The key trend I have picked from this data is that senior PRs are being recruited and looked for. This is great news for veterans but what about privates wanting to jump into the PR game? I find it a little concerning because juniors being hired is always a good sign for employment, because it encourages more people to enter the industry.
1) Persevere: Gaga is a grafter. I was intrigued to hear that she worked hard for many years like writing songs for other artists before she got her big break. I think this can be applied to aspiring PRs by continuing to write job applications even when you feel like it isn’t happening.
2) Perfect Your Look: Gaga’s image is original and distinctive. I think this could be related to people who want to work in the PR industry. As aspiring career heads, we need to think about how we look and what potential vibes this gives to clients.
3) Demand The Best: I watched some clips of Gaga on Oprah. She had a backstage segment and she showed some drawings of the types of looks she does for her concerts. The amount of detail from those pictures proves that only those willing to work hard get far in this life. I hope I can apply this ethic to what I do.
We are always desperate to get ourselves in front of employers because a face is better than a name written on paper. Maybe R&B superstar Beyoncé is right when she sings her ode to technology, Video Phone. (more…)
Is this a sign of a bigger exodus to come?
Press Gazette is reporting that John Waples is leaving the ST to join a financial PR company called Financial Dynamics.
He worked at the ST for 15 years before deciding to try things on the other side.
What do you think of more journalists joining the PR world — does this make it crowded or more diverse?
Dubai’s economy having a meltdown was massive news last week. This is bound to have an effect on how jobs are going to be created and taken away.
It is an essentially sexy idea moving abroad to follow your career aspirations. My mum tells me often to move back home so I can get to my career goals quicker.
However, with Dubai in basic meltdown, have all the opportunities been squeezed out to have a gorgeous life in the Middle Eastern sun? Maybe, maybe not. In most cases, fortune does favour the brave. Sometimes breaking the mould works but you always have to read the news to check and see what trends are happening in their job sectors.
However, PR Week asserts that Dubai’s noise may be because of weak work on the ground by some PRs. Are you brave enough to go find out why?
Let us know via email what your thoughts are on moving abroad to work as a PR.
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