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Weigh Pros and Cons of Freelance Career
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Freelancing: Career or Bridge to Full-Time
Q. Since graduating a year ago, I have been unsuccessful in landing a full-time job but I’ve picked up several freelance assignments. I enjoy the work, lifestyle, and make decent money. Is it practical to make a career out of freelancing? A. Many freelancers do quite well, but most would rather be working full…… Continue reading Freelancing: Career or Bridge to Full-Time
5 Sites for PR and Media Job Seekers
Guest post by Melissa Tamura There are many websites specifically designed for public relations and media job seekers. With the internet, the search can become monotonous and overwhelming. There are only a few sites that are even worth a visit however, and those go above and beyond in the resources that they offer to help…… Continue reading 5 Sites for PR and Media Job Seekers
Online Portfolio or Resume? Try Both
After being critical of the bold, four-color resume of a senior I met during a visit to the University of Kansas, I recently received a toned down resume from him–but it still looked like an Oscar-nominated movie ad in the New York Post. The resume was cluttered with too many type faces and sizes, and featured a 2″ x 3″ photo. My…… Continue reading Online Portfolio or Resume? Try Both
Starting or Escaping Your Own PR Business
Over the weekend, I heard from two friends–one who has decided to start his own PR consulting business, and another who wants to abandon his 3-year-old freelance practice and return to a full-time agency job. I wish the call order had been turned around since I perhaps was overly encouraging to the first caller. Meanwhile, the…… Continue reading Starting or Escaping Your Own PR Business
UK Job Boards
Online job boards are cropping up like crocus in spring. While we’ve highlighted several U.S. job boards, there also are a growing number of sites covering jobs in the United Kingdom. I looked at several job boards over the weekend, and asked U.K. blogger Richard Bailey to weigh in on those I selected. Here are our picks for current U.K.-based…… Continue reading UK Job Boards
CSR Job Sites
Interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) is growing faster than actual jobs in the field. However, the growth rate for CSR positions outpaces most areas of public relations. A number of CSR-related job sites list a an increasing number of opportunities. Here are some of the CSR/green job sites compiled by Green Jobs Network, many of which…… Continue reading CSR Job Sites
Novel Unemployment Site: The Canned.com
A friend called yesterday to advise me that his job is being eliminated at the end of January. While the holiday is a lousy time to learn such news, he is cool, calm and collected thanks to a decent severance from his current employer. He also is positive about PR job prospects in the new year. …… Continue reading Novel Unemployment Site: The Canned.com
Baker’s Dozen Entry-Level Job and Career Sites
Help build a list of useful resources for entry-level job searches. Here’s a dozen that I’ve checked out. Share your favorites or review any of these via Comment box below. Career Guidance – Free “super-site” for students, recent grads. AfterCollege – Sizable job data bank from 30,000 employers. Campus Career Center – Entry-level job search tips.…… Continue reading Baker’s Dozen Entry-Level Job and Career Sites