What public relations professionals can learn from editors

Public relations professionals, and especially newer practitioners, can glean valuable information talking directly with editors regarding story ideas. Editors are always open to queries, but time is limited. What if you could spend several moments with editors in person? That was the case yesterday during the PRSA luncheon. In lieu of a standard presentation, chapter staff … Read more

Coffee shop interview a unique experience

Job interviews take many forms and occur in various settings. One that doesn’t get talked about much is the coffee shop interview. Sometimes literally occurring in a coffee shop, the title refers to those interviews that occur in coffee shops, diners and similar locations. The atmosphere in these places offers its own set of challenges. … Read more

4.5 steps for successful business networking event

Make the most of that business networking event Business networking events can be invaluable for enhancing your business, in addition to increasing your social circles. With proper preparation and execution, you can maximize that networking event, and help ensure it meets your needs. There are 4.5 steps to the process: 1. Develop your objective. Is … Read more

Which corporate culture is right for you?

You’ve read (and probably heard) a lot about corporate culture. Why, as a job candidate, you should make sure to look for employers with the right culture. You may be wondering, what kind of corporate culture is right for me? And just as importantly, what, exactly, is corporate culture? Corporate culture is comprised of many … Read more

Demonstrating leadership qualities during job interview gives you an edge

Leadership is often viewed as solely the domain of management. Yet increasingly, leadership qualities are in demand throughout an organization. It begins with the job interview. Demonstrating those qualities during the interview can give you the edge you need. That was the message from Paul Decker during this week’s Professional Opportunities Networking Group of Greater … Read more