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The “new and shiny” is gone.
Okay, so here it is. My “I’m-so-excited-and-this-is-why” post. The post of all posts. The post that is supposed to brag about everything I’ve achieved through the diligent use of mentors, social media, and my education. Except, the story has changed. And I already did a lot of bragging here, and here. Yes, I’m still excited to move to Chicago. Yes,...
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...
I’m Chicago-Bound (part one)
My blogging hiatus of nearly a week is without a doubt well-earned and not a bad thing. I needed a break. I am uprooting my life on August 1st and high-tailing my Florida tan to Chicago for a bigger and better opportunity. I asked my employer how long I have to wait until I blog about this, and I’m still...
#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?”...
SXSW Series Part Two – Advice For Almost-Grads
My journey in Austin, navigating everything that is SXSW Interactive started off with a good dose of reality. While Mentor #2 made some great points and definitely opened my eyes to how everyone should be approaching PR, his stand-offish attitude about my enthusiasm for social media wiped my usually-amazing smile right off my face. And then he wonders why I’m...
