PR Job Hunter’s Guide: Table of Contents

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PRoactive: The Public Relations Job Hunter’s Guide is a new book for students and PR professionals looking for credible PR job tips, search advice and resources.

The book helps PR job hunters find hidden opportunities and build a blueprint combining traditional job search strategies with the power of social media search and research tools.

Here’s a preview of the Table of Contents for the guide.

PRoactive: The Public Relations Job Hunter’s Guide

Table of Contents

Title Page: PRoactive: The Public Relations Job Hunter’s Guide ……..2
2.    Contents …………………………………………………………………3
3.    Foreward:  Your Guide to PR Job Success …………………………5
4.    Introduction – Why This Book? ……………………………………….7
5.    PR by the Numbers: Growing Job Opportunities ………………….10
6.    What’s It Take for Success in PR? ………………………………….13
7.    PR Job Types: Wide-Ranging & Exciting …………………………..15
8.    Where the PR Jobs Are: Fastest-Growing Opportunities ………..24
9.    How Do PR Salaries Measure Up? ………………………………….27
10.  Is Accreditation Necessary? …………………………………………29
11.  All About Internships: Critical Value & Experience ………………..30
12.  Why Traditional PR Resumes Still Matter ………………………….35
13.  Create an Online Resume …………………………………………..48
14.  Why Cover Letters Count Most ……………………………………..53
15.  Winning Interviews: Tips & Tactics ………………………………….58
16.  Presenting You: How to Create a Winning Social Profile…………65
17.  Portfolios – Your Best Work & Experience: Hard Copy & Online  71
18.  If You’re Not Networking, You’re Nowhere …………………………75
19.  Online Job Networking Opportunities  ……………………………..81
20.  LinkedIn Tips for PR Pros …………………………………………..84
21.  Twitter for PR Jobs …………………………………………………..91
22.  How to Find PR Jobs on Facebook ………………………………..95
23.  Where to Find the Best PR Jobs Online …………………………..97
24.  Skills: What are employers looking for? …………………………103
25.  Research: Mission Critical – Think Like a Reporter ……………107
26.  Working with Recruiters: Another Path to PR Jobs …………….113
27.  Job Search Help in Other Places …………………………………118
28.  Proactive PR Job Strategies: Even with No Openings …………120
29.  Laid Off: What to Do? ……………………………………………..122
30.  No PR Experience? Finding Your 1st PR Job …………………..126
31.  Tips for Experienced PR Job Hunters …………………………..129
32.  How to Find a PR Agency Job ……………………………………132
33.  Negotiating a PR Job Offer ……………………………………….135
34.  Resignation Tips: Making a Smart & Graceful Exit …………….142
35.  20 Guerrilla PR Job Search Tactics ……………………………..144
36.  It’s Not Over Even After You’re Hired ……………………………147
37.  What’s the PR Future Look Like? ……………………………….150
38.  The PR Coach Manifesto …………………………………………155
39.  14-Day PR Job Hunter’s Blueprint ………………………………156
40.  About the Author …………………………………………………..164
41.  Notes ………………………………………………………………..165

PRoactive: The Public Relations Job Hunter’s Guide
Copyright © Jeff Domansky 2011  All rights reserved
ISBN 978-0-9877408-0-9  eBook edition, 165 pages
Published by Peak Communications Inc.
Author’s bio: Jeff Domansky, APR
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