5 tips for PR job seekers in a tough market
Even with the hardships created by the COVID-19 crisis there are still opportunities for communications pros to get started in a rewarding career.
Even with the hardships created by the COVID-19 crisis there are still opportunities for communications pros to get started in a rewarding career.
The agency leader argues that PR and comms pros have much to be thankful for here at the end of a long and arduous year.
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This PR leader agrees that the amount of time spent on Zoom has been the biggest change to adapt to during COVID-19. As for the future? He advises taking things slow.