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Should I be discouraged if recruiters at agencies I am interested in have not been very responsive to my emails? There’s no roles open right now but have been trying to stay in touch to be top of mind… more

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Anyone else pitching for the Shell Global contract?

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Anyone here who has left a career in PR/Comms? If so, what are you doing now? Incredibly burnt out and looking for less stressful options as I think about starting a family soon.

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What’s working at Weber Shandwick like in the PM department? (NY)

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Am I the only one who just can't stand "corporate culture"?

I have a fantastic in-house corporate PR position and I know I should be thankful... But holy crap am I about to suck start a shotgun if I… more

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After 3 rounds and an anxious wait of 15 days I got an email from hr that they want to schedule a call with me. I am bit stressed wondering what would be call about. Any idea, suggestions?

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Would anyone be able to share their experience at Golin — especially if you work in the LA office? Curious about the culture because it has been remote (do people talk outside of their teams) and work… more

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Does anyone know of any big agencies that are hiring for remote positions currently?

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Does anyone know anything about contract work to support the Olympics? I thought I remembered seeing some stuff from the Olympics or NBC from the last games. It was only a brief contract but I thought… more

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Does anyone have any examples of a CEO or business executive that is on TikTok?

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I’m a few years post-grad and currently employed but perhaps looking into joining the job search - Does being on the professional advisory board for your university appeal to recruiters/companies? Is … more

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Any of y’all have the scoop on PurplePR? Been looking at opportunities out of the London office.

The grapevine is vining but I’m curious what the fishies have to say. TYIA!

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Today is a big milestone work anniversary for me, and no one at my job has made note of it. I don't expect my team to but that my manager hasn't said anything really sucks. Feels very bad.

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anyone work at brandwatch who can give insight into company culture?

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Which agencies have unlimited PTO?

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Insights into MWW?

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How do I get a job post grad? I have internship experience in corporate communications at a large company and agency experience totaling up to over a year of full time experience. I have been applying… more

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How do I get into the type of job where I support the social media of a celebrity of even a c-suite executive? That seems like a cool gig and not something you just "apply" for.

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🚨PR AAE’s and AE’s! What do you hate about your job or what do you wish was different?

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anyone at Ketchum here that’s open to discussing VP Media Relations open role and to help with a referral?

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As a client, what would you do if you HAD to use a specific agency for 6 more months but the quality of their work is terrible? Deliverables are constantly late, littered with typos and incorrect info… more

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Is Edelman still hiring or planning to hire for any entry level positions? Would love to chat with anyone from there!

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What is a reasonable agency/overall corporate communications budget for a mid to large-sized pharma company? I am heading up the North American division, which pulls in about 400 million a year. I was… more

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I just need someone to give me a chance.

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Best non-toxic beauty PR agencies…. Go.

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What industries have you though about switching too out of PR? Anything with focus on events?

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I am a recent MSc Strategic Communications grad from the LSE. As a young professional seeking entry-level opportunities (1-2 years), I am facing challenges due to experience requirements. I'd love… more

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I am currently in the midst of a tough job hunt journey. My professional experience spans over 5 years in marketing, and corporate communications. I hold a degree in international relations, and a col… more

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Favorite wires for LATAM press release distribution?

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Does anyone have any experience taking a recommendation from 24Seven Talent? Someone reached out and let me know that they wanted to push me towards a temp to potential full-time position for VS and i… more

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This senior role sounds amazing but requires managing a team, and is asking for a minimum of 7 years of experience but will only pay up to 95K in a HCOL. I….am tired.

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What insurance companies are hiring remotely for their Comms/Marketing teams? It seems like the majority are sending employees back into the office, which is a bummer.

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I already have 2 grad degrees (Strategic Comms and Exec MBA) but I got accepted to Harvard Grad school and I am debating whether to do it or not...Would you pursue the additional degree or do you thin… more

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