Tweet Q. Like you, I’ve begun my own consulting practice but I’m operating it from home and finding that to be problematic due to frequent feelings of isolation and distractions from my roommate and dog walking. I’m trying to avoid a major cash outlay during this start-up stage, so do you have any suggestions besides renting an office? -PD [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Q&As'
Office Sharing Can Cut Costs and Open Opportunities
August 9th, 2011 · No Comments
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Newsroom vs. PR Agency Internships
August 1st, 2011 · No Comments
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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Bring Strong Resume, Not Gifts to Job Interview
July 10th, 2011 · No Comments
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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Never Too Late to Switch to PR
May 29th, 2011 · No Comments
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Post Grad PR Credentials: APR and ABC
May 14th, 2011 · 2 Comments
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Don’t Hide Your Whereabouts
April 25th, 2011 · 1 Comment
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Job Application Follow-Up Etiquette
March 20th, 2011 · No Comments
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Stick With Basic, One-Page Resume
March 6th, 2011 · 3 Comments
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Landing a Corporate PR Job
February 16th, 2011 · 1 Comment
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10 Techniques to Overcoming the ‘Overqualified’ Label
February 10th, 2011 · 1 Comment
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