By Anne Gaertner LinkedIn is a digital representation of your network. Many students are tempted to press “Connect” and move on. No message, no context. The person becomes just another one of your “connections.” Or are they? A connection is built on a relationship. Without a solid foundation, there’s no relationship. The best way…… Continue reading Stop Sending Blank Invites: The Power of Personalized LinkedIn Requests
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Why Every PR Student and Young Pro Should Have 500+ LinkedIn Connections (and How to Get Them)
Ask anyone who has taken one of my classes, and they might tell you how often I harp on about the importance of increasing their LinkedIn connections if they want to be taken seriously by prospective employers. Most students politely listen and say they will try, and now and then, I’ll hear from students…… Continue reading Why Every PR Student and Young Pro Should Have 500+ LinkedIn Connections (and How to Get Them)
Don’t Suspend Your Job Search During Holidays
During an email exchange last month with an unemployed friend who is looking for a job, we had difficulty finding a time for a Zoom call due to his jammed schedule, not mine. When we finally talked yesterday afternoon, he explained how busy he has been with conversations and initial interviews with several organizations.…… Continue reading Don’t Suspend Your Job Search During Holidays
The Slow, Painful Death of the Résumé, AI ‘Slop’ & Importance of Your Network
A few years ago, I suggested to a PRSSA group that they should wad up and throw away their resumes. I reiterated the same point last year as I urged Culpwrit readers to focus on social media – particularly LinkedIn – rather than their resumes. Little did I realize at the time that…… Continue reading The Slow, Painful Death of the Résumé, AI ‘Slop’ & Importance of Your Network
Seniors: Now is the Time to Set Yourself Up for Success
By Tiffin Jernstedt Seniors, your final semester is here, and now is the time to set yourself up for success after graduation. The transition from college to career can feel overwhelming, but small, consistent actions will make a big impact. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Update your LinkedIn and engage.…… Continue reading Seniors: Now is the Time to Set Yourself Up for Success
How LinkedIn is Preparing Me for a PR Career
By Katherine Tankersley As a Journalism and Advertising student interested in public relations, I am constantly looking for ways to develop my writing skills to prepare for career opportunities in public relations (PR). I am a fully online student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). Unfortunately, only the journalism degree is fully online –…… Continue reading How LinkedIn is Preparing Me for a PR Career
Develop a PR Superpower: The Art of Networking
By Nicole Paulson Networking. For some, it’s as natural as breathing. For others, it’s about as appealing as a trip to the DMV. But fear not, mastering the art of networking is a superpower anyone can unlock. Think of it like leveling up your social skills. You’ll be the networking ninja who always knows…… Continue reading Develop a PR Superpower: The Art of Networking
Forget About Your Resume. Focus on Social Media
“Forget about your resume. Focus on social media.” Those two bits of advice have been heard often by most of my students at DePaul as well as other aspiring PR pros whenever I discuss job searches. Of course, I really don’t mean you can seriously wad up and throw away your resume, but social…… Continue reading Forget About Your Resume. Focus on Social Media
Rip Up Your Resume: Focus on Your LinkedIn Profile
I raised some eyebrows at a lecture to graduating seniors at a west coast college in June when I suggested they tear up their resumes. I quickly added that I really didn’t mean getting rid of their resumes, but it was my way of getting their attention to spend more time developing their LinkedIn…… Continue reading Rip Up Your Resume: Focus on Your LinkedIn Profile
Expand Your LinkedIn Network During Holidays
Last week, I advised students at Brigham Young University-Idaho to tear up their resumes and focus on their LinkedIn profiles. The same advice applies to in-person holiday networking which may take another year or two to return to pre-pandemic levels of opportunity. So, devote the hours you might otherwise have spent at a social…… Continue reading Expand Your LinkedIn Network During Holidays