As she entered last week’s PRSA senior leaders’ reception in Chicago, an unemployed pro said she was advised by friends and a recruiter to shut down her job search until mid-January. I disagreed and challenged her to expand her network by meeting six new individuals before the end of the party. She accepted the challenge…… Continue reading Holiday Networking Conversation Survival Guide
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6 Tips to Help You Ace the Writing Test
Gone are the days you interviewed, got a job offer and then had to take a perfunctory writing test. Today, a growing number of companies and agencies now require applicants to pass writing tests before they even get considered for an interview. Perhaps this new wrinkle stems from the fact that over 60% of applicants…… Continue reading 6 Tips to Help You Ace the Writing Test
10 Qualities of Strong Job Seekers
By Mike Fulton I have had the good fortune of meeting and counseling thousands of job seekers during my life. Former interns and co-workers, my alumni network, congressional aides, reporters and editors seeking to transition their careers, college professors on behalf of their top students, graduates of my own online course, colleagues in professional associations,…… Continue reading 10 Qualities of Strong Job Seekers
Protect Your Social Security Number–Even if Recruiter Asks
Q. I was contacted by a recruiter who saw my resume and wants to refer me to an unidentified company seeking a PR professional. He said he needed the last four digits of my Social Security number before he could present me to his client. Said they want to run a background check prior to…… Continue reading Protect Your Social Security Number–Even if Recruiter Asks
Life After College: How to Get Your First Job
Getting a job fresh out of college can seem daunting. With many employers limiting their doors to those with actual field experience, many college graduates end up taking unpaid internships or low level positions that do not allow them to practice the skill set they’ve learned in college. And while underemployment rates have fallen below…… Continue reading Life After College: How to Get Your First Job
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Internship Searching? Check Out Smaller Markets
If you’re currently looking for an internship, you realize it’s especially difficult thanks to the more than 50,000 students enrolled in public relations programs in the U.S. While major cities have the largest number of PR-related opportunities, there are far more people competing for jobs in those markets. Just when I was running out of internship…… Continue reading Internship Searching? Check Out Smaller Markets
How to Find Your First PR Job: Survival Guide
By Michelle Arios Whether you’re gradating soon or looking to gain some experience in the work world, getting your first PR job can be tough. Many companies want to hire someone with a proven track record, which is next to impossible when almost every HR department wants you to work with someone else first. Here are…… Continue reading How to Find Your First PR Job: Survival Guide
Graduates: What It Now Takes to Land a Job
Good News: There will be 5% more jobs for college graduates this year than in 2016, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employees (NACE). Bad News: Most employers feel college students aren’t fully prepared for what is expected of them in the real world. According to today’s Wall Street Journal, job-seeking seniors…… Continue reading Graduates: What It Now Takes to Land a Job
5 Essentials for Building a Career
By Alex Thompson When I sought out Ron Culp for career advice in November 2016, I was struggling to receive interest from desirable organizations. Ron urged me to remain steadfast in my commitment to landing a job I was passionate about, and provided invaluable guidance and strategy I could apply to my job search. At…… Continue reading 5 Essentials for Building a Career