Comments on: How to be a successful Young Pro without getting Kanye’d http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619 Chatting about PR, social media and everything in between. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:39:25 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lauren Fernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1432 Lauren Fernandez Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:31:11 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1432 A PR person, to me, is never the leading role. It's always the brand in the spotlight - we are fine being the background, strategizing, working on messaging and producing. We don't execute as a director does, but we are the wheels behind the creativity. Great post KT! A PR person, to me, is never the leading role. It’s always the brand in the spotlight – we are fine being the background, strategizing, working on messaging and producing. We don’t execute as a director does, but we are the wheels behind the creativity.

Great post KT!

]]> By: Lauren Fernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1431 Lauren Fernandez Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:12:36 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1431 The first thing I did on my job is to get to know the IT people. They are very specific and focus extremely well. This was a great analogy related to Katie's original post - thanks for the great points D. The first thing I did on my job is to get to know the IT people. They are very specific and focus extremely well.

This was a great analogy related to Katie’s original post – thanks for the great points D.

]]> By: Lauren Fernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1430 Lauren Fernandez Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:10:24 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1430 Being in this profession is all about being able to learn - and even those "more seasoned" learn everyday. You just have to be willing to listen, engage and educate - and by commenting, you're taking that first step. Know you are always welcome to offer your thoughts here! Being in this profession is all about being able to learn – and even those “more seasoned” learn everyday. You just have to be willing to listen, engage and educate – and by commenting, you’re taking that first step. Know you are always welcome to offer your thoughts here!

]]> By: goktgo http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1429 goktgo Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:07:14 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1429 Thanks, Tom! PR really is a team effort! There is so much that goes into every project and it's always neat to see the different skill sets people bring to the table! Thanks for bringing that up & being such a great contribution to the conversation!! @goktgo Thanks, Tom!

PR really is a team effort! There is so much that goes into every project and it’s always neat to see the different skill sets people bring to the table! Thanks for bringing that up & being such a great contribution to the conversation!!

@goktgo

]]> By: goktgo http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1428 goktgo Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:05:57 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1428 Haha! I like the idea of "getting to know the computer nerds" :) There is a lot of behind the scenes stuff in our field! Like you and Emily said, it's the details and the inner workings that really make things happen but don't always get the glory. I'm glad you thought it was a fun analogy! :) Thanks so much for stopping by and adding to the convo!! @goktgo Haha! I like the idea of “getting to know the computer nerds” :)

There is a lot of behind the scenes stuff in our field! Like you and Emily said, it’s the details and the inner workings that really make things happen but don’t always get the glory.

I’m glad you thought it was a fun analogy! :) Thanks so much for stopping by and adding to the convo!!
@goktgo

]]> By: Danny http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1427 Danny Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:56:40 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1427 Love the analogy and the comments on the post. Ok, so you know the tech Oscars that happen the day before the actual awards? They don't air on TV, and are recapped in a five minute segment during the actual awards show. While these don't get the same amount of exposure, these tech awards are really the meat and potatoes of movie making. Without these detail oriented specialists, the stars would not be showcased effectively. In the same way, as a young professional, don't forget about the small details and inner workings of your company that allow you to thrive. Get to know the computer nerds, learn about the technologies that allow your company to function, and you'll be surprised at how much you stand out from the pack. @pragerd Love the analogy and the comments on the post.

Ok, so you know the tech Oscars that happen the day before the actual awards? They don’t air on TV, and are recapped in a five minute segment during the actual awards show.

While these don’t get the same amount of exposure, these tech awards are really the meat and potatoes of movie making.

Without these detail oriented specialists, the stars would not be showcased effectively. In the same way, as a young professional, don’t forget about the small details and inner workings of your company that allow you to thrive.

Get to know the computer nerds, learn about the technologies that allow your company to function, and you’ll be surprised at how much you stand out from the pack.

@pragerd

]]> By: Lauren Fernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1426 Lauren Fernandez Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:49:56 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1426 Love Matt's point about taking what is unique about you and showcasing that - make yourself stand out. With that, though.... you have to make sure it fits the brand's culture. Remember, thats what comes first, not you. Love Matt’s point about taking what is unique about you and showcasing that – make yourself stand out. With that, though…. you have to make sure it fits the brand’s culture. Remember, thats what comes first, not you.

]]> By: Lauren Fernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1425 Lauren Fernandez Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:30:43 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1425 The part that some have to do, though, is to evaluate if it's really important - does it really contribute to the brand? Is it really helping out? Where's the line? How do I approach? So many questions these days. The part that some have to do, though, is to evaluate if it’s really important – does it really contribute to the brand? Is it really helping out? Where’s the line? How do I approach?

So many questions these days.

]]> By: goktgo http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1424 goktgo Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:24:17 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1424 Thanks Rashel! Your thoughts are *especially* important if you're *not* a young professional! I'd love to hear some of what helped you become successful in the beginning of your career! @goktgo Thanks Rashel! Your thoughts are *especially* important if you’re *not* a young professional! I’d love to hear some of what helped you become successful in the beginning of your career!

@goktgo

]]> By: goktgo http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619&cpage=1#comment-1423 goktgo Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:23:23 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=619#comment-1423 Thanks Matt! I'm glad to know that you found my ideas helpful even in a non-PR related industry! I think you're right - showing off what makes you unique is one of the most valuable things you can do! Your personality/character/talents etc. can set you apart from other people who may have the same skills or education on paper. I know that using your musical talent and the other things that make you *you* will get you far :) @goktgo Thanks Matt!

I’m glad to know that you found my ideas helpful even in a non-PR related industry!

I think you’re right – showing off what makes you unique is one of the most valuable things you can do! Your personality/character/talents etc. can set you apart from other people who may have the same skills or education on paper.

I know that using your musical talent and the other things that make you *you* will get you far :)

@goktgo

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