Generation Y’s motto is “stay connected,” and sometimes we all need to look a bit deeper into what that means. They are generally on their iPhones, networked to a web of outlets and establishing relationships with people they may never meet in real life. The currency: information. The method: social networks. In this weekly blog [...]
Read moreJob candidates’ portfolios might look very different depending on their career path. Even within the same profession, a sports public relations job candidate might have a very different portfolio than someone interested in health care public relations. Your portfolio should contain the pieces you are most proud of, but try to tailor your portfolio to [...]
Read moreYour portfolio (the hard copy) and your online portfolio should tell future employers a story about who you are and the work you are most proud of completing. Hard Copy: Always bring your portfolio to your interview and, when appropriate, when you meet with someone face-to-face. The first step is to take it out of [...]
Read more“So, what do you want out of job?” It was a wake-up call when I heard this as a 23-year-old, fresh out of college and armed with a degree in psychology. A mentor peered across a large oak table as he asked the question and no words would come out of my mouth. I had [...]
Read moreWe live in a world that revolves around connections, communication and how well your network works for you and how you work for it. It’s no secret that who you know and who you take advice from can make a huge impact on your career. The secret is how to network beyond your own generation. [...]
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