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| posted: December 27,2012 11:12 AM -- submitted by: mukesh | |
| Q16: | Right now i m doing job telecom sector and i want to change my job with it sector as a software testing. I have an experience around 5 plus so please suggest me what should i do? |
| A16: | Thank you for contacting us. PRSA is a professional organization for public relations professionals. It sounds as if you are interest in Information Technology. I recommend you look at a professional organization serving technical computer practitioners. They would be able to give you advice in your field of expertise. Good luck in your career. Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA expert response from: Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA |
| posted: December 19,2012 04:01 PM -- submitted by: Man chiso | |
| Q17: | Hello i want to ask for career advice to a cold connection at a certain company for a job but i don't know the proper way to do that.can you help me with the questions so that they won't be ignored? Regards |
| A17: | It sounds as if you need to talk with someone more in depth than we can provide through Ask the Experts. I recommend you connect PRSA's mentor services and work directly with a professional who can guide you better over time. If you are not currently a PRSA member, this might be a good time to join and meet people in your local chapter. In my experience, networking is one of the best ways to move ahead in your career. Good luck, Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA expert response from: Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA |
| posted: December 19,2012 03:57 PM -- submitted by: Sarah | |
| Q18: | Hello, I am about to graduate with my BA in Psychology and I am thinking of transitioning to work in communications and/or Public Relations. My question is whether or not a Masters degree is worth it or if I should attempt to gain work experience instead? |
| A18: | Each person's case is individual and how you approach your career depends a great deal on who you are. As with all professions, public relations has a body of knowledge you need to understand to be a successful practitioner. You might begin to learn more about public relations practice and the code of ethics which underpins our work by looking at PRSA website and its many resources. In addition, if you were to join a PRSSA (student) chapter at your college or PRSA if you have graduated, you would meet working professionals at the meetings and you could learn more about public relations and communications to gain an understanding of what a PR professional does each day. As you meet professionals and learn more about the profession, you will be able to judge which path -- additional education or direct work experience -- is the best for you. Good luck. Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA expert response from: Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA |
| posted: December 19,2012 03:52 PM -- submitted by: Jaclyn | |
| Q19: | Hi I am a mid career level PR & Marketing professional. I have worked for various private companies in Manhattan as well as own my own business doing freelance PR in in the hospitality and entertainment industry. I would like to work in an agency however I have no agency experience. How do I go about obtaining a job at my experience level within an agency or even an entry level job in an agency? |
| A19: | Jaclyn, Although I don't have agency experience, I would approach this job search as I would any other. Since you have worked in PR for some time, I assume you are a member of a professional organization such as PRSA. If not, join today. Through your local chapter, you will meet professionals who can help you learn more about agency life and where open positions are. Also, you might want to learn more about accreditation and obtain your APR certification. Since you live in Manhattan, you have the advantage of taking seminars at PRSA headquarters. As with most job searches, networking is probably the single most important thing you can do. Good luck, Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA expert response from: Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA |
| posted: November 28,2012 12:07 PM -- submitted by: Steve Cole | |
| Q20: | There has been a lot of talk at my school concerning video resumes. The opinions are mixed, both pro and con. The opinions for majors like accounting and computer science are that they are not a good idea. In PR and comms, especially social media related fields, they are thought of as a good thing to have. What is the opinion of professionals in the field? Thanks. |
| A20: | Steve-- It's my opinion that a video resume is an excellent idea when you apply for a public relations/communication position, especially if you can show your experience in various media--graphics, TV, social media and so on. Keep in mind, though, that some of the decision makers probably will be older and still rely on paper resumes. So my advice is to do both. Once you have the video and a Word version of your resume, you can put it on a flash stick. Print a paper copy as a second leave-behind. If you have a website, you can load both on the Web, but remove your contact information before doing so. Best of success in your job search! expert response from: Jim Haynes, APR, Fellow PRSA |
| posted: November 26,2012 10:33 AM -- submitted by: Molly | |
| Q21: | I graduated with a degree in Broadcasting a few years ago and decided to change industries from TV/Film production to P.R.. I didn't take any business classes in college, aside from Marketing 101, Macro and Microeconomics as a freshman, and I've done several broadcasting internships. How do you recommend I go about making myself a more appealing candidate for a career within a P.R. Agency? I would like to avoid another unpaid internship, how else can I educate myself? Thank you. |
| A21: | Molly, Public relations is a career field with many possibilities and specialty areas. Do you have a clear idea of what aspect of public relations is most aligned with your skills and your interests? Doing some exploring into the field of public relations and understanding what we do might be a good way for you to begin to understand the best opportunity for you. The APR study guide, available on the PRSA website, would be a good document for you to read. Also, attend some PRSA chapter meetings in your community and talk with members. Meet people and later follow up by requesting informational interviews. You will get to know more about our profession and understand where your abilities fit and you will have the beginning of a PR network which is the most likely source of your first public relations job. Good luck. Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA expert response from: Margaret Ann Hennen, APR, Fellow PRSA |
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