By Jenny Foss How in the heck are you supposed to “network” when everyone is scrambling to relearn and teach their kids geometry, find a gosh-darned package of toilet paper within county limits, and get through a conference call before the dog starts barking (again) at every stupid thing outside? I mean, reaching out to…… Continue reading How to Keep Job Search Networking Going (Without Looking Like an Insensitive Clod)
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Don’t Let COVID-19 Headlines Delay Your Job Search
During the past two weeks of otherwise depressing news, I was thrilled to hear from four excited young PR pros who received and accepted new job offers. I wanted to share this positive news since contrary to the surge in Labor Department unemployment numbers, many companies and agencies are still hiring. In full disclosure, three…… Continue reading Don’t Let COVID-19 Headlines Delay Your Job Search
What It Takes to Get That Job After Graduation?
By Chris Komisarjevsky No doubt, there are rising seniors at colleges and universities throughout the country – including some set to graduate next semester or even next year – who are asking themselves: “What career is right for me? And how am I going to get the job I want?” There’s no simple answer. Competition…… Continue reading What It Takes to Get That Job After Graduation?
3 Tips for Navigating Interviews When You’re Working Full Time
By Christina Stokes If you’re already working full time, looking for a new job might feel like you’re taking on another full-time job. As it is, job-hunting can seem overwhelming. But, seeing as most people do not have an endless cash flow to quit their current job in order to search, here are some tips…… Continue reading 3 Tips for Navigating Interviews When You’re Working Full Time
Compelling Cover Letters: Why They Still Matter
By Jill O’Mahony Stewart Are cover letters still necessary? This question comes up a lot. As bots screen our resumes, we wonder if we really need an accompanying cover letter. A resounding “yes” comes from the online world supporting job seekers: “… far too often, job seekers treat the cover letter as an afterthought to…… Continue reading Compelling Cover Letters: Why They Still Matter
10 Questions to Assure a Successful Job Change
By Kevin Donnellon It’s a good time to be looking for a new job. There’s greater opportunity and lots of movement among job candidates, and most of it seems positive. Consider these statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: • On the last business day of July, the job openings level was little changed at…… Continue reading 10 Questions to Assure a Successful Job Change
3 Tips for Job Search Success: Differentiate, Network & Build Attention Getting Resume
Before I caught my breath to write about a great visit last week to the University of Florida, the UF PRSSA chapter beat me to it. While I would have talked more about the impressive students and faculty I met during my three days in Gainesville, their post pretty much sums up the key points from my…… Continue reading 3 Tips for Job Search Success: Differentiate, Network & Build Attention Getting Resume
How to Prepare for a PR Interview
Public relations professionals rely on personality, research and quick-wit to find success in their roles. This can make interviewing within the industry intimidating, especially as a newcomer to the field or a recent grad. It’s important, therefore, to prepare for the interview days, if not weeks, in advance so that you’re well-equipped to impress and land the…… Continue reading How to Prepare for a PR Interview
How to Land an Informational Interview
Spring is the most active job cycle of the year when you stand the best chance to find and land a new opportunity or that all-important first internship, according to recruiters and job boards. But competition also is greater this time of year, so you must find ways to stand out against the hordes of others…… Continue reading How to Land an Informational Interview
Four Steps to Success at Your Next Job Interview
By Eva Benoit Arguably, there is nothing as intimidating as going on a job interview. However, there are ways to prepare yourself so you’ll worry less and dazzle your prospective employer more. If you’re looking to do your best at your next job interview, here is all you need to know. Most applicants for PR jobs…… Continue reading Four Steps to Success at Your Next Job Interview