Young professionals are looking for more from their careers than a corner office and a paycheck. They want a sense of purpose, freedom to control their schedules, and the opportunity for continued professional and personal growth. If you aren’t getting those from your current position, it might be time to consider a move. It’s never…… Continue reading Knowing When to Switch Careers and How to Take the Leap
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Millennial Advice to Peers: Please Do Not Disturb
It seems like we spend more time looking down rather than up these days. We flow through the motions of everyday life plugged into a tiny, mobile gadget — checking the scores of sporting events, chatting with friends or sending out emails. The enticing, rectangular object is becoming an addiction that we, as millennials, can’t…… Continue reading Millennial Advice to Peers: Please Do Not Disturb
Five Women PR Pros and Their Success Stories
Public relations is about so much more than writing press releases and going out to events. It’s also about constantly dealing with problems and fixing them in style. Guest post writer Briana North profiles five successful PR women who have done that – and so much more. The one thing they have in common – in…… Continue reading Five Women PR Pros and Their Success Stories
‘Employee Engagement’ Careers Increase Thanks to Proof Internal Communications Affects Bottom Line
Young professionals looking for jobs aren’t necessarily seeking out only positions that pay well. Since they’re just starting to shape their career paths, they want to work in a challenging but pleasant work environment. While many firms provide PR and HR services, employee engagement is just beginning to emerge as a significant discipline being sought by…… Continue reading ‘Employee Engagement’ Careers Increase Thanks to Proof Internal Communications Affects Bottom Line
4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on PR Career
A career in PR requires much more than a college degree. Although education is always an essential requirement for pursuing a successful career, Public Relations is a different ballgame. Here, it’s sometimes more about what you show rather than what you know that matters. So how do you know if this is a career for…… Continue reading 4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding on PR Career
The Brevity Mandate
If you cannot manage people’s inattention, you’ll likely mismanage your career. Attention spans are in a tailspin. In 2000, the average was 12 seconds and now it’s only eight. Professionals are interrupted 50-60 an hour, often unable to get back to the task at hand. The majority of people admit ignoring half the e-mails…… Continue reading The Brevity Mandate
Job Search Tips to Stand Out in a Crowd
You have a well-polished resume, the perfect cover letter and are feeling confident that your efforts will get you over the hump to an interview. But is that enough? The average number of people who apply for any given job is 118 and only 20 percent of those applicants actually get an interview, Forbes reports.…… Continue reading Job Search Tips to Stand Out in a Crowd