5 Do's and Dont's for PR Graduates
It's that time of year, and I'm starting to get a lot of requests for advice from communication majors who will be graduating soon. So here are a few Do's and Don'ts that I think will help:
DO's
1. DO put together a resume that lists your internships and any other work where industry exposure or use of communication skills were important. Proofread it and have someone else proof it so you're sure it has no typos or grammatical errors.
2. DO send your resume to various PR firms (a great learning environment to start your PR career) even if they're not listing any openings.
3. DO have an open mind and be willing to check out different opportunities - remember that you don't know everything yet and it's great to get lots of interviewing experience. Always do your best.
4. DO your research before any interview. Check out who you're meeting with on LinkedIn, read current articles about the company and /or their industry, go through the job desc…
DO's
1. DO put together a resume that lists your internships and any other work where industry exposure or use of communication skills were important. Proofread it and have someone else proof it so you're sure it has no typos or grammatical errors.
2. DO send your resume to various PR firms (a great learning environment to start your PR career) even if they're not listing any openings.
3. DO have an open mind and be willing to check out different opportunities - remember that you don't know everything yet and it's great to get lots of interviewing experience. Always do your best.
4. DO your research before any interview. Check out who you're meeting with on LinkedIn, read current articles about the company and /or their industry, go through the job desc…
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