#MeetThePro: Samantha Sokol – Communications Writer
Samantha Sokol Communications Writer Toronto, Ontario Connect with Samantha: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram How did you break into your industry and how did you advance to where you are…
#BlackLivesMatter: An overview of the PR response
It’s hard to ignore what is happening in the world right now. Aside from fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now confronting a pandemic that has plagued Black people, Indigenous…
This is how much entry-level pros are paid in Canada’s biggest cities
After graduating, I had no idea how much I was supposed to make as a new professional. Nowadays, I know you can easily look up salary information on Indeed, Glassdoor…
Ontario students deserve more transparency from the Ministry of Colleges & Universities
Update: The hours required have been reduced from 420 to 250 and can be added up from various part-time opportunities over the next 12 months. Four months ago, public relations…
3 ways to go the extra mile and land your dream job
If there’s any consistent theme to the career advice we give on Generation PR, it’s that the job market is competitive and oversaturated with communications and marketing professionals. But we…
How the PR industry is reacting to COVID-19
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the public relations industry is helping its clients navigate a sudden and catastrophic global emergency that has completely reshaped all of our lives. We still have…
#MeetThePro: Vanita Thind – PR & Social Marketing Specialist
Vanita Thind PR & Social Marketing Specialist Toronto, Ontario Connect with Vanita: LinkedIn How did you break into your industry and how did you advance to where you are today?…
9 ways to upgrade your LinkedIn profile
What’s fantastic about a LinkedIn profile is it allows you to show off how great you are, without the restraints of a one-page resume. There are so many ways to…
7 job boards for remote work
Thanks to technology, you don’t have to go into an office to be a full-time employee. Find yourself a job you can do at home in your PJs or at…
#MeetThePro: Sameer Alibhai – Digital Marketing Manager
Sameer Alibhai Marketing Manager, Digital Adoption Toronto, Ontario How did you break into your industry and how did you advance to where you are today? I studied at Ivey Business…
#MeetThePro: Emilita Dela Cruz – Account Coordinator
Emilita Dela Cruz Account Coordinator Toronto, Ontario Follow Emilita: Twitter How did you break into your industry and how did you advance to where you are today? I started my…
What employers expect from a “Communications Coordinator”
Getting your first communications job means meeting the expectations that companies have for the modern-day communicator. Knowing how to write just isn’t enough. So, what is? I analyzed 20 different…
Free career development classes, workshops and events in Canada
Nothing excites me more than free things. No one zips around sampling stations at grocery stores with greater fervour than I do. Life is pretty expensive, so I have to take…
5 tips for negotiating your salary at a new job
Let’s be frank: most people are not good at negotiating their salary, especially when they’ve been offered a new job. Most people just take a blind shot in the dark,…
Why you should apply for “bridge jobs” over internships
Whether you’re looking for a second internship or just looking to get your work placement for school out of the way, every PR grad faces two similar challenges when trying…