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Building the Brand of You: Where to Start
Last month, I published the first part of a series on personal branding, a topic I think is incredibly important for young PR professionals. In that post, I talked about why a personal brand is important and how it can help pros build their career. Today’s post will look at where to begin in building your personal brand. Branding used to be reserved only for brands and celebrities, primarily because brands were built on what people said about you. The media had to talk about you and other people had to create buzz around your brand. Thanks to the internet and social media, self-publishing and self-promotion is the new norm. The…
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#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…
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#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…
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Big News for PR Girl!
I’ve certainly been a bit distracted over the last couple of months and I haven’t been able to share why. I’ve hinted that there is something going on, but I haven’t been able to share my news. Today, I can and the big news is… I’m on the move! At the end of the month, I’ll be packing everything I own into a trailer and leaving Pittsburgh for Columbia, South Carolina. It’s a little bittersweet – I’ve grown pretty fond of Pittsburgh – but I’m excited to start a new adventure, one that will hopefully bring a ton of new experiences that I can share here! So while I…
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#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…
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Building the Brand of You
When looking for a job, what do we do to prepare? We put together our portfolio, we spruce up our résumés, we clean up any questionable social media and we start putting our best foot forward and apply for jobs. It’s not enough anymore to get good grades, take the right classes, have the right internships and extracurricular activities if you want to land you’re dream job. That’s a lot of work to put in all at once before even submitting your first application. Why spend so much time prepping your materials and image once you decide to head down the job search path? Developing and maintaining a personal brand…
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#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…
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Finding a new home & a new job in a new city
Searching for a job is a daunting task. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a recent graduate or a professional just looking for a change, job searching is often an overwhelming undertaking. When you’re in the need for a change of scenery it becomes a whole new monster. If you’re looking to make the leap to a new city with your career there are plenty of ways to jumpstart your job search before you even pack your bags: Research Prospects in Your New City. Searching for a new job should always start with outlining what you’re looking for. A few questions to ask yourself as you begin searching could be: What…
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Crafting a Vision
Every worthy dream and goal needs a great path to get you there. And while I am all for doing things spur of the moment, trying new things and having adventures, I do believe that having a solid vision is important to living a mindful life. Whatever you have on your plate or ahead of you, having a vision and a plan can help you to find focus and get yourself from Point A to Point B and beyond. When I started this blog, I had been following other career and PR girl blogs like NYC PR Girls, PR Blonde, Kayla Hollatz, and PR Couture for a while. I’ve had…
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#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……