked up several freelance assignments. I enjoy the work, lifestyle, and make decent money. Is it practical to make a career out of freelancing? A. Many freelancers do quite well, but most would rather be working full…… Continue reading Freelancing: Career or Bridge to Full-Time