HOW TO FIND A JOB IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

Finding a job in Public Relations is not an easy task, as a graduate you have to work hard, but if you follow the below you can secure your first interview in Public Relations within a month.

Your CV is the first impression that a potential placement employer will get of you. It is utmost important that you have a good CV as employers spend around 20-30 seconds to get an impression of who you are. A good quality CV will boost your chances to get shortlisted for an interview therefore, you need to spend some quality time on the content as well as the presentation of it. Having an impressive CV will make a difference in you gaining the placement position that you want where as a CV which is not of a good quality may decrease your chances of getting shortlisted for an interview. Create a winning CV here

Make use of your phone

Use your phone to search Public Relations agencies in South Africa, click on one you would like to work for, it will take you to their website, read what they are doing on about us section, then click on contact us, send your email requesting a job. I know you will receive a lot's of regrets, but KEEP PUSHING. Please don't attach a cover letter paste it in the body of your email and attach CV. 

Create profiles on Bizcommunity, Indeed, Pnet and many more sites. You don't have to go to the internet cafe to check your emails, use your phone. Use LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, some companies they post about the opportunities on their social media sites. Ensure you follow all PR agencies to get updates. On Facebook there is a page called, The Resource is a job board for qualified professionals in the South African Advertising, Media, Film and PR industries only, follow the page on Facebook to receive updates. You can also post and inquire about the job. Stop posting your images and social media and focus on finding a job.

Always send your CV to different Public Relations agencies. Following up is the key and if you don't, you won't find what you are looking for. It is very important to stay up to date with the news online to keep you updated in the industry, you can read Bizcommunity, Media update, The Media Online and many more. If you always don't have data, but you have a friend that is working give him or her your email login details to keep on checking your emails every day. If you can do the above you won't suffer for the job again in Public Relations.

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