by Culpwrit | March 1, 2021 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Guest Post, Job Search
By James Warda Oftentimes, when I’m about to write, inspiration strikes. Not sure why. Not sure how. But it does. Like this morning. I knew I’d be writing a piece for Ron Culp, a friend and PR professor at DePaul University. And I knew it would be mainly for...
by Culpwrit | February 25, 2021 | Advice from a Pro, Job Search, Mentorship
If you’re looking for work in the public relations industry, or you’re hoping to advance in your existing career, you’ll hear all sorts of advice about what you should do to land an interview or a job, what sector you should work in, and how you...
by Culpwrit | February 22, 2021 | Advice from a Pro
By Morgan McCullough It is a given that to be successful in the industry, PR professionals must be skilled writers. What we often fail to realize, though, is that we also need to be competent public speakers. Common public speaking scenarios that PR professionals...
by Culpwrit | February 15, 2021 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Guest Post
By Blake Wilcox Glenn Eden began his professional career in scientific research but was always interested in the role of media and media relations in society. In 1999, he got his chance to switch careers when he came across a want ad in The Chicago Tribune for an...
by Culpwrit | February 10, 2021 | Careers, Job Search
With the new year into its second month, it’s critical for all PR professionals to revisit the past 12 months, set short and long-term goals, and ensure that they’re set up for success in 2021. Of course, this leads to a variety of questions, one of which is:...
by Culpwrit | February 4, 2021 | Careers, Day in the Life, Job Search
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many industries, PR among them, were forced to switch to telecommuting. Some companies have already made their remote work policy permanent. A recent report from GetApp indicates that telecommuting is up 400% over the past...
by Culpwrit | February 1, 2021 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Guest Post, Mentorship
An interview with Kimberley & David Rudd by Fredericka Davis By Fredericka Davis Our conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion was held in the midst of a pandemic and during the ongoing U.S. Presidential election. Although the focus of our conversation was...
by Culpwrit | January 26, 2021 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Guest Post
By Nicky Diaz The past year has been deemed unprecedented in many ways. Racial injustice, systemic racism, Black Lives Matter, and racial inequity have been terms that have flooded the media and our TV screens. There is no denying that this year has been a difficult...
by Culpwrit | January 21, 2021 | Job Search, New Links
If you’re a recent graduate or young professional who recently entered the workforce, your job search may and should include some of the biggest cities throughout the country. Luckily, even during the pandemic, there are PR opportunities from coast to coast and...
by Culpwrit | January 19, 2021 | Advice from a Pro, Careers, Guest Post
By Zoë Ihaza Linda Blakley is a results-driven communications professional with over 20 years of experience in the public relations industry. Blakley currently serves as vice president for university communications at DePaul University in Chicago. She has expertise in...
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