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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From Lindsay Olson
April 5, 2011 at 11:58 am
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.This weekend I cleaned out my office. Or should I say, “this weekend I threw out my office”? Because by “cleaning” I mean ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 31, 2011 at 1:20 pm
This week’s post on US News & World Report.We often hear about how job seekers can use social networks like LinkedIn and Twitter to their advantage. But what’s sometimes ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 29, 2011 at 12:07 pm
This is a guest post by John Durfee.I was one of those kids who had a small platoon of Gi Joe Figures in his toy box. Every squad had their own Duke to lead them, with a bevy of ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 22, 2011 at 12:00 pm
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.As a P.R. pro you know the challenge of writing a successful email pitch that stands out and convinces its recipient to take action. ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 14, 2011 at 1:14 pm
PR industry hiring is heating up. I’ve had several people comment about how many calls they are getting in the past few months about jobs. My recruiting firm has been inundated ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 7, 2011 at 7:59 pm
An except from my US News & World Report On Careers blog post last week:Rejections are an unavoidable reality during a job search. You’ll talk to many companies before ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
March 2, 2011 at 11:30 am
What is going on? When did P.R. start meaning “please refrain”?I mean, I’m used to hearing grouchy editors rag on P.R. tactics during their keynote speeches. I smile politely ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
February 28, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Job searching seems like such a daunting task for most people. If you are currently employed, it’s hard to find the time to engage in a job search. If you find yourself unemployed ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
February 18, 2011 at 11:41 am
This is a guest post by Derek Pangallo.Hi, I’m a political scientist in Washington, DC working on and writing about political new media and online advertising. Reach me: derek.pangallo(a)gmail.comStand ... (
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From Lindsay Olson
February 15, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Post by PR columnist, Alison KenneyLast month the Council of Public Relations Firms reported results of its fourth quarter member survey in which 80 percent of firms reported 2010 ... (
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