The PR rookie

Professionalism is imperative in any work environment. However, it is particularly important when you are starting out in an entry-level role. In today’s blog post I will be focusing on the importance of professionalism for entry-level PR practitioners.     In the working world being professional amongst other things is like a currency. The first impression is your lasting impression. Communication is all about reputation and credibility, so giving the best impression will reverberate throughout your career. Making a good impression, having a good attitude, being knowledgeable and respectful are all part of being professional. If you can nail all of that, then you will have a successful PR career.   At the start of your career establishing your network is so important and having a good professional attitude plays into that. It is imperative to make the most out of any experience and avoid any self-sabotaging. A good example of this would be to show that you respect people...

  The PR market is extremely competitive, so naturally the internet is saturated with PR materials, blogs, and publications. Unfortunately, people do not always have the time to sift through different websites and newsletters, which where I come in. This blog post will hopefully help you make an informed decision of where to get your PR kick.     1.       PR Week is one of the world’s leading PR publications. Unlike some of the other websites/publications mentioned in this blog post, PR Week targets and has a global audience. With News filtering in from London, New York and Hong Kong, PR Week can deliver to their audience a unique perspective on national and international issues. They focus on global news and incorporate PR within their stories, looking at how current issues affect PR. What makes PR Week stand out is that they can offer a wide network that spans across three different continents, making it a great publication for anyone to be expo...