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What I Look For
July 13, 2020

In the wake of the pandemic, I’m seeing hundreds of Communications and PR pros on the hunt for new positions, when in reality, our industry has never been in more demand. While it may appear to be a seller’s market, the non-negotiables rarely change.

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5 Tips for a Successful Phone or Virtual Interview
July 8, 2020

Virtual interviews, that can even lead to virtual hires, have become the new norm. And they may likely be here to stay, saving companies time and money, and offering an efficient path to narrow the candidate pool to a top few.

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The True Cost of Not Using a Third-Party Recruiter
June 26, 2020

One of the frequent comments we hear from prospective clients is that they desperately need help filling roles, but did not budget for recruiter fees. They often feel stuck because as much as they need to fill the job, they cannot seem to justify the expense to cover the cost.

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Graduate Challenges – TCU Interview
June 26, 2020

Graduate Challenges – TCU Interview (Video). In this video interview, Larry Brantley shares professional insights for college Seniors worried about the advertising job market, while providing strategies to position themselves for success.

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Recruiting Survival in a Good or Bad Economy
June 26, 2020

As odd is it may sound, trying to find talent in a good economy can be quite a challenge.  Employers finally have additional dollars to invest in new hires and the “investment hires” only to find the pool of qualified applicants looking to make a job change extremely small. In a bad economy there is…

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7 out of 10 People Would Accept a Job Without Meeting the Team
June 26, 2020

As we approached the end of the second quarter of 2020, the world turned upside down. COVID-19 stretched its infectious arm around the globe and brought “business as usual” to a near halt. Now, a few weeks later, people and businesses have adapted to the new routine and it feels as if the wheels have…

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Pathways to Success – Interview with Chaloner
June 26, 2020

Julian Placino: Pathways to Success – Interview with the President of Chaloner, Larry Brantley (Podcast). Chaloner is a national executive search firm specializing in communications, public relations and marketing recruitment.

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Job Search Rule #1 – IT IS Who You Know
June 26, 2020

And just as important, who knows you. Today we all look to the internet to find new job options.  However, while there is a lot to be found, you must make sure you are on the top of the heap of candidates being considered.  Just posting your resume on LinkedIn will not assure you of…

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Feature on Biznology.com’s Wednesday Wisdom
February 21, 2019

In the latest installment of Biznology.com’s Wednesday Wisdom series, our very own Amy Segelin shares her insights on the “holistic communicator” in an article written by John G. Clemons. According to Amy, “The social and digital revolution has changed the specialist function drastically. The internal communications specialist in the past who created a communications plan…

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Recruiting Survival in a Good Economy
May 30, 2018

As odd is it may sound, trying to find talent in a good economy can be quite a challenge. Employers finally have additional dollars to invest in new hires and the “investment hires” only to find the pool of qualified applicants looking to make a job change extremely small. In the most recent BLS (Bureau…

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