Wanna be in PR? 4 Tips for Staying on the Ball
Before I graduated, I had high hopes and dreams of getting into PR. Often times, to get to your goal – to be a successful PR Pro – you need to go through different places, some which will be so far away from your dreams, and time consuming, that you won’t have the time of day to think of your [...]
Tips for a Successful Interview
Many of you are in the final throes of interviewing for your Public Relations entry-level jobs or internships. I myself had an interview with the team at @ArgylePR which went quite well. Even though I did not get the internship, the experience and the opportunity to talk to such wonderful people as Kendra Dubyk was pleasant and engaging. Thank you [...]
My Valedictorian Speech
I just graduated! I wasn’t the valedictorian, but that didn’t stop me from writing my speech! So, here it is! As we look to the future, it is wise to reflect on the past. Indeed, with deep introspection, we may be able to look to the future with humility and confidence. I would like to share with you, three lessons. [...]
Public Relations Job Boards
It’s that time of year again, and hopefully you already have a summer job or internship in the PR Industry. But if you don’t, it’s still not too late. Here are some of the job search engines that I’ve come across which are very fruitful. Remember to spend time creating your profile on each site, and make sure your information [...]
Sour Lesson in Risks of Social Media
Jeff Domansky, The PR Coach, just published an article titled Toxic Waste Gum Recall Leaves Bad Taste. I’ve spoken about the risks of being on social media, and in recent times we’ve seen with BP and Chrysler, how social media should be taken seriously. It is a platform for you to communicate with your clients, but more importantly, for them [...]
