YouTube got the Tips

As some of us get set to graduate and head into the quote on quote "real world" we all should have a resume ready.

If ike in last weeks class it's important to put all the information that pertains to your skills for a required job on the top of the resume. Here is a Youtube video that has some helpful tips in the resume writing.

Take a look, good luck in your job search.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mayiAdeOGjA

Work in Sports Website

Working in the sporting industry is a dream job for most. However, if you take a look at the present economy the best bet would be to do an internship.

If you are really into sports and want to network in the SOutheast region sign up for a membership and on the www.workinsports.com I have received many emails about jobs and internships in the Southeast region.

If you have dreams to be successful in the communications indsutry once again you must benetworking yourself.

Survey on future of Journalism

I came across a recent survey on the future of online journlism, the concern, and views by present journalists in the industry.

I think this is a topic that is important, because it has a lot to do with job opportunities for the future of a journalist.

Take a look at the survey and see some of the pros and cons for the online journalism industry. http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/PRListserve/message/4712

Public Outreach/Garth Solutions

This is another job I found off of SFPRN. It is for the Broward County Aviation Department.

For more on the job go to http://broward. org/airport/ careers.htm.
The job is in public and media relations and all the requirements are listed on the site.

"Strategic Sport Communication"

Hello, fellow bloggers and for those who want to go into communication for sports take a look at this book "Strategic Sport Communication" by Paul M.Pederson, Kimberly S. Miloch, and Pamela C.Lucella.

What is any type of communication without a point of emphasis? When scrolling through my Google Alerts this link was in my email.

Check this link out for information on communication in the sproting indsutry. Throughout the book their are highlights you can see for the section on communication.
http://books.google.com/books?id=DJOm9pVzaqAC&pg=PA38&lpg=PA38&dq=career+preparation+in+the+communication+field&source=bl&ots=vCTvE4WX1g&sig=6zVodX9nfUqCS38ZTz6K3NmBzUI&hl=en#PPA51,M1

I apologize for the long link the hyperlink was not working.

Macy's Job postion

For those looking to get into the journalism or public relation of fashion industry here is a great job that was posted on the SFPRN site.

If you live in the South Florida area of Fort Lauderdale or Miami this would be a great jobfor you.

Check it out. Just copy and paste this link or sign up for the SFPRN, like I have mentioned in prior blogs because it really is a great network site for events and job postings.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRListserve/message/4802

How land a media job in times of recession.

Hello, fellow blog followers. Times are tough this economic recession. However, it still is possible to find a job.

How can we do this well this helpful Youtube video exaplins the possibilities for jobs in the media industry. The video provides helpful information and hopefully it will help students graduating or if they are still looking.

Good luck and take a look.

How NOT to dress.

Dressing for success in key in any interview. If you do not show a clean professional image that may lesson your chances of landing a job.

Usually, people blog about good fashion trends well, here is a Youtube video that shows us what we must not wear. Take a look.

Public Relations career is it a good career for you?

This is a video I searched on the public relations industry. There are some useful tips in the video.

PR is another way to network your image and a fieled that dates back to early practioners such as Edward Bernays.

Here is the video.

Careers in Broadcast Journalism

Hello, fellow broadcast journalism students. I found this cool video on YouTube providing a helpful video on the career.

This video is very helpful and gives additional facts on the career. take a look at the link to the video. Sorry, the link is soo long but the hyperlink was not connecting properly.

For those in the Public Communication Seqence Check this out

I found a job description on internal communications jobs. This program lies in the Public Communication sequence.

Check out this YOUtube video describing the position of and internal communications manager.
I hope this description is helpful for those going into this field.

Job Update in our field

As communicattors of tomorrow a question you may ask yourself is where do I fall in the field of communications? What career choice will suit me best and provide decent income with growth and stability?

Especailly, now with hiring freezes for those getting ready to graduate in the next few months these should concerns in the present job market.

In addition, while browsing Google I came across a college website and it showed present fields in our degree that are based around digital media.

Check this out, also I think my next few blogs may be job profiles on these just to show varaition in our indsutry. http://facstaff.elon.edu/andersj/careers.html

More Nonprofit ideas to get involved.

Check out the Center on NonProfit Effectivenss. Most of the events are based in Miami Dade.

It's great to get involved when you can and this nonprofit also does work with Hands on Miami.
Here is the link if anyone is interested. http://www.centeronnonprofiteffectiveness.org/

Hands on Miami

This Saturday, February 21, 2009, if anyone is interested Hands on Miami needs volunteers for a Beach cleanup at Key Biscayne.

To sign up for the volunteering is easy.
http://www.handsonmiami.org/AboutUs/index.php/index.html

FIU students create film, trailer on YouTube

Check out the trailor the film students produced at FIU.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifT8raoWeTo

Key tips to Business in PR

Twitter a site mentioned to help your new business gain publicity is mentioned on the 101publicrelations site I refer to for information in the industry.

I like how they explain how you can use twitter for business puporses and other helpful tips on the industry.

http://101publicrelations.com/blog/

Get Governmental in April

The SFPRA listed an upcoming event for April involving the career path of communications in governmental communications.

It is hosted by NAGC Communications School and will be in Orlando, Fla.

Here is the link for further information.
http://www.nagconli ne.org/

NBA Internship

If you are free to travel in this time of bad economy and want to add to your resume there is a great internship prgram offerring with the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.

They offer a great summer internship program.

Check the link out here.
http://palacenet.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=23203

Another network link to the professionals

Hey, everyone here is another "PR" network I joined that also can connect you to job listings, events and everything going on locally.

Check it out at
http://prpeeps. ning.com/

Internship offer in DC.

For anyone looking to travel and gain experience I found a great internship based out of the Washington, DC area. It is an event planning internship and here is the link for those interested.

http://internweb.com

Resume tips that can go a long way

I saw this article in my Google alerts, however it does not pertain to a communications field but it definitely has helpful tips on resume writing.

Here is the article on the tips link take a look http://http://www.prweb.com/releases/resume-writing/global-sourcing/prweb2055014.htm.

Interview tips according to Youtube

It's all about the "Core" in this article.

As the next batch of young professionals we should all know the basics to any story or thought we want to convey to our readers and and audience. As I came acrosss my google alerts last night there was a very cute article on Michael Figliuolo creator of "Thoughtleaders" a firm to better train people for successful communication presentations and help people understand the "core" as Michael says to any presentation.

"Start with the core idea/goal you are trying to put forward, make the argument for accomplishing that goal, aided by your data and analysis. It is critical that after the meeting, they can say, 'Yeah I see where you want to go and why it is important.'" (Michael Figliuolo).

This was a great article done on Michael by Kerri Smith, check it out everyone.
http://knowledge.wpcarey.asu.edu/article.cfm?articleid=1740

Get involved with the nonprofit organizations

I have done many nonprofit organizations events and it can only add to your resume and show involvement in the community, which is what employers are looking for a "well rounded" candidate for a job or internship. Hands on Miami is a great nonprofit organization to get involved with, so is Food for the Poor. Take a look at their site for the project of 2008 this past November we were working at the Miami Metro Zoo. let me tell you there is nothing like hanging out with all the animals and painting their pens while theya re not to far from you looking at you suspiciously. Here is the link to get involved with them.

http://www.handsonmiami.org/HomePage/index.php/home.html

Interesting Article on working less and earning more.

Wow, it truly amazes me, because who would have thought that in the communication industry there is a possibility to work less and earn more. According, to an article on www.msn.com there are many jobs in our field that we can obtain and not have to oeverwork ourselves.

Here is the ink to the article and some jobs they listed thought they would be helpful.
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1754-Salaries-and-Promotions-Work-Less-Earn-More/?SiteId=cbmsnhp41754&sc_extcmp=JS_1754_home1&gt1=23000

Put it on your calender folks.

Get out and go to the South Florida Media Jobs convention on April 3-4, hosted by Florida Atlantic's University Press main guy Michael Koretzky. This is a great chance to meet with the professionals and have fun! Here is the link for those interested.

http://www.spjchapters.org/southflorida/schedule.html

Join ADFed

AdFed is a great nonprofit organization under the Advertising Federation of Fort Lauderdale. This was a great experience as an intern and even the networking events are at fun spots in downtown Fort Lauderdale and you are able to mingle with the professionals in the industry.

Everyone should join the SPRSA.

Hello everyone,

If you're not in this networking site as a communication or advertising major join the South Florida Public Relations Association. It all beings here and can open the doors for your networking and job search to begin. The moderator of the site is Linda Hamburger who is a "PR" expert and also helpful in the resume area.