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Q.  Reading Brad Culp’s post confirms what I’ve heard about journalists switching to public relations, but do a lot of PR professionals switch around to different industries within PR?  
One of the major challenges I’m finding as I near graduation is deciding which industry I want to land my post-grad internship or job with. It seems […]

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Q.  I graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in PR. Due to the poor economy; I decided to teach English in Asia for a year.  Now, I am considering teaching for another year and am wondering how this will affect my ability to transition to a PR job when I return to the US.  […]

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Q.  I have worked for two non-profits over the past seven years. While I enjoy it, I’d like to do something that pays a little better.  How can I best position myself to transition from non-profit to corporate or agency work? I’ve done many of the basic PR functions–write releases, pitch, write bios and fact […]

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Q.  I started a new job two days ago, and already have grave concerns about my decision to move here from my former position.  I’m sure I made a mistake.  Do I have to stay for a minimum time?  Recommendations?
A.  When I moved to a new job several years ago, I also felt I made a mistake […]

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Q.  I’ve been with my current agency for two years, and the pay freeze from last year was just lifted at the same time I’ve been offered a job by another firm.  The offer, however, is for only slightly more than I’m currently making.  What should I expect raise wise from my current employer?  Shouldn’t […]

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Q.  I’ve been out of college and working for the past two years.  I was surprised when my prospective new boss asked me how much money I was currently making.  I didn’t expect such a direct question.  Since I need to make more money and am due for a salary adjustment and perhaps a promotion, […]

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Q.  I got more job help than I needed this Christmas as relatives told me about job openings ranging from pharmaceutical sales to community organizer, none of which meets my goal of landing an PR agency job.  When do I throw in the towel and bow to pressure from home and wallet?  -BL
A.  Job experts, including Crootpad, indicate […]

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Q.  When is the best time to apply for internships at a major agency?  I worked at a small agency in Denver last year between my sophomore and junior year, and would now like to pursue an internship at a larger firm perhaps in San Francisco, New York or Chicago.  -MS
A.  Internships run year-round at […]

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Q.  I’ve been seeking a job for the past seven months, and friends tell me nothing happens during the holidays so I’m thinking of taking a vacation to visit my parents in Florida.  When is a good time to start up my job search again?  -TF
A.  While this is a great time to visit Florida, […]

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Q.  I am a new hire in a one-person PR function several levels removed from the C-suite.  How do I get the attention and respect of senior management, especially on issues that need PR input? -DB
A.  Doing your best work on routine assignments is the starting point.  Then find ways to win over individuals who will become […]

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