When I was in school, my professors and other experienced mentors my school hosted, encouraged my peers and me to build and use our networks and to make sure to build a professional rapport with industry associates. To be honest, I don’t think many of us did, whether it was out of fear and anxiety or just laziness.
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So, You’re a Networking Newbie
Regardless of your industry, networking is a critical part of any job. Whether you love it or hate it, learning best practices when attending a network event will help in your career growth. Recently, I attended a networking event for an organization known as Law Firm Media Professionals (LFMP). LFMP is a national association dedicated to improving how communications professionals deliver public relations and communications services to the law firms they serve.
So You Got An Interview
I handle the internship and co-op programs here, and, especially for summer, I get hundreds of resumes for only two open positions. A few weeks ago, AC Lesley wrote a blog post about some major resume mistakes we see: Why We Passed on Your Resume (Sorry, Not Sorry). She did a great job emphasizing the … Keep reading
Why Your Office Should Embrace March Madness
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas – March Madness. According to a recent study by Office Team, 32 percent of managers say March Madness activities are not welcomed in the workplace. And while 57 percent are okay with allowing it in moderation, only 11 percent of managers truly welcome the … Keep reading
Finally Capturing the Unicorn
A few weeks ago, the perfect HARO (Help A Reporter Out, for those of you uninitiated) came through from a very high-level reporter who’s something of a Unicorn at the Buchanan PR offices. Many have pitched her; no one has ever gotten a response. This new HARO wasn’t for a client, but for Buchanan PR … Keep reading
To My Fellow Millennials: Knowledge Was Power
Oh, the things you won’t learn in school. The truth is, your chances of entering a career as a young professional fully prepared and equipped with the precise skill sets expected of your position are unlikely. The world is evolving faster than ever as systems of technology, communication and collaboration improve and expand across industries. But … Keep reading
The Curse of the Baby Face – It’s My Baby Face, And I’ll Cry if I Want To
— Blair Kahora Cardinal & Nicole Lasorda Vogue recently posted a story, I Don’t Look My Age and It’s Starting to Get Awkward, and it struck a chord with us; so much so, that we were talking about it for a couple of days. Our conversations always started a little something like this: Blair: In … Keep reading
Confidence is Key
Merriam-Webster’s definition of confidence is “the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.” Confidence is a quality in ourselves that is so important to have, yet few people are truly and completely confident. The often overused slogan, “fake it ‘til you make it” may be a cliché, but it’s true. … Keep reading
Three New Year’s Resolutions for Public Relations Professionals
As 2016 approaches, it’s time to set those New Year’s resolutions. According to Nielsen, the most popular New Year’s resolution for 2015 was to stay fit and healthy. Surely, those are important focuses, but instead of following the crowds that pack gyms in January, I’m dedicating some of my resolutions to becoming a better PR … Keep reading
7 Bad Habits College Grads Should Shake Before Entering the Real World
As a recent college graduate, I am familiar with the bad habits that we can pick up in the world of academia, which might limit our success in the professional world. Here are seven bad habits to shake before landing your first job. Living in a bubble: While you were burying yourself in textbooks in … Keep reading