by Culpwrit | May 18, 2020 | Future Leaders, Volunteerism
For the first time in DePaul’s history, a team of College of Communication students won the Bateman Competition, PRSSA’s premier national case study competition for public relations students. The student team from University of Florida finished second, and third...
by Culpwrit | May 15, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Guest Post, Job Search, Mentorship
By Jon Kovach, Jr. Even if it seems like the job world is temporarily closed to you, opportunities exist for those who think outside the box and consider doing things organizations need to get done. Creatively filling those needs with your current skills and interests...
by Culpwrit | May 12, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Job Search, New Links
Hidden terrorist COVID-19 is creating havoc for more than 20 million newly unemployed Americans and some four million anxious graduates in the Class of 2020. Entry-level public relations openings have shriveled up, which is tragic since job prospects at the start of...
by Culpwrit | May 6, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Day in the Life, Guest Post
By Jeff Leshay “It’s the next best thing to being there!” Perhaps you or your parents recall that popular slogan from “Ma Bell,” or Bell Telephone, promoting its long-distance phone service back in the 1970s. Well, that motto may be even more apropos of today’s...
by Culpwrit | May 1, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Intern, Job Search
Like college seniors today, I graduated into a recession where jobs in my chosen field were hard to find. It took three months, but I eventually landed a job. The job market is far more unpredictable this spring. In search of some optimism and tips for the Class of...
by Culpwrit | April 29, 2020 | Guest Post, Job Search
By Haley Lyles Setting out on a job hunt can be daunting. Depending on how widely you cast your net, you may find hundreds of job opportunities that each have different application requirements. Some jobs have lengthy application forms, cover letter requirements and...
by Culpwrit | April 26, 2020 | Guest Post, Intern, Job Search
By Carly Rogers During what should have been a celebratory time for the class of 2020, we have instead been struggling to come to terms with the current situation surrounding COVID-19. In addition to the fear and anxiety surrounding the novel coronavirus, students...
by Culpwrit | April 16, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Guest Post, Job Search
By Jenny Foss How in the heck are you supposed to “network” when everyone is scrambling to relearn and teach their kids geometry, find a gosh-darned package of toilet paper within county limits, and get through a conference call before the dog starts barking (again)...
by Culpwrit | April 8, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Guest Post, Job Search
By Christina Stokes In-person interviews take a lot of time away from busy people and require more resources. Beyond your application and résumé, most companies will arrange a first-round phone interview with you to evaluate your candidacy before lining up a visit....
by Culpwrit | April 7, 2020 | Advice from a Pro, Guest Post, Job Search
By Michele Lanza To say it’s a challenging job market right now feels like a total understatement. Just a few weeks ago the job market was promising for graduates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in February 2020 the economy gained more jobs than...
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