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PR professionals know the meaning of stress! Some places rank careers in public relations within the top ten of most stressful jobs. So what is it exactly that makes PR professionals want to tear their hair out? Why is working in PR so stressful? The answer has to do with what exactly it means to … [Read more...]
PR is a great industry for women. Approximately 30% of PR firms have a woman CEO, and 72% of PR professionals are women. The Holmes Report analyzed 250 PR firms and of that number 75 of them have at least one woman in the lead position. Some of these firms are run jointly by two or more … [Read more...]
You have just received an excellent foundation in public relations through your education. However, in today’s competitive job marketplace you must know how to kick your entry-level PR job search up a notch. Here’s how to optimize your PR career job pursuit through social media and other online … [Read more...]
The economy of today is complex, and this means that it is quite tricky to keep or find work even for those employees who are well qualified. With the increasing number of talented individuals seeking opportunities, you have to work extra hard so as to keep your job and also climb up the desired … [Read more...]
One of the most difficult decisions for anyone to make is when to quit their job. A job that provides security and consistently pays the bills has a strong pull, even if you think there may be better jobs out there … and especially if you know there is better out there. It’s a strange inverse … [Read more...]
Working remotely has definite advantages. You avoid the hassle of commuting to work and you can have a more flexible schedule. There are, however, certain pitfalls that can accompany working at home. For better or worse, more and more companies are allowing employees to work remotely. Let’s look at … [Read more...]
Social norms are changing. The rules of what is and is not permissible at work might be relaxing, Cursing has been in the news a lot lately. If you believe the hype it seems like everyone is doing it, from mailroom clerks to CEOs. But does that give you license to spit some profanity across the … [Read more...]
When you’re on an interview, you’re going to be asked goal setting questions, hands-down. Unless you’re prepared, these questions are going to stump you, especially if you're unsure of your career goals. What does a kid straight out of high school know about his future? How about a college graduate … [Read more...]
Not many companies are in tune with the human aspect of doing business. Expedia is one of those rare examples of companies that see their employees as valuable assets, taking proactive steps to offer them a good working environment, with all the benefits. And when it comes to what the company does … [Read more...]
BuzzBee has a lot to celebrate this month, as the Seattle Business Magazine’s added it to its 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Over 400 companies from all over the state entered the competition, and making it to the top 100 is a great accomplishment. BuzzBee was presented the award by Brock … [Read more...]