By Jon Kovach, Jr. Even if it seems like the job world is temporarily closed to you, opportunities exist for those who think outside the box and consider doing things organizations need to get done. Creatively filling those needs with your current skills and interests will very likely lead to a job you love. I…… Continue reading Finding PR Jobs and Income Opportunities Amidst COVID-19 Requires Thinking Outside the Box
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Agency Leaders Face PR Boom Pause, Create Innovative Program to Get New Grads ‘Agency Ready’
Like college seniors today, I graduated into a recession where jobs in my chosen field were hard to find. It took three months, but I eventually landed a job. The job market is far more unpredictable this spring. In search of some optimism and tips for the Class of 2020, I talked with several PR…… Continue reading Agency Leaders Face PR Boom Pause, Create Innovative Program to Get New Grads ‘Agency Ready’
This is Not the Time for Generic Resumes: Customize
By Haley Lyles Setting out on a job hunt can be daunting. Depending on how widely you cast your net, you may find hundreds of job opportunities that each have different application requirements. Some jobs have lengthy application forms, cover letter requirements and even skills tests. After completing all of these time-consuming tasks, it can…… Continue reading This is Not the Time for Generic Resumes: Customize
COVID-19 Friendly Alternatives to Summer Internships
By Carly Rogers During what should have been a celebratory time for the class of 2020, we have instead been struggling to come to terms with the current situation surrounding COVID-19. In addition to the fear and anxiety surrounding the novel coronavirus, students must also handle their emotions regarding postponed graduations, rushed goodbyes with friends…… Continue reading COVID-19 Friendly Alternatives to Summer Internships
How to Keep Job Search Networking Going (Without Looking Like an Insensitive Clod)
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)
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