• #FridayFive (and then some!) – 10/16/15

    Fall is here. The leaves are changing, the weather is cooler (although here in South Carolina, that means the highs are in the mid-70s), everything is more colorful and it seems like everyone is inspired. I’ve got a few posts ready for the next couple of weeks and I had such a hard time picking just five pieces for this week’s round-up that you’re getting a few extra freebies! Show Off Your Writing Chops Four ways to write LinkedIn posts that turn into career opportunities on The Daily Muse If I knew then what I know now… They really should have taught these courses in college by Career Contessa on…

  • #FridayFive – Links for the week

    So much to do, so little time! Luckily for me, I’m working from home today so I can work on a bit of everything that needs to be done. Unfortunately, it’s almost the end of these long summer days. Here are my favorite links I’ve stumbled upon this week! Did I miss anything you thought was great? Share it in the comments! Writing Cover Letters is a Craft! The ultimate guide to perfect cover letter emails on Skillcrush Maybe it wasn’t you… 3 Reasons You Haven’t Heard Back About a Job, According to a Real, Live Recruiter on The Muse PR isn’t for the faint of heart. What you should know before…

  • #FridayFive | In Case You Missed It Links

    Sharing my news earlier this week has made me so excited and is a weight off of my shoulders. Did you miss it? Catch up on PR Girl’s big news here. But that’s enough about me and my adventures! Here are my top five links for you to catch up on news, entertainment and tips from this week. DKNY PR Girl is no more. Farewell, DKNY PR Girl: The fashion brand breaks with its sassy mascot on Mashable Make your office suck less. 6 Work Hacks That Will Instantly Make a Day at the Office More Fun on Inc. Clean up your act. 17 Ways to Have a More Organized…

  • #FridayFive – ICYMI | 7.17.15

    Each week, I keep thinking “Ok, next week I’m going to start blogging regularly because this busy schedule will ease up this week.” Let me tell you – not the case. Man plans & God laughs, right? Next week, for sure, I’m going to start regularly posting again. I’ve got a series on personal branding that I’ve been working on that I can’t wait to start sharing early next week, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for that! Now back to this week’s five best links that may have passed you by! Network, Schmetwork – Not so fast! Why digital networking is essential to your PR career by…

  • #FridayFive: ICYMI Links | 5/15/15

    I’ve never had such a busy May! Friday is here yet again and here’s my wrap up for links you may have missed this week. Don’t forget to check back next week for new photos up on the blog! Five links you need – 5/15/15 Getting the Job of Your Dreams Five ways to land your dream communications job on PR Daily Don’t Catch Those Summertime Blues! Staying Competitive During the Job Hunt on PRSA New Pros: The Edge Switching Lanes What no one talks about when making a major career change by Idealist Careers Be Your Own Brand Define your personal brand on Carly Inspired If I Knew Then……

  • #FridayFive | Links you may have missed | 5/8/15

    The weather is warming up, the sun is shining – perfect time to sit outside with your iced coffee or tea and catch up on a fantastic link or two you may have missed this week. First Impressions Matter How to write headlines that make people click on Ragan Email Like A Pro Five email habits to steal from the world’s busiest people on The Muse Podcasts for Professionals 10 podcasts you should listen to if you’re starting a new job on Levo League Pros on How to Grow Seven tips for quickly growing your network on Startup Collective Kill it on LinkedIn Six secrets that will make you a LinkedIn…

  • #FridayFive – Links You Need – 4/9/15

    I’m trying a new format starting this week. Each week I’ll be posting a roundup of five links you may have missed that week, but need to read. Five Need-to-Read Links for the Week of April 9 Stress Less 15 proven ways to beat stress on Her Agenda Build Your Brands 5 personal branding tools that will get you through on Levo League Beat Defeat How to find motivation when you feel like you’re failing on Career Contessa Cultivate Creativity 10 essential tips for every creative marketing manager on That Working Girl Stop Procrastinating Five productivity hacks you need now on Ladypreneur League  

  • PR Girl 101: Plan your 2015

    Did you have a plan for 2014?   How do you feel about what you accomplished in 2014? How about the things you didn’t get to? Are there things you forgot about? Gave up on? Lost the motivation to do? Ran out of time to complete? Tomorrow is the first blank page of a brand new year. Like any new chapter, starting 2015 off strong and on a good foot sets the tone for the year ahead. If you don’t know what you want out of the year, how can you work toward anything? I know, I know – it’s the holidays, maybe you’ve had a little time off and just…