From Lindsay Olson
October 4, 2011 at 10:00 am
A post by PR Columnist, Alison Kenney.So you’ve been asked to ghostwrite a blog (or other social media status updates)…PR pros have always served as ghostwriters in some ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
October 3, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Times are still tough, but the good news is hiring has picked up tremendously in the PR field in the past year. More employers are finding it difficult to source the right candidates ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
September 26, 2011 at 11:54 am
If you’re starting your PR career search, you may be torn between wanting to work at a public relations agency or work in-house at a company. There are perks and drawbacks ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
September 20, 2011 at 1:44 pm
If you’re looking for your next role in public relations, look beyond traditional PR/Media Relations roles. You may not have considered some of the specialty areas of PR ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
September 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.As the media around us continues to change and evolve, PR practitioners are adapting: we’re participating in social media, creating ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
September 12, 2011 at 1:14 pm
The public relations industry is constantly changing. It seems like every day there are new tools to master. How can you make sure you’re up to speed when it comes to your ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
September 7, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Knowing what the market pays in the PR industry can help you ensure that you receive the right package for the job you’re doing. Whether you already have a job or are applying ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
September 2, 2011 at 11:04 am
Here’s a quick round up of what I’ve been posting on US News & World Report’s On Careers blog.You’ve found a job online that seems like it would be ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
August 30, 2011 at 11:23 am
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.Like many people, when it comes to Google+ I’m wary of putting time and energy into another social media network, especially ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
August 29, 2011 at 2:52 pm
While most jobs will hold performance evaluations from during the year to let you know where you need to improve, not all companies or managers will do this well. In some cases, ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
August 24, 2011 at 11:09 am
Social media sites can be very useful if you’re looking for a job, but it isn’t a magic lamp that you can just pick up and rub and expect a job to appear. It takes some ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
August 16, 2011 at 11:01 am
A post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.It’s summer…the mind wanders…and all of a sudden you don’t have the same energy for your PR efforts. Those new media pitches ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
August 11, 2011 at 12:30 pm
I’m posting again for US News & World Report’s On Careers blog!Last week I wrote about how LinkedIn Groups can help you build relationships and discover companies/opportunities ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
August 8, 2011 at 12:00 pm
You’ve heard the advice that you should start a blog in order to help you find a job. It’s not always feasible to write a blog as Alison explains, so don’t sweat it if you ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
August 1, 2011 at 12:00 pm
This is a guest post written by Jonathan Rick. “We’re gonna make your logo pop! We’re gonna make the IPREX globe spin! And we’re gonna make the buttons beautiful!”“A ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
July 26, 2011 at 12:00 pm
In hard economic times, job seekers often apply for more than one role at the same company. While at first glance, this may seem to increase your odds, it may actually hurt them. ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
July 21, 2011 at 5:20 pm
A post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.As a free service that lets its users set up an account in just a few seconds, Twitter has made it easy for people to take advantage of its ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
July 19, 2011 at 11:39 am
So you’ve graduated with a PR or Communications degree. Now what? With the job market being what it is, you need a plan of action that will help you land your first job in ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
June 30, 2011 at 10:16 am
Finding the perfect job isn’t just about applying for every position that suits your criteria. Often, you’ll find that the job isn’t all it promised to be once you have ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
June 23, 2011 at 11:40 am
A post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney. If it weren’t for social media would Anthony Weiner still be a congressman?Indeed, along with the other insights and lessons his fall ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
June 10, 2011 at 3:47 pm
A post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney. Speaking from a PR perspective (not necessarily my political point of view) I’ve found myself struck by Sarah Palin’s media presence ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
May 17, 2011 at 11:50 am
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney. Last month Paul Holmes blogged about the difference between public relations and communications. He argues that PR, and building ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
May 3, 2011 at 1:01 pm
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.I started my career at a PR agency and have yet to work “in-house,” so I’m a bit biased about this topic: the top reasons ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
April 19, 2011 at 11:04 am
This is a post from PR columnist, Alison Kenney.At a recent social media seminar I attended the moderator closed the session by asking the panelists what stage their social media ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
April 8, 2011 at 10:44 am
Originally posted on US News & World Report: On Careers – When to Say No to a Job Interviews aren’t solely for the sake of the company—they’re intended to help ... (
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