Comments on: Let's Be Frank: Some Advice for PR Graduates http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/lets-be-frank-some-advice-for-pr-graduates/ Lauren, Katie and Chevis: PRetty Opinionated. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:05:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: osuprssa http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/lets-be-frank-some-advice-for-pr-graduates/comment-page-1/#comment-1462 osuprssa Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:35:12 +0000 http://laurenafernandez.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-1462 I think a big question a lot of graduating seniors ask is when do I to start applying. Thanks for your answers and advice! I know a lot of our Oklahoma State PRSSA members follow you, especially those networking in the DFW area. Thanks for your support of future professionals. I think a big question a lot of graduating seniors ask is when do I to start applying. Thanks for your answers and advice! I know a lot of our Oklahoma State PRSSA members follow you, especially those networking in the DFW area. Thanks for your support of future professionals.

]]> By: Advice for PR and Marketing Grads « The Spinks Blog http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/lets-be-frank-some-advice-for-pr-graduates/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Advice for PR and Marketing Grads « The Spinks Blog Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:20:16 +0000 http://laurenafernandez.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-43 [...] is a collaboratively reworked version of Lauren Fernandez’s post “Let’s Be Frank: Some Advice for PR Graduates” that I thought was SO great, I needed to make it available to my readers with a few [...] [...] is a collaboratively reworked version of Lauren Fernandez’s post “Let’s Be Frank: Some Advice for PR Graduates” that I thought was SO great, I needed to make it available to my readers with a few [...]

]]> By: laurenafernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/lets-be-frank-some-advice-for-pr-graduates/comment-page-1/#comment-42 laurenafernandez Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:33:37 +0000 http://laurenafernandez.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-42 Hey Maggie! I wish I lived closer so that I could. I think you really know your stuff too. Can't wait until you relocate to Dallas! Lauren Hey Maggie!

I wish I lived closer so that I could. I think you really know your stuff too. Can’t wait until you relocate to Dallas!

Lauren

]]> By: Maggie Kierl http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/lets-be-frank-some-advice-for-pr-graduates/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Maggie Kierl Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:09:50 +0000 http://laurenafernandez.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-31 Lauren, You are a gift to PR Students. We are trying to find someone to come speak to the OSU-PRSSA chapter about job searching and what to expect when we graduate - I wish you could be the one to speak at our meeting. You really know your stuff and you're a gift to the PR world! Lauren,

You are a gift to PR Students. We are trying to find someone to come speak to the OSU-PRSSA chapter about job searching and what to expect when we graduate – I wish you could be the one to speak at our meeting. You really know your stuff and you’re a gift to the PR world!

]]> By: laurenafernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/lets-be-frank-some-advice-for-pr-graduates/comment-page-1/#comment-41 laurenafernandez Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:08:19 +0000 http://laurenafernandez.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-41 Hey Dave! I think the need to secure a job is not only driven by the economy, but by those friends that have already landed something. As PR pros, we tend to not be very patient - we are always on on the go, always making something happen, so the waiting game can be hard. Feel free to email me anytime - I'll DM it to you on Twitter. Hey Dave!

I think the need to secure a job is not only driven by the economy, but by those friends that have already landed something. As PR pros, we tend to not be very patient – we are always on on the go, always making something happen, so the waiting game can be hard. Feel free to email me anytime – I’ll DM it to you on Twitter.

]]> By: laurenafernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/lets-be-frank-some-advice-for-pr-graduates/comment-page-1/#comment-40 laurenafernandez Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:06:34 +0000 http://laurenafernandez.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-40 Hi Kasey, I would first reach out to any person you might know in the field - an old professor, friends, etc. Start re-building relationships with them, take them for coffee, etc. These are the people that can help you with your job search, and also serve up a great recommendation letter (from those internships that you have already had.) Good luck! Hi Kasey,

I would first reach out to any person you might know in the field – an old professor, friends, etc. Start re-building relationships with them, take them for coffee, etc. These are the people that can help you with your job search, and also serve up a great recommendation letter (from those internships that you have already had.) Good luck!

]]> By: laurenafernandez http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/lets-be-frank-some-advice-for-pr-graduates/comment-page-1/#comment-39 laurenafernandez Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:48:41 +0000 http://laurenafernandez.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-39 Thanks, Arik! You made a great point about an entrepeurial attitude, and especially how it comes in handy throughout your career. I am also glad that you pointed out that working for a non-profit should never be scoffed at - I have found my niche here in associations/non-profit, and I get to do everything that you mentioned. I think that many upcoming grads think that only a big name agency will get them places - and it is really not true at all. And I second the approach us point. I learned some great tools of the trade just by talking to someone, and it's great practice for pitching and cold calling! Thanks, Arik! You made a great point about an entrepeurial attitude, and especially how it comes in handy throughout your career. I am also glad that you pointed out that working for a non-profit should never be scoffed at – I have found my niche here in associations/non-profit, and I get to do everything that you mentioned. I think that many upcoming grads think that only a big name agency will get them places – and it is really not true at all.

And I second the approach us point. I learned some great tools of the trade just by talking to someone, and it’s great practice for pitching and cold calling!

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