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By Gloria Martinez Does it seem as if you’re spending too long on the same rung, trying to climb the ladder of success? Anyone can get stuck in a rut, but sometimes a simple change can rejuvenate your prospects. Here’s how women in public relations can breathe new life into their careers when it otherwise […]

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Anyone taking my classes over the past eight years knows I often get on a soapbox about the importance of their LinkedIn profiles. A great profile gets noticed and helps launch your career. I also set a goal of 500+ connections before graduation, but only one in three usually reach that benchmark number. Last week, I shared […]

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At the end of the fall term, DePaul University students majoring in public relations, advertising and journalism descended on New York for visits to agencies, corporations and news organizations. PRAD graduate student Alexandria Jones recaps her impressions of the Big Apple.‎ By Alexandria Jones New York City had a tough pitch to sell me. Its […]

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Credit: Wikimedia By Patrick Foster Building a portfolio website is one of the best things you can do to boost your communications career. An online portfolio lets you showcase your talents professionally, while demonstrating your drive and organizational skills. A good portfolio improves your chances of finding the job you really want. Recommended reading: End […]

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By Victoria Fombelle Last Thursday, in the heart of downtown Chicago at DePaul’s College of Communication, public relations students from nine universities and professionals came together to learn and network at The Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Student Session. This event was an extension of Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Gala, which has been uniting […]

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