Thursday, May 31, 2012

8 Ways to Track your YouTube video performance

Do you want to know how many views your video is getting on YouTube? More importantly, how can you increase the viewership of those videos?  Click here for eight tips to track YouTube video performance, courtesy of socialmediaexaminer.com.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

PR job prospects improve for 2012

Here's some good news for recent college graduates looking to land a job in public relations.  Job prospects for aspiring P.R. pros have never been better.  Click here for five tips on how to get that job, courtesy of the Washington Post.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

A simple one-minute exercise to eliminate pauses

Are you a public speaker that's always goes "um" and "ah"?  Then click here to watch this short, but simple, 60-second to eliminate those pauses, courtesy of prdaily.com.

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Seven Great Websites for Writers

Does the job you currently hold constantly call for writing?  Then the following article is for you.  Click here to find out what the "7 Great Websites for Writers are all about, courtesy of dailywritingtips.com.

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 years old

A historic landmark turned 75 years old today (Sunday, May 27).  The world-famous Golden Gate Bridge which connects with San Francisco with Oakland was built on this day in 1937.  Click here to find out more on the anniversary, as well as video tributes here.


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Saturday, May 26, 2012

How brand journalism helped one writer's career

In recent years, brand journalism has risen to become a vital, yet unknown, part of the ever-changing media landscape.  Click here to find out how it kept the career of one writer going, courtesy of jaffepr.com.

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The new Communication Careers Corner Daily is here

The all-new Communication Careers Corner Daily has arrived, with the latest news on communications, media, public relations and more, updated 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Click here to read it.

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More on Times-Picayune ending daily publication

In our last post, we told you that the New Orleans Times-Picayune was cutting its publication back to three days a week.  That move effectively makes New Orleans the largest city in the U.S. without a daily newspaper.  Click the following links below to read more reaction.

Agence France-Presse (via Mother Nature Network)

Associated Press (via Columbia [Mo.] Daily Tribune)

Hispanic Business.com 


New York Times (via the Sacramento Bee)

PC Magazine


UPI

U.S. News & World Report

Local Reaction

Baton Rouge (La.) Advocate

WVUE

WWL 


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Friday, May 25, 2012

Times-Picayune to cease daily publication

If you haven't heard...or read...the news by now, the New Orleans Times-Picayune will end its daily publication later this year.  The Louisiana-based newspaper will cut its publication to three days a week starting this fall.  Click the following links below for more on this story.

Los Angeles Times

New York Times


Poynter


Save The News

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Qualities that will stand out in a job interview

What are the qualities that will stand when you go to a job interview?  Click here to find out, courtesy of jobstips.us.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Inspiring graduation speeches from veteran journalists

Are you a recent college graduate, or veteran dismayed by the current state of journalism?  Then click here to read some inspiring speeches from veteran journalists, courtesy of mediabistro.com/10000words.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

What's an "intrapreneur"?

You're about to find out.  Just do so by clicking here, courtesy of forbes.com.

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What it takes to be an entrepreneur?

Do you have what it takes to own your own business?  Click here if you have it in you, courtesy of entrepreneurspro.com.

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Monday, May 21, 2012

Can writers serve two masters?

Can a writer strike a reasonable, ethical balance between being a journalist and public relations specialist?  It's not always easy, says a Virginia PR pro.  Click here to find out why, courtesy of rhodescomm.com.


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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Writer/PR consultant to run for local office

A freelance writer who is also a public relations specialist has thrown her hat into the ring for a county commission seat in Florida.  Click here to find out more about her, courtesy of tcpalm.com.

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Buffett buys 63 newspapers from Media General

Billionaire Warren Buffett makes a blockbuster deal.  He recently announced his plans to buy 63 newspapers from Media General.  inquisitr.com has the details here.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Writing for the trade press

Are you a freelance writer?  Have you ever thought about writing for a trade publication?  Click here to find out what you need to know, courtesy of freelancewriting.com.

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What a changing media landscape means for PR

The media landscape is changing at constant rate. What does that mean for public relations? Click here for the answer, courtesy of commpro.biz.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Different types of journalism explained

Here's a post for those of you pursuing a journalism career.  Did you know that there are different types of journalism.  Freelancewriting.com briefly talks about those types here.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Take a break occasionally, says a solo PR consultant

It might still be spring, but summer is just around the corner.  Click here to read why a self-employed public relations consultant says taking a vacation, even if it's just for two days, is important, courtesy of soloprpro.com.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Own a business? Publicity is a must.

Do you own your business?  Or thinking about starting one?  Then the following article from the Mopwater PR + Media Notes blog is a must-read if you want to build a solid brand.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of Mopwater PR + Media Notes

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Getting a job in PR: 11 tips

With college graduation in full swing, many graduates are looking to get a job fresh out of school, but there's always that "Catch 22".  Click here to find out the 11 tips for landing a job in public relations, courtesy of PRDaily.com.

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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Job market gets better for 2012 grads

Good news for soon-to-be college graduates.  The prospects of getting a job once they get that diploma have never been better.  The Associated Press has more on this story by clicking here.

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

How to deal with stress positively

Are you stressed out? How are you coping with stress? Read more on how to deal with it in a positive way by clicking here, courtesy of FreelanceSwitch.com.

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Four mistakes that spell check doesn't catch

And now, here's a post for all writers and editors out there.  There's nothing worse than not only having misspelled words, but also confusing those same words.  Ragan.com has more on how the spell check function on your computer doesn't always catch them by clicking here.


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Thursday, May 10, 2012

How one woman formed her own PR firm...at 26

Click here to read more on how one woman founded her own public relations firm...at the tender age of 26, courtesy of saportareport.com.


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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Culture does matter in the job hunt, says strategist

When pursuing a job, culture is critical when finding a company to work for.  That's what a veteran business strategist wrote about in the Harvard Business Review.

Click here to answer the three questions to consider when choosing a job, courtesy of hbr.org.


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Publishing a magazine? Read this

If you're looking to publish a magazine, here's the one post you need to read.  Click here to find out the "seven deadly sins" of magazine publishing, courtesy of pbdink.com.


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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Some Gen Y'ers do read newspapers, study finds

Think all young adults (ages 18-24) don't read a newspaper?  Think again.  NPR has the story on the surprising results of the Pew State of the News Media study here.

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Embracing Uncertainty

If you're a college graduate that's not sure about what you're going to do after you graduate, this post is for  you.  Click here to read the story of one grad's journey from college student, to the world of work, courtesy of the risingpro.com blog.

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Monday, May 7, 2012

What not to do during a job interview

After what seems to be months, if not years, of job hunting, you've finally landed an interview.  Now what?  Click here to watch videos on how to avoid ruining your chances for landing a job.  

Videos courtesy of Denham Resources, a staffing company based in Fresno, California, U.S.A. 


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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Being the right fit for the job

Here's a brief word on "being the right fit for the job". (1)

In this tight job market, many companies are looking for employees who will fit the corporate culture, not just someone who's looking for a job just for the sake of looking for a job.

It's like finding the right pair of shoes, for instance.  You wouldn't buy a pair of shoes just simply because they look good on your feet.   It would be because they fit your feet correctly.  After all,  a size 7 shoe wouldn't fit well on a size 5 foot, or vice versa, right?

The same thing applies when you're on the job hunt.  It doesn't matter how badly you want, or need a job, if you don't fit the company's culture, or what they're looking for in an employee, it'll be very difficult for you to land a job there.  What's the use of trying to get in as the company's communications or public relations coordinator, when it's looking for say, a web developer?

Also, doing research on the company  (2) can help you tremendously in deciding whether it's the right fit for you, not only in getting the job, but more importantly,  in advancing your career.  Learning more about what the company does, its history, philosophy, etc., can help you decide whether working there is worthwhile.  After all, why go to work as a spokesperson for a company you have no knowledge about?

In the communications, public relations, and other related fields, it's your job to maintain a positive image for the company you hope to work for someday.  The more research you do, the better your chances of not only landing an interview, but also a job offer. 

Links

(1) The Right Person For The Job, by Pamela Holloway

Courtesy of aboutpeople.com


(2) Company Research-Why You Need Company Information


Courtesy of careerplanning.about.com

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Three cities that need arts journalism

Yes, Virginia, there is such a thing as arts journalism, and as the following post from NPR shows, there are three cities that could desperately use a boost in that department.

Click here for the full article, courtesy of NPR.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Why introverts must learn how to network

With digital and social media becoming increasingly important in the job hunt, even introverts must learn how to network.  Find out more by clicking here, courtesy of seattlepi.com.

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Looking for a job? Read this.

Whether you're a soon-to-be college graduate, or a seasoned veteran looking to bounce back after being laid off, you probably realize that the job market is as tight as it has ever been.  Click here to read more on how to fix 10 common job hunt mistakes, courtesy of commpro.biz.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Graduation is near: What's next?

So, you're about to graduate from college, and are unsure about what to do next.  If you've been thinking about a career in communication, public relations, or other related fields, you just might want to read this post here.  Reading it will you give the insight, as well as the information you need for a successful career, no matter what career path you choose.  Remember, it's a tough, tight job market.  Congratulations, and Good Luck!

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The 2012 WordCount Blogathon is here

For the second straight year, the Communication Careers Corner will be a part of the WordCount Blogathon.

For those first-time readers to the 3C's blog, there will be (hopefully again) at least one post dedicated to the field of communications, freelance writing, journalism, public relations, and other related fields.  There might even be at least one interview along the way.  So check back every day this month (May) for more.  Please join us, and Happy Surfing!

For more information on the 2012 WordCount Blogathon, please click here, or click on the link in the upper right corner of the blog.
 
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