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Creative vs. Traditional Résumés

Creative vs. Traditional Résumés

Posted At: February 13, 2013 5:30 P.M. by Caroline Murray Once upon a time, not too long ago, young people went to college, chose a major they enjoyed and entered the workforce. Those were simpler times, in a magical economy, where an undergraduate degree left

Get Off Facebook and Into Somebody's Face

Posted At: March 28, 2012 2:00 PM by Katie Bishop Finding a career for recent graduates is harder than ever, especially for those with only a bachelor’s degree. I believe that as long as we are positive, persistent and patient something will, eventually, come along.

Remember Reputation in Your Job Search

Posted At: June 21, 2007 9:50 AM by Miranda Yow, account coordinator-public relations, o2ideas Recent college graduates across the country are diligently looking for their “perfect” job. There is a myriad of factors and qualifications that new young professionals search for when looking for employment.

Help Wanted: “Seeking Social Media Specialist”

Help Wanted: “Seeking Social Media Specialist”

by Sarah Shea As a college senior facing the “real world” come December 17, I have been avidly reading job postings over the past few months. On my search, one thing has consistently stood out—the significance of social media. Social media standing in the foreground

Graduation Desperation

by Karissa Bursch As my last blog post for Platform Magazine I find it only fitting to write about the one thing that has been on my mind almost 98 percent of the time since spring break . . . and that is graduation. Yes,

Networking: The Power of Face-to-Face Communication

By Libby Page With the start of a new year, many PR students and professionals are seeking job opportunities. This is a daunting task for most people. From sorting through job applications to assembling the perfect portfolio, the experience is overwhelming. When I began my

Cannot Fail Spirit

My management professor presents articles at the beginning of class that are recent and pertinent to the business profession. Last week he showed us this article, featured in the Sept. 29th Fortune Magazine, about the president of Disney-ABC networks Anne Sweeney. In the article she

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