How to Land a Job in PR without Experience
Landing a job in public relations can be intimidating, especially if you don’t have any relevant experience. But don’t be discouraged – there are still plenty of ways to get your foot in the door and make a strong impression on potential employers. Last year, I switched from working in logistics management (my first job […]
Managing Stress and Maintaining Morale in a Round-the-Clock Business
If you work in public relations, you must be “always on.” As a PR professional, properly managing stress and maintaining high morale is key to thriving in your role. This isn’t unique to public relations. No matter what field you work in, you’ll most likely have to work overtime or during off hours at some […]
Quick Brown Foxes, Lazy Dogs, and a Properly Produced Story
If you attended school taught primarily in English, you’ve likely heard this sentence before: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This sentence is famous for the story behind it, but that story is not about the fox or the dog or the dynamics between wild and domesticated animals. The story is about […]
Do you want your dream job or your dream lifestyle?
Did you graduate from college with a “dream job” in mind? I know I didn’t – I graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration, work experience from a myriad of internships, and no idea what to do with my life after I took my last college final. My generation feels an immense amount of pressure […]
Instagram Expectations, LinkedIn Realities: Gen Z at Work
Gen Z is moving the goalposts for workplace culture: demanding more flexibility, focusing more on work-life balance, seeking different kinds of satisfaction from their jobs, and quitting fast if their current role falls short. Many media observers report on this behavior, even praise it, without pausing to critically evaluate whether it’s good. Insider writes: “Because […]