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Why PR Doesn’t Work (and how I intend to change that)
I’m currently reading Putting the Public Back in Public Relations by Brian Solis and Deirdre Breakenridge. In the first chapter, titled “What’s Wrong with PR?”, Brian and Deirdre list 20 reasons why PR doesn’t work (a list with reasons from Guy Kawasaki, Jeremiah Owyang and Dave McClure). After reading this list, I realize that there are some problems here, and...
How To: Rock A Phone Interview (or five)
The coolest thing about being a candidate for a position that you’re relocating for (minus the thrill of a new city, new people, new life) has got to be a phone interview. I have recently gone through a total of six phone interviews for my newest position, and I’m here to tell you, it’s not scary. I used these tips...
#journchat on: Tips for the Almost-Grad
Okay so this series has now extended into the realm of Twitter’s number one trending topic on Monday nights: #journchat. Founded by @PRSarahEvans, #journchat is a mix of journalists, PR pros, students, bloggers and whoever else wants to participate. My question was featured in tonight’s session: “Question #6: What is 1 tip for college seniors about to graduate into PR/Journalism?”...
Brian Camen on: You’re Here To Learn
To wrap up the individual posts about my new friends and their tips for the Almost-Grad, I present to you, Brian Camen. He works in higher education PR in Arizona. Brian graduated college in May 2007 so he can still relate to those of us about to finish up our education. To find out more about Brian, check out his...
To The Nay-Sayers: Twitter Can Get You Somewhere.
There has been a lot of talk lately about whether or not Twitter is going to get you anywhere. Jamie Varon wanted to get hired – she set up a campaign, and though she didn’t get hired by Twitter, she did land a job as Community Manager for TechVenture. Case in point – when used correctly, Twitter can absolutely get...
