I happened to glance over the article, "What I Learned as PRSA Chair" by Michael Cherenson and thought it was worth sharing some of his points.
1. No one company or select few have dominate grasp or full knowledge on performing Public Relations in their city. There is opportunity and potential everywhere.
2. Social Media may be the now and future of communications but it is not the only source. Plus it is constantly evolving, changing and phasing. Don't invest too much into one site. You have to be flexible and versatile.
3. There now is a lot of desire and opportunities now for people interested in Public Relations. But with that comes more competition and requirements. Keep building your resume!
4. Due to 'advocacy, education, diversity, accreditation and ethics' the value and need for public relations is only increasing.
5. The marketplace depends and thrives on ethics and trust. Therefore Public Relations must uphold and surpass the standards.
Link:
http://prsay.prsa.org/index.php/2010/05/19/what-i-learned-as-prsa-chair/
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
A Few Tips on Social Networking Sites for Job Hunters
According to the article "Five Mistakes Online Job Hunters Make" by Elizabeth Garone,
1. Most employers look at your online profiles or find any online information about the person before hiring. Therefore treat your online profiles/statements as if your boss was watching over you. Despite numerous privacy settings, employers can get around them.
2. Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter are the three most used sites for recruiting. So make sure your profile is complete, polished and always updated.
3.'Quality not quantity.' Make sure your profiles/information and friends are someone you can count on. Employers sometimes ask your friends information about you or perhaps even judge you based on certain friendships or relationships with a competitor.
4. Online is usually for finding lower level jobs. This doesn't mean the jobs are dead ends or terrible but in person networking is key to discovering higher level and paying jobs.
Links:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704913304575371202791043546.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_careerjournal
1. Most employers look at your online profiles or find any online information about the person before hiring. Therefore treat your online profiles/statements as if your boss was watching over you. Despite numerous privacy settings, employers can get around them.
2. Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter are the three most used sites for recruiting. So make sure your profile is complete, polished and always updated.
3.'Quality not quantity.' Make sure your profiles/information and friends are someone you can count on. Employers sometimes ask your friends information about you or perhaps even judge you based on certain friendships or relationships with a competitor.
4. Online is usually for finding lower level jobs. This doesn't mean the jobs are dead ends or terrible but in person networking is key to discovering higher level and paying jobs.
Links:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704913304575371202791043546.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_careerjournal
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