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  David Gallagher 
There was a time when I thought I could cut it as an astronomer.  I actually started a degree in astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin before a kindly graduate advisor steered me toward something more suitable for a man of my limited mathematical acumen.   I toyed with advertising and organizational […]

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  Guest Post by Alexis Bonari   
For anyone who has graduated with that hard-won degree in public relations, the current bleak employment picture can be a bit daunting.  With many of the public sector jobs either vanishing or simply waiting for better times, it may a worthwhile to look in the public sector.  
Military Public Affairs
The U.S. Department […]

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   James O’Shea   
The future of journalism jobs is better than most people fear, according to Jim O’Shea, co-founder and editor of the Chicago News Cooperative, a nonprofit news gathering organization that provides content to the New York Times and subscribers. 
Speaking to a Chicago gathering of Arthur Page Society members last night, Jim confirmed growing sentiment that most […]

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  Myra Borshoff Cook   
Many of my friends knew exactly which career they planned to pursue as soon as they switched the tassel from one side of the mortarboard to the other.  By contrast, I had five jobs in my first six post-college years:  newspaper reporter, high school teacher, junior high teacher, computer programmer and […]

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   Jeff Holmquist 
 
Thinking about becoming a freelancer rather than an employee of a company?  While the flexibility and variety of projects and organizations may be appealing, you need to do your due diligence and prepare before making the switch. 
 
Start by looking inward and realistically determining if you have the characteristics required to be an […]

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When I began my agency career seven years ago, I hadn’t yet heard of a Social Media Strategist.  Come to think of it, I don’t recall seeing the title until maybe two years ago.  Today, agencies and corporations have created a bull market for the digitally savvy.   
Individuals addicted to social media are the best candidates for careers in […]

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Q.  I have been looking for jobs at ad agencies and I see many positions that are available.  I’ve made a lot of contacts through LinkedIn.  The issue I face is that I do not have any traditional ad agency experience.  My major was a discipline that I designed to cover all aspects of advertising from […]

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   Daniel J. Edelman 
PR icon Dan Edelman turns 90 this weekend, and his son, Richard, paid tribute at a birthday celebration Wednesday by listing the 10 reasons for his father’s success.  As a friend, former client and now competitor, I found these 10 principles to be quite moving and full of good advice for anyone pursuing a career […]

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Q.  I graduated a year ago, and luckily got an internship with a major agency.  When the internship was over, there were no full-time jobs so I interviewed elsewhere and landed a job at another agency.  Now, six months later, I have been offered a job at the first agency.  I like my current job, but […]

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Individuals seeking jobs need to form their own network of mentors and coaches.  Knowing the difference between the two support roles is important for the mentor, coach and protégé. 
Most of my mentors and those I mentor have developed over long periods of time.  Some of my mentors are nearby and others live thousands of miles away.  I’ve […]

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