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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 [...]

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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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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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switching majors, PR careers, philosophy major,

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PRSA, APR, IABC ABC, continuing education in public relations,

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resume etiquette,

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job application follow up

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digital resume,

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corporate PR jobs,

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over-qualified, job search,

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