Calling all HR managers and interviewers!

I recently stumbled upon a LinkedIn poll that asked employers to identify the factor considered most important when hiring a public relations employee.  According to the results, writing abilitity is the top priority, followed by previous agency experience.  Some other interesting facts to consider: 100% of females polled (56% of the total) choose writing ability [...]

Pleased to Make Your Temporary Acquintance

With most of my friends currently working 9-5  (including former partner in unemployment, Megan) it’s hard to keep my chin up and my nose on the grind.  Yes, while I wish all my friends and classmates the best of luck in their endeavors, this recessionista can’t help but feel like a singular statistic. How? Well, [...]

NYC Job Fair

New York Career Fair Date: Monday, November 16 Location: Radisson Martinique On Broadway Hotel 49 WEST 32ND STREET New York, NY 10001 Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM For a list of attending companies, click the link and fill out the brief registration form.  Not in NYC? Just simply change the location and search for [...]

Jimmy Fallon Slow Jam: Unemployment

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Earn While You $earch

Unlike others I witnessed, I can confidently say that this graduate survived alumni weekend with my dignity (and liver) intact.  My wallet, however, is another story.  After months of unemployment, my trusty faux leather, Forever 21 friend is looking a little tattered- not to mention thin. In an effort to curb my ferocious spending habit [...]

Michael Strahan- “2009 is All About Swagger”

Flashback to this past May.  As I anxiously prepare to cross the stage at graduation, three thoughts repeatedly cross my mind: 1- DO NOT TRIP AND FALL! 2- Someone get me out of these torture tents sweat suits robes! 3- How many days until alumni weekend? Despite my worst fears, my brief moment on stage [...]