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Category Archives: PRofessional Solutions News
Mistakes to Avoid When Dressing for an Interview
From the March issue of “Smart Solutions”, PRofessional Solutions’ e-newsletter: The devil can be in the details when it comes to making the right choices about what to wear to an interview. After selecting the right clothes, try to avoid … Continue reading
What to Wear When Interviewing for a Communications Job
From the March issue of “Smart Solutions”, PRofessional Solutions’ e-newsletter: In the nearly 20 years we’ve been interviewing communications professionals, we’ve seen the good, the bad and the downright scary when it comes to interview attire. You only have moments … Continue reading
Will the Health Care Law Boost the Use of Temps?
While the Washington Post reported that some experts are concerned that the Affordable Care Act’s exceptions for temporary employees could undercut the goal of expanding coverage to more American workers, that would only occur if employers find that they are … Continue reading
Before Outlining Social Media Tools Build the Communications Plan!
Last month the DC Metro chapter of IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) was surprised and delighted by an enormous increase in the number of people attending its monthly meeting. The topic: Strategic Planning. After innumerable programs about social media … Continue reading
Three Key Take-aways From WWPR On Engaging With Social Media
In a WWPR members-only program Kristen Wesley, Digital Media Strategist at Environics Communications and Jen Martin, Social Media Manager at AARP shared their expertise and encouraged the attendees to “get engaged” with all forms of social media. In their wrap-up … Continue reading
PRWeek Awards Finalists Who Also Make My Top Honors List
PRWeek announced the finalists for the PRWeek Awards 2013, and of course I scanned the 35 categories looking for the names of colleagues and clients who might be honored at the March 7 event to be held in New York … Continue reading
Melanie Jordan Joins WWPR 2013 Board
Melanie Jordan, managing director of PRofessional Solutions, LLC has been elected to the 2013 Board of Directors of Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR). She will serve as Professional Development Co-Chair, along with Erica Hiar of Merritt Group, planning and … Continue reading
New NLRB Rulings Mean It’s Time to Review Your Social Media Policy
According to today’s New York Times, federal regulators are ordering employers to revisit and scale back their policies limiting what workers say online. (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/22/technology/employers-social-media-policies-come-under-regulatory-scrutiny.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&) Differing policies, though, can make it tricky for organizations in individual cases. In one cited case, … Continue reading
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The Best Power Point Tip
PowerPoint presentations can be powerful, but most often they make viewers squint across the room at tiny type crammed on the screen while the presenter reads it to them. Ugh. Joyce Bosc of Boscobel Marketing Communications makes a terrific suggestion … Continue reading
One More Reason to Love WWPR ~ Chocolate, Charity and Cheer!
I avoid the big, expensive holiday parties where you’re surrounded by a couple of hundred strangers from various communications groups in a noisy venue. So I’m glad that this year I can relish the sweetness of the holiday with colleagues … Continue reading
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