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.

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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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Friday, April 27, 2012

Penn State gets PR help to deal with scandal

The beleaguered Penn State finally gets some help in an effort to repair its image.  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the university hired two prestigious public relations firms to address the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.  Click the link below for more details, and why PR alone may be not enough to bring healing to Happy Valley.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


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Saturday, April 21, 2012

5 skills you need for a corporate communications job

If you're a soon-to-be college graduate looking for work, here's something you might consider: a potential career in corporate communications.  

Ragan.com has more on the five skills that will be needed for a job in this diverse, growing field.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

State of the Media 2012 report released: What it means for PR

The Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism released its ninth annual State of the Media report on Monday.  What does the continuing "digitization", and "mobilization" of media mean for journalists, public relations, and communications professionals alike?  Click here for the answers.

Also, click here for PR Daily's take on the three big media trends affecting the PR industry.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

PR, Web Development among the 50 Best Jobs of 2012

If you're pursuing a career in public relations and/or web development, there's some good news for you.

U.S. News and World Report's career section has both PR and web developer among the 50 Best Jobs of 2012.  PR topped the list out of the three positions listed in the "creative services" category, while web development ranked third behind database administrator and software developer, as well as No. 6 overall.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

8 Signs That Your Job Search Stinks

Are you having trouble finding a job in a slowly, but surely, recovering economy?  Well, you're not alone.  Click here to find the eight signs that your job hunt stinks, courtesy of recareered.com.

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