As someone training the next wave of aspiring communications professionals, I was relieved to see the above headline in this weekend’s Wall Street Journal. However, that encouragement was immediately followed by a second headline of reality: So Does Plenty of Competition. Importantly, employers are actively hiring again. ZipRecruiter today lists nearly 4 million searches in…… Continue reading Lots of Jobs Await the Class of 2021
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PR Career Advice You Should Never Follow
If you’re looking for work in the public relations industry, or you’re hoping to advance in your existing career, you’ll hear all sorts of advice about what you should do to land an interview or a job, what sector you should work in, and how you should grow your career. Although well intended, a lot…… Continue reading PR Career Advice You Should Never Follow
Job Hunting Tips for Finding Work in a New City
If you’re a recent graduate or young professional who recently entered the workforce, your job search may and should include some of the biggest cities throughout the country. Luckily, even during the pandemic, there are PR opportunities from coast to coast and many are starting out virtually, which gives you time to test the waters…… Continue reading Job Hunting Tips for Finding Work in a New City
Tips for Acing Your First Zoom Interview
In the age of remote work, and especially during the coronavirus pandemic, almost all interviews have moved to Zoom or other video platforms. If you’re new to remote work in the PR sector, the hiring process can seem a bit overwhelming. Applying for remote jobs means going up against many more applicants than may have…… Continue reading Tips for Acing Your First Zoom Interview
Accepting the Agency Rose: My Pandemic Job Search
Yes, I’m here for the right (PR)easons. By Alyssa Damato Long before starting my career in public relations, I heard *the* phrase for the first time. A phrase that many people have mixed feelings towards. One that you can either label as cliche, or take advantage of to excel in your career. The phrase? “It’s…… Continue reading Accepting the Agency Rose: My Pandemic Job Search
Considerations Before Relocating for a PR Job
By Luke Smith Moving is stressful, especially these days. A lot of factors have to be kept in mind when it comes to picking up and starting life in a new location. Relocating for a PR position comes with an extra set of considerations that you will have to make. Facing a pandemic economy and…… Continue reading Considerations Before Relocating for a PR Job
Help Your References Land You the Job
An agency recruiter called me last week seeking a reference for a former colleague. I get a lot of reference checking calls, but this time I was surprised. I hadn’t heard from the applicant in more than a few of years. I honestly didn’t know where she was currently working, nor if she even stayed…… Continue reading Help Your References Land You the Job
7 Essential Job Search Tips During The Pandemic
Almost every industry has been affected in some capacity by the pandemic. As a PR professional, you may have noticed a reduction in staff or experienced layoffs or furloughs. While it might be more difficult to secure a new position during these times, companies are still hiring—albeit a bit differently than many are used to.…… Continue reading 7 Essential Job Search Tips During The Pandemic
How To Write A LinkedIn Summary: Expert Tips
By Katie Holmes Let’s talk about how to write an effective LinkedIn summary. Many people leave it blank, or put in some half-effort of just a couple of dull sentences. But LinkedIn summaries are worth writing properly, because it’s highly likely that writing a good one will vastly improve your results on LinkedIn. To help…… Continue reading How To Write A LinkedIn Summary: Expert Tips
Emerging Leaders Offer Tips for Pandemic Life—Professional and Personal
By Will Bradley With the summer officially kicking off — albeit masked, socially-distanced and mostly home-based — the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations recently launched a new online panel series, streamed live on the Center’s Facebook page and titled “Plank Summer Sessions.” The series, focused on topics relevant to the current world of…… Continue reading Emerging Leaders Offer Tips for Pandemic Life—Professional and Personal