Results from the 2015 PRWeek/Bloom, Gross & Associates Salary Survey Throughout 2014, we could feel the shift, and the changes were palpable: more jobs, faster hiring, a more robust market. Was it a Chicago area phenomenon? Or a nationwide trend? Is it smoke and mirrors, or is it real? What does it all mean for…… Continue reading More Jobs and Salary Growth Make This a Boom Time for Public Relations
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Students Gain Real World Professional Experience
When the nearest major city is hundreds of miles away, a growing number of college PR programs are creating or ramping up student-run firms. This post discusses the University of Alabama’s impressive student-run agency and online magazine.
Professional Development Takes Center Stage
Training and other non-billable activities were eliminated or drastically scaled back by most firms during the seemingly endless Great Recession that allegedly has ended. As a result, a significant portion of an entire generation of public relations talent received minimal training during the critically important early stages of their careers. Young professionals I’ve talked with…… Continue reading Professional Development Takes Center Stage
Write Unforgettable Thank You Notes
Old fashioned thank you notes still get thumbs up from prospective employers.
Writing, Time Management and Presentation Skills Are Keys To Success in New PR Job
Walking into the office on the first day of your first PR job without having an understanding about the basics of good PR is not a great idea. If you want to shine in your job, you must keep in mind the following tips. Writing high-impact press releases Writing press releases is an integral part…… Continue reading Writing, Time Management and Presentation Skills Are Keys To Success in New PR Job
Beginning Your Career: Location Tips & Advice
An increasing number of Millennials today no longer feel major geographic moves are necessary to launch their careers. Sometimes it is the best way to jump start your career.
5 Simple Steps to Beating the Summer Job Rush
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) confirms that summer is one of the busiest times of year for job hunting, and that certainly backs up my own experience as a recruiter – generally June to July means non-stop emails and phone calls, thousands of new resumes dumped on my desk and an almost…… Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to Beating the Summer Job Rush
Don’t Surprise Your Job References
A former colleague called me last week to inquire about someone who used to work at Sara Lee some 20 years ago. I didn’t remember the person at first, but I eventually determined the individual had since gotten married and changed her name. Still, I wasn’t able to give a compelling recommendation since much had…… Continue reading Don’t Surprise Your Job References
Unconventional Graduation Tips From Unlikely CEO
As 3.2 million U.S. college students graduate this month and next, Fred Cook’s advice in his new book, Improvise, is as good as any commencement address. The CEO of global public relations firm Golin Harris discussed his eclectic career with DePaul University public relations students last week, offering tips for those soon entering the “real…… Continue reading Unconventional Graduation Tips From Unlikely CEO
Betsy’s Gift for PR Students and Pros: Great Advice
Even though she is no longer with us, I’m confident public relations pioneer Betsy Plank is watching with delight from Above today as students and professionals celebrate her 90th birthday by reflecting on her immeasurable contributions to our profession. Whenever any of us talked with Betsy, no matter how busy she might have been with…… Continue reading Betsy’s Gift for PR Students and Pros: Great Advice