Careers

Starting a degree in PR? Read this first
Current PR students and recent graduates give their advice to this year’s new students on what really matters. Richard Bailey reports. Jobs and placement links
Useful links for those seeking jobs or internships in public relations. Government to cut comms jobs
The government’s Central Office of Information (COI) is to reduce its staff numbers by 40% resulting in the loss of 287 jobs. Tough times for class of 2010
The number of graduate vacancies has fallen by nearly 7% this year according to the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR). Twelve months on
One year ago, Jess Hall was a graduating student. Here she reflects on her year in a PR consultancy and offers advice to those who would follow in her footsteps. Not just PRty girls
Carly Smith responds to a recent Behind the Spin article by giving her take on ‘what is PR?’ Trick interview question: what is PR?
Successful graduate applicant Michael Higham describes the process of applying to work in a PR consultancy. From Bournemouth to Sandbanks
Bournemtouth Graduate Amy Wallett has joined Liz Lean PR in Sandbanks, Dorset. How to get started in PR
You may get a good degree, but will you secure a good graduate job? Hannah Stephenson reports on the challenges facing final year PR students. Wanted: Super intern with X factor
A competition is being held at London Metropolitan University on 17 May with the prize of an internship in a London PR consultancy. A planner’s guide to starting a PR career
Finding graduate opportunities is challenging in a recession. But a strong applicant and a growth business make a winning combination, as Katy Jameson recounts. A spoonful of sugar: health service communications
PR student Peter Finnegan contacted Tony Ellis, head of communications at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, for this Behind the Spin interview. Bridging the digital skills gap
Despite the recession, there’s a shortage of talent in digital PR. Ben Cotton asks what graduates should know and do to meet this demand. Golden rules for getting work experience in a PR agency
Being accepted for PR work experience requires you to show good communication skills. Agency boss Steve McComish reveals what works for him. Personal Reputation Optimisation
A new book provides practical tips on personal PR online; Richard Bailey reviews it. My career: from uni to UN
Just a year on from graduating, Richard Millington is now Social Media/Online Community Manager at the United Nations in Geneva. He tells how he built is CV to secure this opportunity. Public Relations graduate schemes
Ben Cotton has compiled a list of PR consultancies running graduate schemes in 2010. Lava lights up career path for students
A partnership between a regional consultancy and a university aims to fast track PR graduates to successful careers without the long commute. Fast track scheme for EUrocrats announced
Minister for Europe, Baroness Kinnock, today announced the re-launch of the European Fast Stream and encouraged graduates to apply. PR survival training
She may have a public relations degree from Bournemouth, an advanced certificate in marketing and have 8 years’ experience in marketing and PR roles. But Natalie Brewer’s induction at Liz Lean PR posed a new set of challenges. ‘Chicago School’ leads the world in PR careers advice
There’s much valuable experience and free advice out there on blogs for those in the early stages of their PR careers. Richard Bailey recommends two, coincidentally both produced by Chicago-based PR consultants. Ben Matthews: All in a day’s work
Ben Matthews describes a busy day in the life of a PR consultant who chooses to do public relations voluntary work in his spare time. Cash prize and work experience for future motor industry star
A new award, aimed at finding the brightest talent to lead tomorrow’s motor industry, has been launched by Autocar, the UK’s leading motoring weekly, in partnership with Courland, the global automotive executive search company. How to start a PR consultancy business
It would take a brave individual to start a company straight out of university. But with a couple of years’ experience under your belt it’s realistic option. As PR entrepreneur and Speed managing director Stephen Waddington describes, there’s opportunity aplenty for new businesses in the PR and communications industry. So you wannabe a PR star?
Public relations remains a popular career choice, but many first year students have an unrealistic picture of what’s involved. Richard Bailey discusses what you should know about your chosen course and career. Hard Times or Great Expectations?
With the economy in reverse-thrust, Laura Smith asks what this means for the job prospects of PR graduates.