Comments on: Why Asking for a Job is the Worst Way to Actually Find a Job https://buchananpr.com/why-asking-for-a-job-is-the-worst-way-to-actually-find-a-job/ Philadelphia Public Relations Agency Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:09:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Anne Buchanan https://buchananpr.com/why-asking-for-a-job-is-the-worst-way-to-actually-find-a-job/#comment-223 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:52:48 +0000 http://buchananpr.com/?p=558#comment-223 In reply to Ami.

Ami —

Thanks for your comment, and congrats on your year of service with AmeriCorps. I hope you will be pleasantly surprised by how impressive that is to potential employers.

I know it can be awkward to bring up a job search in a casual conversation, but don’t be afraid to let PR employers know you hope to enter the field some day. “You know, I studied communications in college and plan to enter that field when I finish my year of service…may I stay in touch with you?” is all it takes to turn an informal conversation into a follow-up item!

Good luck, Ami, and let us know how your career plans unfold.

Anne

]]> By: Ami https://buchananpr.com/why-asking-for-a-job-is-the-worst-way-to-actually-find-a-job/#comment-222 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:54:35 +0000 http://buchananpr.com/?p=558#comment-222 This makes so much sense. I am a recent graduate, currently serving a one-year AmeriCorps term in Communications and Marketing at the American Red Cross in Columbus Ohio. I have had the opportunity to meet with so many influental PR professionals and, really, when you get into a conversation– it seems totally inappropriate to ask directly about a job. And to jokingly ask at the end of a conversation seems hokey and desperate. I shake hands, give them my card, and hope that I’ve made a good impression.
Can’t wait to see the blog about effective networking!

]]> By: Nona Mills https://buchananpr.com/why-asking-for-a-job-is-the-worst-way-to-actually-find-a-job/#comment-96 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:07:47 +0000 http://buchananpr.com/?p=558#comment-96 Anne, this makes total sense, especially since our job as PR practitioners is about building relationships, so why not do the same when approaching the job search? I’ve found I’ve gotten more feedback when I ask potential employers, recruiters, even my own peers if I can pick their brains instead of leading the job-seeking question. Great post! Ligaya M. (@kauaiianSun)

]]> By: David Landis https://buchananpr.com/why-asking-for-a-job-is-the-worst-way-to-actually-find-a-job/#comment-56 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:35:48 +0000 http://buchananpr.com/?p=558#comment-56 Anne – smarter words were never spoken. My mother used to say you can’t get married until you date a while. . .meaning, no matter how technologically advanced we get, it’s still all about human relationships (especially in business). Gaining the trust of a potential employer is worth its weight in gold. . .and will spell success; maybe not right away, but in the right way and at the right time.

]]> By: DoreenO https://buchananpr.com/why-asking-for-a-job-is-the-worst-way-to-actually-find-a-job/#comment-55 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:24:45 +0000 http://buchananpr.com/?p=558#comment-55 Your post should be required reading for all job seekers. I told a PR job seeker today to not be afraid to ask for informational meetings. Most PR people love sharing information about the industry (and themselves!) and helping each other. After all, someone helped them so they’re bound to return the favor. Like you so eloquently said, Job Karma.

]]> By: Ligaya https://buchananpr.com/why-asking-for-a-job-is-the-worst-way-to-actually-find-a-job/#comment-54 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:14:08 +0000 http://buchananpr.com/?p=558#comment-54 Anne, this makes total sense, especially since our job as PR practitioners is about building relationships, so why not do the same when approaching the job search? I’ve found I’ve gotten more feedback when I ask potential employers, recruiters, even my own peers if I can pick their brains instead of leading the job-seeking question.

Great post!

Ligaya M. (@kauaiianSun)

]]> By: Scott Hanson, APR, Fellow PRSA https://buchananpr.com/why-asking-for-a-job-is-the-worst-way-to-actually-find-a-job/#comment-53 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:06:29 +0000 http://buchananpr.com/?p=558#comment-53 The networking will also allow the job-seeker to determine if he or she would even want to work for that particular company.

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