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
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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
4 Ways to Work on PR Without Working in PR
By Greta Banks For most of us, summer is spent working to fill up our résumé and our bank account. If you are lucky enough to have a job or internship in your field, congratulations! However, if not, there’s no need to worry. There are lots of ways to develop public relations skills and experience…… Continue reading 4 Ways to Work on PR Without Working in PR
David Ogilvy’s Janitor
By Rhett Ahlander “You should do standup comedy.” This is the response you’d get if you told me I’d end up at Ogilvy. Ogilvy is one of the oldest and largest advertising agencies in the world. David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948 in New York City. Some of its biggest clients include Coca-Cola, Dove,…… Continue reading David Ogilvy’s Janitor
5 Fundamental Rules of Job Reference Etiquette
I got an unexpected call last week from a reference checker seeking insights about a former employee. I wasn’t aware my former colleague was seeking a new gig, and the screener didn’t disclose what job she was seeking, So, I had to wing my responses. I love my former colleague, but it was poor job-search…… Continue reading 5 Fundamental Rules of Job Reference Etiquette
Job-Seeking Students Nix Industries They Don’t Like
College students are more particular than ever when picking industries where they are willing to work. According to my unscientific survey of communication students at five universities, soon-to-graduate job seekers have absolutely no interest in working in certain major industries, while others consistently rank high on their wish lists. During recent visits to Penn State, Marquette,…… Continue reading Job-Seeking Students Nix Industries They Don’t Like
The Freestyling Art of Networking
By Maret Montanari You either love it or you hate it, but we can all agree on one thing: Networking is an essential skill for a rising public relations professional. Networking is consistently a trending topic, and often hundreds of posts about unlocking your networking potential clog my social feed. I frequently find these articles…… Continue reading The Freestyling Art of Networking