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 two…… Continue reading Newsroom vs. PR Agency Internships
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Bring Strong Resume, Not Gifts to Job Interview
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 few…… Continue reading Bring Strong Resume, Not Gifts to Job Interview
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