Although the title of this post is focused on PR job seekers, with a slight tweak, these tips can be easily applied to entrepreneurial business development, freelance work or opportunities that exist at your current job. Think about the last time you went grocery shopping and only needed to grab a few items. The store… Continue Reading
MYTH: It’s all about me. No, it’s not. People may follow or “like” you online for who you are or the brand you represent, but they don’t come to hear you talk about yourself or product all of the time. If you’re a small business owner, your primary objective should be to provide relevant information… Continue Reading
by Jasmine Gossett We all have that one friend we confide in and trust with all of the intricate details of our personal lives. That friend is designated to receive all of the latest information concerning our love lives, family and shopping splurges. But, who do you call when you’d like to chat about the… Continue Reading
The beauty of studying successful entrepreneurs is that you can learn what took them 30, 40 and sometimes 50 years to learn in a matter of hours. And no matter what industry you’re focused on, you can always find that common thread that links everyone together. So even when you think business owners like Jack… Continue Reading
If you follow me on Twitter, it will come as no surprise to you that I love Kelly Cutrone and view her as a mentor in my head. This long-distance relationship began years before she started making cameos on The Hills and The City. It actually started when I was just a fresh faced intern at this boutique PR firm. I started to… Continue Reading
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Used correctly, Linkedin can serve as the catalyst that initiates the transition to the next phase of your career. The free members-only service (there is a premium version too) can eliminate the barriers that stand between you, prospective employers, colleagues, clients and mentors. But a good Linkedin connection begins with the invitation. After you’ve identified someone that you’d like… Continue Reading
The 2012 holiday shopping season is here! And if you’re anything like me then you’ve only just begun thinking about a plan of action and making a list of who’s getting what this year. And because I wanted to make your (and any of my friends/family that may be reading this) lives easier, I’ve prepared a gift… Continue Reading
Recently read ‘Starting a Business at 24 is Not Easy,’ on the Huffington Post about how Leslie Bradshaw and Jessie Thomas launched their data visualization firm JESS3 six years ago when they were in their 20s. As I read about their journey, I was reminded of my own. On January 1, 2013, I’ll be celebrating… Continue Reading
Yesterday, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to speak on a panel at GoogleDC with other entrepreneurs under 30. I talked about how I quit my job and launched House of Success with no safety net, what a typical day at work is like and the many ups and downs that come with the territory of… Continue Reading
1. Inform/Ask: If you have built up a good rapport with people in your network, tell them exactly what you’re looking for and need. Interested in increasing your visibility within your industry, let them know you would like to do more speaking gigs and ask for a future recommendation. Are you a freelance journalist looking for… Continue Reading