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The Practice of Public Relations
Fourteenth Edition
Chapter 18
Launching a Career
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Learning Objectives
18.1 To explore the role of public relations in time of economic uncertainty, charting how the field has improved its position even in times of stress.
18.2 To discuss how a public relations student or novice finds a position in the practice of public relations.
18.3 To discuss, in detail, the aspects of organizing the search, job letters, résumés, interviewing, and follow-up.
18.4 To examine how an individual can map his or her course for long-term public relations success.
Today, you get a job in public relations by networking in social media.
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Opening Example: David Murray
David Murray found communications work by
Reaching out to followers on Twitter
Twitter Search keywords
RSS feeds of keyword conversations pulled into Google Reader
Followed up on promising leads – introduced himself via Twitter
David Murray found communications work by networking in social media. He landed a web-based communications post at a website design firm.
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Opening Example: Steve Jobs (1 of 2)
Corporate bigwigs are not always helpful. Example: Steve Jobs
Long Island University senior Chelsea Kate Isaacs had an unpleasant exchange when she asked Apple C E O Steve Jobs for help
The late Steve Jobs was unhappy when an enterprising college student asked the Apple founder for assistance on a school project.
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Opening Example: Steve Jobs (2 of 2)
Ms. Isaacs asked why the Apple public relations department refused to give her a quotation for a school project on the use of iPads in academic settings
Mr. Jobs e-mailed back “Our goals do not include helping you get a good grade. Sorry.”
He ultimately asked her to leave them (Apple) alone
Jobs’ successor, Tim Coo