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Public Relations Videos: PR Careers

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Looking to enter the PR industry? These videos can help you get an idea of where to go next. As with any career, you first step should be to acquire education and training as needed for the industry you hope to enter. Your next best step would be to apply for jobs you are qualified for. Even if you lack the years of experience listed but have experience in other areas, consider applying, but be sure to include why your experience in other fields or jobs can help you in the position you are applying for. You can do this in your cover letter, where you should really sell your skills, expertise, and abilities. Be sure to use your cover letter to tie in those attributes with what the employer is looking for.






A day in the life of a PR Specialist


Though a year and a half old, this video helps to further advocate education (which I've noted is important for professionals looking to work in PR), the tasks and requirements of the PR professional, and the sort of day one can expect to have working for a PR firm.



Career Advice for PR

This video helps to lay out some demands of working in PR as well as the potential one has when looking to enter the PR industry. Also talks about career advancement, company types, and areas where PR is needed and how you can apply your interests to those areas. Also briefly touches on the resume and cover letter requirements.



Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About PR Manager Jobs

This video is a great summary of the PR Manager, including possible income levels, required education, and career advancements.




Last Minute PR & Marketing Advice

Those this video reiterates some of what the speaker talks about in the previous video, is great to hear more about getting a career in PR or marketing, and how vital your cover letter and resume can be. The key to take away from this video: know and remember that your CL and resume represent you, so make sure if correctly reflects your dedication, hard work, and skills by proofreading and editing them before you send them out.




A day in the life of a PR Manager

Similar to the first video, this talks about the demands and job duties of a PR manager, including daily tasks, educational needs, as well as personal characteristics like the ability to stay calm, collect, and composed when dealing with PR clients and the media.



Lastly, this video talks about learning PR and utilizing your personality to assist in your PR career. A great message to take from this video: education can give you a safe place to make mistakes, practice public speaking, and polish your presentation skills, which are all needed as a PR professional. Consider getting a degree in PR, though marketing, advertising, and journalism are all great degrees to get you started in the PR industry.
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