by Culpwrit | August 10, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Guest Post, Job Search
By Christina O’Connell Amidst the pandemic, we have seen a struggling economy and high unemployment rates that for many young and mid-level professionals, are part of an unknown territory. As major PR leaders such as Edelman and Weber Shandwick laid off staff due to...
by Culpwrit | July 30, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Guest Post, Job Search, New Links
By Mario Vasilescu There is one infuriating catch-22 that plagues both new grads and seasoned professionals looking to move up or laterally: your experience – or lack thereof – limits your options, but you need those options to get the right experience....
by Culpwrit | July 16, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Guest Post, Job Search
By Katie Holmes Let’s talk about how to write an effective LinkedIn summary. Many people leave it blank, or put in some half-effort of just a couple of dull sentences. But LinkedIn summaries are worth writing properly, because it’s highly likely that writing a good...
by Culpwrit | July 13, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Day in the Life, Future Leaders
A unique perspective of the past four months comes from students in the photojournalism course taught by Robin Hoecker, assistant professor at DePaul University. Through camera lenses and cracked mobile phone screens, students share amazing personal stories and...
by Culpwrit | July 10, 2020 | Advice from a Pro
Despite cautious assurances that most colleges are planning some sort of on-campus teaching this fall, don’t count on it. I hope I’m wrong. Fortunately, our graduate program decided more than a month ago to be fully online during the fall term. Unlike the abrupt...
by Culpwrit | June 30, 2020 | Careers, Future Leaders, Guest Post, Job Search, Mentorship
By Will Bradley With the summer officially kicking off — albeit masked, socially-distanced and mostly home-based — the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations recently launched a new online panel series, streamed live on the Center’s Facebook page and titled...
by Culpwrit | June 22, 2020 | Future Leaders, Guest Post
By Marilou Terrones, M.A. You did it—you graduated from high school and are continuing the journey of your ancestors. The next few years will be eye-opening, meaningful, and adventurous. College will expose you to different cultures, introduce you to long-life...
by Culpwrit | June 21, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Future Leaders, Guest Post
By John Millen Congratulations on your college graduation! You might have heard amazing commencement speeches on Zoom with advice on your role in changing the world; on thinking globally but acting locally; on finding your bliss and living your dreams. That is all...
by Culpwrit | June 18, 2020 | Job Search
The coronavirus pandemic has hit everyone hard, especially those in the restaurant and hospitality industries. However, people across all sectors — including public relations — have experienced job loss as a result of COVID-19. If you’re stuck without a...
by Culpwrit | June 8, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Intern
Recent graduates and students lucky enough to land internships report a wide range of experiences, none as fulfilling as in-person assignments. “I’m just happy to have a job,” a recent grad told me, adding that the position saved her from having to move back home with...
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