PRSSA Kent Conversations

It’s been a very busy semester for PRSSA members. Everytime I talk to a member, I hear the place where she’s applied for an internship or job, or where they just landed one. I’m very proud of this, and I want to say its because everyone is learning professionalism. Most of the meetings stress how to dress, talk, write — and be better at the manner in which things are conducted.

So when I applied to Fleishman-Hillard the other day I guess I shouldn’t have been surprized that I got a reply from a woman in HR the next day. What suprised my boss is that its for an AE and not an AAE. Still mistake, or she just wants give me a try. I’m taking it as experience — with success or just practice for the future.

Another thing I thought was odd — not only grads and college students are thinking about jobs, professionals seem to shuffle around during spring too.

The interview is a phone interview, so if I can impress the HR woman enough I’ll get my feet into the agency’s door at least. Then I can make a lasting impression at Fleishman-Hillard. PR is all about making the relationships, so this might be my key to landing a job.

My boss mentioned that my resume must be in order for FH to respond so wquickly with a position that high. And it’s true. You’re resume is the golden ticket to success.

 Here’s a few tips to get an interview from your resume and cover letter. 

I also have a story for a trip to the bottom I heard this week, but that’s for another time and place.