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InSites for PR Graduates: On-the-Job Experience Can Help You in Your Future Job Searches

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I may only be a few weeks into my summer internship, but I’m already thinking about how I can translate my experiences into my future job search. While my experiences this summer are in the PR industry, I know that the skills I’m learning will help me land my dream job regardless of the [...]

InSites for PR Graduates: Translating Varied Experience into the Perfect Job

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After graduating from college a year ago, I didn’t have my ideal job lined up, so I spent the last 12 months working and interning as a librarian assistant, development marketing assistant, administrative assistant and produce sales attendant. Although none of these positions was directly related to communications, they each contributed to my effectiveness [...]

InSites for PR Graduates: Start Small for Big, Fulfilling Returns

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Class of 2012 communicators — I salute you! You chose a major in communications to find meaning in messaging, betterment in branding, opportunities in outreach — and now it’s time to get a job — to fill out forms, update your LinkedIn profile and search for communications and PR jobs.

Source: http://longislandvolunteercenter.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/long-island-volunteer-center-urges-all-long-islanders-to-get-involved-and-make-a-difference-during-national-volunteer-week-april-15-21-2012/

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InSites for PR Graduates: Internships and Volunteering Offer New Job Opportunities

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As we graduate and leave the carefree comforts of college behind to enter the world of bills and responsibility, we face more challenges than our predecessors. In reality, the job market just isn’t what it used to be. So, what can we do?

Brittany Vanderpool's graduation ceremony at University of Maryland, College Park.

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InSites for PR Graduates: Applying Your Degree in a Job Search

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I graduated from college in the middle of a recession, and jobs were scarce. But even in the best of times, competition can be fierce. That’s why no matter what the market is like where you live, it’s important to be strategic about a job search.

Source: http://careersearchtoday.com/find-a-job/tips-safe-job-search-online/

Manage your brand. Google yourself to see [...]