· Set aside one hour a day to job search, beginning now if you graduate in May – use the PRSA Web site to help you search. Your job is finding a job! Those most persistent will find the best jobs.
· Get your portfolio in order now! Make digital copies as well as a hard copy and keep updating as you gain more experience.
· Pretend as if you’re getting a grade on your cover letters and resumes. Make sure there are NO spelling/grammar mistakes.
· Take another internship if you can’t find a job.
· Volunteer for a non-profit organization to fill your resume – it’s better than just sitting at home and it helps with networking.
· Go to PRSA meetings in the city of your choice – you’ll have a discounted membership when you graduate and it’s a great networking opportunity.
· Having a job helps you get another job. So, you may not be able to be picky. Take what you get and make the most of it while also searching for your dream job.
· Enroll in a graduate program and take one class per semester. The classes are almost always at night and taking a graduate class will give you an edge.
Bonnie shared a recap of the meeting and her answers to your questions on her blog. Check out Bonnie’s advice at There’s Only Ever One Bonnie.
Again, a special thanks to Becky Endicott, Gina Noble and Bonnie Ann Cain.
