Over the past few weeks, I’ve watched several different student teams go above and beyond their normal coursework to impress professionals in the public relations and advertising world. Grand prize winners of the Arthur W. Page Society’s case study competition picked up their prizes and addressed the organization’s annual spring meeting in New York. Needless…… Continue reading Award Programs Build Career Skills, Resumes and Impress Prospective Employers
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Jim O’Rourke On the Importance of Reading
Ask James O’Rourke IV about books and you’ll hear everything from a touching story about a woman who personally shopped for books for him in Cambridge, England; a rundown of his daily reading routine; a few rants about Jeff Bezos and Amazon; and a confession about his inability to get rid of his piles of…… Continue reading Jim O’Rourke On the Importance of Reading
‘Freshmen’ List What They Wish They Learned
Four young PR pros tell deans and profs things they wish they learned in college during panel discussion at the 2014 Academic Summit in Chicago.
5 Tips for Landing an Internship in Change Management and Employee Engagement
In today’s market finding a job is no easy task and landing a great job is even more difficult. Increasing your chances of success in the hunt for a great job hinges on having a solid internship experience. This was the road that several young professionals, including myself, journeyed at Ketchum Change. Otherwise known as…… Continue reading 5 Tips for Landing an Internship in Change Management and Employee Engagement
Career Quick Start Via Volunteerism
Tom O’Keefe graduated from Villanova University last year and asked himself “now what”? He found his answer and writes about it in a short, thoughtful post on Career Realism. In this bleak job market, Tom answered his own question with another question: “Did you know you don’t necessarily need a job or internship to gain relevant experience in your…… Continue reading Career Quick Start Via Volunteerism