Posted: July 10, 2015, 3:34 p.m. by Mary Claire Hunter. A résumé and cover letter are the first glimpses a potential employer has of who you are and what you’ve done. But what if the method in which you send these into the employer carries just
Posted: August 4, 9:43 a.m. by Mackensie Henderson. As recent college graduates continue with the job-searching process, there are a few key factors that give qualified candidates the seal of approval to prospective employers. The 2014 Economic Policy Institute’s “Briefing Paper: The Class of 2014” states that the
Posted: March 27, 2015, 5:18 p.m. by Laura Gregory. Years ago the concept of “job hopping” was considered a massive red flag on a potential employee’s résumé. An article in Forbes magazine even characterized it as “career suicide.” Employers were reluctant to hire someone who
Posted: April 21, 2014, 1:50 p.m. by Maggie Jones and Morgan Daniels. In today’s job market you can never be too prepared when it comes to getting hired at your first job out of college. Whether it be preparedness in scholastic endeavors, extracurricular activities or
Posted At: July 19, 2013 4:40 p.m. by Gillian Richard Internships are a crucial component to not only your résumé, but also to growing as a PR professional. These experiences are an outlet to make mistakes, learn from them and become more seasoned at handling crises.
Posted At: April 10, 2013 2:48 P.M. by Jessica Ruffin You presented your prospective employer with a killer résumé, nailed your elevator speech and answered the interview in a manner that would impress Donald Trump. You’re certain the job is yours and are thrilled – until
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
Posted At: October 22, 2012 2:00 P.M. by Becca Bryant This reoccurring question has begun to haunt me. Finding a job has been the most stressful task I’ve ever faced. It’s intimidating and tedious. Sitting down in front of the computer, getting ready to send
Posted At: April 9, 2008 12:09 PM by Anna Katherine Owen “Thank you for your interest in our summer intern program. We have successfully received your resume and are reviewing your application. Your application number is 1046.” Don’t you hate those automated responses from internship
by: Alex Reichenbach PR practitioners have always been expected to have impressive writing and communication skills to show on their résumés. Although these skills are important, they are only the beginning of what is expected of PR practitioners during these technologically savvy days. Recent changes
