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According to PR News’ 2015 Salary Survey, written communications (57 percent) and media relations (48 percent) are considered two of the top PR skills most important for advancement within an organization. The survey, which took the pulse of 1,133 PR and marketing executives, also found that content creation (54 percent) trumped both crisis management (22 percent) and reputation management (32 percent) when it comes to skills most important for career advancement.... 
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Pretty much everybody has created a CV / résumé at some stage in their life. As with most forms of content I think the key is to establish a tone of voice, and try to stand out from the surrounding noise. I always used to put ‘vinyl junkie’ in the ‘interests’ section on my CV, which always worked a treat in interviews regardless of the role. People would ask me about my passion for music. I’d return the serve by asking the interviewer the same thing. These things can help to break any ice, and I think you should habitually ask plenty of questions in interviews, for all sorts of reasons. Nowadays there are more opportunities than ever to attract the right kind of attention, and creative professionals in particular can go the extra mile to make an impression. I thought I’d collect a bunch of examples, which may inspire you to do something different...
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Fresh resume ideas.
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In the age of social media, we have countless outlets for job searching. Platforms such as LinkedIn are the first to come to mind, but can candidates use Twitter to find jobs as well? This past Thursday the HR teams at Twitter and NPR collaborated in the first live #NPRTwitterChataimed at helping job seekers use social media as a job search tool.
The chat was centered on six questions that received over 800 tweets from industry professionals all over the U.S., and even some from New Zealand and the UK. Below is a recap of the topics covered in the chat as well as tips you can use in your own job search.
To see a cool Storify roundup of the live chat, check out Amplify Talent, the blog run by NPR's Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Innovation, Lars Schmidt....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Lots of useful tips for job hunters...
JobisJob's curator insight,
February 27, 2013 6:06 AM
You can also follow the @jobisjob account for updates on the employment market ;)
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But what about the more seasoned among us? PR tools and tactics can help there, too. Here are some best practices from PR pros and recruiters in the field....
[Great tips for any job seeker as well as PR, social media, marketing - JD]
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It’s that time again, when an army of newly minted graduates hits the streets (or, more literally, their laptops) to land that first job. It may be the tightest employment market in years, but the challenge of finding work is probably good preparation for what’s to come! If you’re determined to break into PR, here’s my best advice....
[11 great tips for new PR job hunters from Dorothy Crenshaw - JD]
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Here's a simple presentation with PR job tips and resources. Great reminders for PR job hunters.
It was produced using a promising new presentation tool called Sparkol. It's dead simple to use, fast and most of all, it's fun. Enjoy the job tips and take a look at Sparkol too...
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Are you aiming to get that dream job of yours but don’t know where to start? Pay high priority to your resume. An impressive resume can go a long way and if you would like to make that positive impression, finding a good resume template to base your own resume on can really help you out. It may seem like a small and inconsequential thing to some, but the appearance of your resume really does have an effect on the professional image you would like to project. This sheet of paper can be your ticket to success, and minding how it looks can make a huge difference on your life! Think of your resume as a one-page reflection of yourself. As much as you can, aim to be the best professional you can be while pouring personality into your resume as well....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Here's a useful list of creative resume templates.
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PR Jobs booming say top PR recruiters ... Halfway through 2013, the PR job outlook has rarely looked so positive. Three top PR recruiters tell us what PR jobs are hot, what skills are in demand and who’s hiring. I interviewed three leading US PR recruiters including:Lynn Hazan, President of Lynn Hazan & Associates in Chicago; Amy Segelin, President of Chalenor Associates with offices in Boston and New York City; andDennis Spring, President, Spring Associates in New York City. What PR jobs are hot? The experts’ collective assessment? If you’ve got internal communications, marketing communications, healthcare or digital technology with social media experience, polish up your resume....
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The PR recruiters say PR jobs are there. Here's what to know and how to get ready...
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Did you know that 84 percent of recruiters use social media to recruit candidates that might not have otherwise applied, and, in 2012, companies are expected to use social media to recruit for more than 80 percent of job openings?
Moreover, 7 out of 10 employers have successfully hired a candidate through social media, and, since implementing social recruitment, almost half (49 percent) have received more applicants to choose from.
Social networks such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have made a huge impact on the business strategy of companies across almost every industry, and recruitment is no exception. By proactively targeting ‘passive’ job talent through social channels – relying on vacancy postings and other applicant tracking systems attracts just five percent of the workforce – firms can widen their reach and dramatically improve the quality of their workforce.
This infographic takes a closer look at the new age of recruitment.
[Evidence you need to get your social media profiles cleaned up, creative and convincing ~ Jeff ]
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Find PR jobs at Public Relations Job Board. One of the best PR job boards from interns and entry level to corporate communications, nonprofit PR, public affairs and social media. Worth exploring...
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Are you having trouble finding a real PR job?
Have you applied for dozens of public relations jobs using traditional techniques and still can’t get an interview? Overwhelmed by too much information and don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place....
So where do you start with a practical PR job hunting strategy that helps you find and win your next real PR job?
This downloadable 165-page book is a thorough guide for serious PR job hunters. Whether you’re a new graduate, an experienced PR pro, a journalist or business person looking to move into public relations, PRoactive: The Public Relations Job Hunter’s Guide will help you find a job...
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According to PR News research, those skills deemed the most important for advancement within an organization are the kind of skills that brought PR pros to the dance in the first place: writing and pitching the media.Hmmm what about social media?