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Tweet Q.  Is there any benefit to doing an internship at a newspaper as a reporter as opposed to an internship with a PR firm? What are the pros and cons of each and which one makes you more appealing as a new PR job candidate in today’s market?  -SS A.  Full disclosure:  My first [...]

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TweetI attended a going away party this week for an outstanding intern, who reached the end of her internship.  She did an outstanding job while in her internship, and she did a brilliant job of building an impressive network while on the job.  In fact, she landed another big-agency internship via a PRSA networking event sponsored by her former firm.     Importantly, the young [...]

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Tweet During my first real job search a few recessions ago, I was quite confident about my probability of getting hired by a company where I received positive feedback after each of three interviews.  I felt I was perfect for the job, and it appeared they thought the same.  So I stopped my job-search outreach, which turned out [...]

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TweetFor years, concerns regarding prospective employers gaining access to social media indiscretions largely have been ignored despite warnings by many old-timers, including this blogger.  Today’s New York Times confirms your social media presence is being mined, and what you say and do in SM can hinder your job prospects. Social Intelligence (SI) is a year-old firm that compiles information about [...]

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TweetI was encouraged to write about the growing popularity of  tattoos by coworkers and recruiters who have noticed a rise in the number of job applicants sporting the new fashion craze.  I asked several hiring managers and recruiters this week about their reactions to seeing tattoos on job applicants.  Like me, most said they had no objections [...]

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TweetI asked two of my favorite agency recruiters to provide suggestions in response to this question posed to @Culpwrit by @martell_logan (Lamont Logan of London):  ”. . .could you offer some tips on how to secure a full-time job from an internship?”     Erica Caplan, Vice President/HR, Zocalo Group Tips on how to secure a full-time job from an internship (is [...]

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Tweet Q.  Desperate to set myself apart from other candidates, I gave a Starbuck’s gift card to someone who interviewed me, but I detected a confused look on his face.  Did I make a mistake?  Isn’t it appropriate to give inexpensive gifts as thank-yous for someone taking the time to talk with me?  -SS A.  A [...]

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TweetHello, my name is Kyle Trompeter and I’m unemployed. It has been three years since I graduated from Ball State University, where I laid the groundwork for a career as a TV sports anchor or news reporter.  I was lucky walking across the stage back then… I already had a job lined up.  I was [...]

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TweetWhile this blog mostly focuses on individuals seeking to begin their PR careers, I occasionally get requests from older readers who are concerned about advancing their careers or finding  jobs after being downsized.   Although loaded with basic PR talent, older PR pros often lack social media skills necessary for today’s job market.  Other than encouraging [...]

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switching careers, from journalism to PR,

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