• #FridayFive – Tricks + Treats for 10/30/15

    Happy [almost] Halloween, y’all! Goal Overload Three practical things to do when you have too many goals on The Daily Muse Pitches, Contacts + Media Lists – Oh My! Five steps to creating a useful media contacts list on PR Daily Keep Your Post-Grad Hobbies Finding time for post-grad extracurriculars on The Edge Beat That Writer’s Block Content ideas for every writer’s block scenario on That Working Girl Keeping Up With The Joneses Each week, I love putting together these links to the best career, PR, marketing, social media and professional development pieces out and about on the web. But we all know that, as PR pros, it’s important for…

  • #FridayFive: Links You May Have Missed (10/23/15)

    It’s the most wonderful tiiiime of the year! No, I don’t mean Christmas. Fall is the best time of year and Halloween is my favorite holiday. For some reason, I always find it easiest to focus and get work done during this time of year. I always feel incredibly inspired during the fall months – maybe it’s all the colors, scents and beautiful scenery. I’ll bet that it has a lot to do with all of the great content popping up in my feeds & inbox this time of year. Night Owls Rejoice! 11 science-backed reasons why night owls get more done on The Muse Asking the Right Questions 6…

  • #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 9-18-15

    Fall is almost in the air, the days are getting shorter…This is the time of year I live for! I can’t wait for the leaves to turn, the temperatures to cool and to cuddle up next to a fire (a first for me!) and read for hours. I’m getting myself started with these links and some of the books listed in #3! LC: Social Media Mogul Six lessons brands can learn from Lauren Conrad’s social media success on Adweek Networking for the Rest of Us The smartest ways to network at a party on the Wall Street Journal Curl Up with a Good Book The List: 15 books for fall…

  • #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 – Links you may have missed

    So I’ve been super busy, but I’ve actually getting better at posting regularly here and managing other things I’ve been doing. More on that once I can say! But, even being busy as a bee, I’ve kept up on the news this week. Here’s my favorite five links that you may have missed this week! Emails Done Right 10 email templates you’ll need during your job search from The Muse Be In The Know 4 trends every PR pro should know on PRSA Pittsburgh’s blog Perfect Your Social Media Posts Keys to creating perfect social media posts on Ragan.com How to Effectively Work from Home The best ways to be productive when…

  • #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……