Archive for September, 2006
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I was updating my blogroll and cruising around some new PR-related blogs this evening and came across this post. It’s an “oldie,” but a goodie – and worth bookmarking. From Morgan McClintic at LEWIS (current employer of Sharon Howell, UO ’06) talks about what he looks for in a new hire. He has some great tips. A highlight is his description of the type and number of internships you should have. When students ask, I’m always reluctant to be specific, so I will let Morgan do it for me: Internships – the definition of internship varies by country – in some it’s just a few weeks, in others months. Regardless of the length, get at least two different internships before applying for your final role. This will help you decide if PR is really for you – it’s not all champagne and parties. It’ll also give you a feel for... Continue Reading
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Lisa Catto Pulliam, currently a public relations specialist at Western Oregon University by day and a freelance PR gal by night (as well as an aspiring romance writer) offers some tips for senior-level students interested in doing a little freelance work. I’ll publish her post in two parts over the next week or so. PR’s best Unkept Secret free·lance [free làns]: a self-employed person working, or available to work, for a number of employers, rather than being committed to one, and usually hired for a limited period. Upper-level PR students or young professionals wanting to gain public relations experience in a variety of industries or fields should consider freelancing. It’s a great way to work on a variety projects and for clients all over the spectrum. A major benefit to freelancing is the low risk. Generally, you don’t have to quit your day job or relocate for these gigs. You’ll... Continue Reading
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If you want to be a PRo, you’ve got to listen and learn from those who have experience. This might mean your instructors, your internship supervisors, your coworkers and certainly your first boss. Leo Bottary at Hill & Knowlton has put together a “mini series” on tips for junior staffers that is worth reading, bookmarking, memorizing… Take a look.... Permalink
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