From Lindsay Olson
May 15, 2012 at 7:39 pm
A guest post from Rich Gorman.We like to tell ourselves that we don’t really care what others think of us — but of course, it’s never really true. The fact is, ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
May 7, 2012 at 12:56 pm
You’ve heard it time and time again: The key to a successful job search is networking… and not just when you are searching for a new position. Networking should be ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
May 3, 2012 at 7:00 am
Traditionally, we’ve thought of the hiring process as one in which job applicants are judged based on their resumes, cover letters, professional appearances, references, ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
May 2, 2012 at 10:58 am
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.Working in PR can be stressful. [Case in point: once again, PR made the ‘most stressful jobs’ list.] As PR professionals, we are ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
April 11, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Many employers may ask for a written recommendation letter from a previous employer, professor or personal reference. Here are a few things to consider when it comes to reference ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
April 3, 2012 at 11:00 am
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.Advances in communication technologies, increases in virtual offices and the prevalence of flexible (round-the-clock?) schedules make ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
April 2, 2012 at 11:00 am
Not too long ago, having a long list of roles on your resume was a drawback to potential employers. Is that still the case?Times are a’ changing The average person under 30 ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 28, 2012 at 11:00 am
It’s a circular argument: you need experience to get the job, yet you can’t get experience without the job! But these days, it’s perfectly possible to take your portfolio ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 21, 2012 at 11:00 am
We know social media is playing a large role in job recruiting, but how big? Jobvite recently looked at how companies like Whole Foods, Etsy, Starbucks and Zappos are recruiting ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 14, 2012 at 11:00 am
If you’re considering your next job move, you may wonder whether it’s better to work for a large corporation or a small business. On one hand, big business often offers you ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 7, 2012 at 12:00 pm
As social media becomes a valid source for finding a job or networking with people who can help your career, it can be harder to stand out in a sea of Tweets and status updates. ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 5, 2012 at 11:00 am
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.I’ll admit it’s been a long time since I was an intern, but frequently I talk to PR students who are starting their careers and ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
February 29, 2012 at 11:29 am
Many people who use social media connect with both friends and coworkers on sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Google + and Twitter. In a study by Millennial Branding and Identified.com, ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
February 21, 2012 at 10:00 am
I’m just a bit late on this post being almost March. Getting the business organized before adjusting to the new life Baby #2 is going to bring in just few short weeks has ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
February 14, 2012 at 12:38 pm
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.On a special web page devoted to ethics, PRSA has this to say,“The practice of public relations can present unique and challenging ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
February 7, 2012 at 11:34 am
When is the last time you updated your resume? Sure, you may have added job experience, but did you actually clean up the copy you use to sell yourself to prospective employers?It’s ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
February 2, 2012 at 2:18 pm
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.Want to know reporters’ pet peeves about working with PR people?No?Me neither!But attend any panel session that includes members ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
January 26, 2012 at 10:23 pm
For decades now, U.S. News & World Report has annually released a respected ranking of American universities. For hiring managers and human resources personnel around the country ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
January 25, 2012 at 1:55 pm
As more companies strive to adhere to greener initiatives, you can guarantee that the need for individuals skilled in a variety of green technologies will grow significantly in ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
January 12, 2012 at 4:08 pm
You know you can use the Internet to look for a job and to network to find one, but here are other ways you can do your own research to better position you to be hired.Research ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
January 10, 2012 at 1:12 pm
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.It’s been ten years since I launched my own independent PR consultancy and I like to think I’ve learned a little along the way. ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
January 4, 2012 at 10:15 am
Losing a job can be difficult if you don’t have a game plan. Authors Richard S. Deems, Ph.D. and Terri A. Deems, Ph.D. address the emotional stress of losing a job as well as ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
December 28, 2011 at 7:46 am
When is the last time you gave yourself a self-evaluation? Can you easily discuss and demonstrate your professional strengths? When searching for a job, you need to know what ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
December 20, 2011 at 7:19 am
This is a guest post by Alison Kenney.It’s that time of year…when families gather for the holidays lots of things can happen. Those of us in the PR profession have more than ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
December 19, 2011 at 4:55 am
With your social calendar full of holiday parties this time of year, take advantage of the opportunity to network and build contacts that might help you find a job. Here are 10 ... (
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