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Tweet By Angela Solomon TOKYO–Public relations is all about having a unique message or selling point that makes you stand out. So, while my friends are spending spring break in typical warm-weather destinations, I’ve been in Tokyo meeting with local communications professionals, experiencing Japanese culture firsthand, and learning about international public relations in one of [...]

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Tweet    Jean Palmer Heck    Too many hiring managers avoid giving direct feedback to job prospects, citing busy schedules but most are simply reluctant to deliver “bad news.”  This frustrating reality is why I agreed to help former colleague Jean Palmer Heck with her timely new book, Tough Talks in Tough Times: What Bosses Need to Know [...]

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TweetArguably, there are four premier awards events saluting the work and leaders of public relations.  The first of the 2010 honoring season events was PR Week’s large black-tie party in New York last Thursday.  Next up will be Paul Holmes’ SABRE Awards, then PRSA’s Silver Anvils and annual conference awards, and Arthur Page’s Hall of Fame [...]

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TweetCulpwrit Readers: Thank you for generating more than a million hits to this blog during the past year.  Your regular visits and comments keep me motivated. Matt Lash’s post about his 9-month job search scored a one-day record 8,931 hits on August 24, while daily hits for the year average more than 5,000 and unique visitors reached [...]

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TweetI’m amazed when I hear stories about how people potentially affect their careers via online indiscretions.  I’m also impressed with how many people positively impact their job searches thanks to their online presence.  In past posts, I’ve urged readers to fully engage in social media, but remain vigilant about the need to project an appropriate [...]

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Tweet  In a recent post, I discussed meeting several impressive student PR firm leaders at the PRSSA 2009 National Conference.  Since that post, I’ve heard from many students and PR professors who want to start agencies on their own campuses.  So I asked Michigan State University senior Nick Lucido to provide the following information since he serves [...]

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Tweet    Evan Roberts    Some things you may not know about etiquette…unless you went to the Netiquette (Networking and Etiquette) session at PRSSA National Conference in San Diego.   The etiquette session, presented by professors Laura Neal and Debbie Darling of Cal State-Fullerton, was very interactive and even though I had attended etiquette dinners before, [...]

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Tweet  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 [...]

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Tweet    Imagewest Team I met several PR agency leaders at last week’s PRSSA conference in San Diego.  Unlike traditional Boomer and GenX agency executives, most of these agency heads were under 22.  They represent a growing number of student-run agencies at small and large colleges throughout the country, and other campus agencies are emerging (see next story about [...]

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Tweet  Danyelle Riley  I am senior pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Public Relations. I am aware that in today’s competitive job market, recent college graduates need all the edge they can get. No longer are a degree, high GPA and internship considered enough experience to land an ambitious, sought after entry-level position. That is [...]

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