Frustrated with the lack of follow-up by aspiring PR professionals (see previous post), I decided to pick the brain of a Millennial I recently met who is a LinkedIn 500+ member and consummate networker. Following graduation from Michigan State, Allison Dreiband traveled the country with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, which she says is “the best PR…… Continue reading 5 Networking Tips to Make You Memorable
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Networking Requires You To Take First Step
Building a professional network takes time and effort, but many Millennials do little to take advantage of opportunities to tap individuals who might help their careers. This point of view is supported by agency and corporate executives I’ve talked with over the past several months. All are surprised with the laissez-faire attitudes towards effective networking. This isn’t…… Continue reading Networking Requires You To Take First Step
Dining for Women: A Network for Positive Change
After hearing about Dining for Women from one of the guest speakers in my class, I encouraged students to accept the invitation to participate. And, of course, I asked for a recap of the experience via this guest post by MaLeah Peterson. The Dining for Women concept is simple: A member of the chapter hosts dinner,…… Continue reading Dining for Women: A Network for Positive Change
Students: Seek Out Opportunities to Network
It is never too early or even too late to start networking. Just because you missed some events does not mean you should let other pass you by again. As students, we must be willing to put ourselves out there in the professional world to soak in the knowledge and experience provided by these opportunities.…… Continue reading Students: Seek Out Opportunities to Network
10 Surefire Ways to Brand Yourself
Jon HarrisMany public relations professionals are so busy working for their clients that they pay little attention to building their personal brands. Jon Harris, chief communications officer at Hillshire Brands, has been able to successfully juggle both, and have fun in the process. Beginning his career as an intern for a New York radio station…… Continue reading 10 Surefire Ways to Brand Yourself
Expert Advice: How to Network Over Spring Break
This article by Gianna Sen-Gupta was written for Nerd Scholar and features networking advice from several academics, including Culpwrit. Every year, students flock to popular spring break destinations such as Daytona Beach, Cabo, and Cancun. For them, spring break is a chance to blow off some much-needed steam away from their daily routine. But for students…… Continue reading Expert Advice: How to Network Over Spring Break
Resumes: Stick to Facts, Not Tricks
Q. My friends and mentor tell me I have a strong resume, but it’s not getting me very far. After reading the Wall Street Journal article on creative job searches, I am wondering if I should create a non-traditional resume to set me apart from others. A. While a vast majority of resumes stick to…… Continue reading Resumes: Stick to Facts, Not Tricks
Close the Loop: 4 Simple Steps to Maintain and Grow Your Network and Personal Brand
Closing the loop. In technical terms, it means the completion of a signal cycle from the input through the output phase usually associated with computer technology. Most business people know it as completing the circle of communication between friends, clients or in this case people who have been in your network during your job…… Continue reading Close the Loop: 4 Simple Steps to Maintain and Grow Your Network and Personal Brand
The Protocol of Social Event Networking
Upon entering the jam-packed PRSA reception in Chicago last week, a senior public relations leader was accosted by young job seekers. Midway through the evening, I suggested that he remove his name tag, but he already had been scouted out by most of the attendees. “I’m exhausted and I’m not getting a chance to talk…… Continue reading The Protocol of Social Event Networking
Launching a Belated, Post-Graduation Job Search
Q. A friend who just started her internship told me about your blog as she chastised me for not having looked for a PR job before graduating last month. I have a valid excuse since I had to work two jobs on campus to pay for college, so I don’t know where to start, nor do…… Continue reading Launching a Belated, Post-Graduation Job Search