{"id":21217,"date":"2022-06-16T09:20:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T14:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fleishmanhillard.com\/?p=21217"},"modified":"2022-06-16T09:38:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T14:38:21","slug":"public-relations-careers-three-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fleishmanhillard.com\/2022\/06\/public-relations-careers-three-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Tips to Navigating a Career in PR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>A career in public relations can take you in many directions. Whether you want to work in a specific industry like tech or sports, or you\u2019re interested in exploring a certain function \u2013 like influencer marketing, media relations or DE&amp;I communications \u2013 building a PR career means having the opportunity to pave your own way and find what truly brings you meaning.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>With so many possibilities, how can you best navigate the PR landscape to reach your own career goals?<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>Our Boston-based colleagues \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/allison-matthews-92ab0a1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allison Matthews<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lauren-price-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lauren Price<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/meghanwindle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meghan Windle<\/a> \u2013 discussed with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jenniferkohanim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jennifer Kohanim<\/a> how they landed their respective roles and advice for others as they chart their path as a communications professional.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p><strong>Be Open to Possibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>For young professionals looking to take their first steps into the workforce, it can be challenging to pinpoint what kind of PR you want to pursue. It\u2019s important to stay open minded to new opportunities because you never know what you will like.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>Graduating from college and looking for her first job, Meghan thought consumer PR would be her first step, but she says, \u201cI knew I wanted to end up in Boston, so I ended up in tech PR. And I loved it. I love breaking down these complex ideas.\u201d Watch her story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/fleishmanhillard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Meghan-4.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p><strong>Use Your Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>After you dip your toes into the world of communications, you can really begin to nail down where you want to end up in your career. While reaching this moment is liberating, it can also feel daunting. With a bit of experience under your belt, you feel accomplished, but it is not uncommon to feel uncertain about where exactly you want to take your career next.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>Leaning on the people around you and taking advantage of resources available to you is an approachable way to tackle goal setting. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>Allison put it best, \u201cwhen you\u2019re curious about your aspirations and you\u2019re getting worried about how to get there, put that aside and ask yourself, \u2018who do I work with that I really respect and admire?\u2019\u201d Tap those people for advice, mentorship and guidance. Watch Allison\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/fleishmanhillard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Allison-5.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p><strong>Recognize There is Not One Path in PR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>It\u2019s important to realize there isn\u2019t one way to do a PR career. Whether you want to develop deep expertise in one industry or practice area, or you want to experiment with a mix of projects and functions, there is a path for you.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>Lauren shares her perspective on the breadth of the PR industry and why she has found working in an agency beneficial to her own career development. She explains that if you\u2019re the kind of person who wants to explore and try different things, an agency role allows you to do a variety of work, which builds your ability to tackle anything in your career.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/fleishmanhillard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lauren_1-1-2-1-2.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>Navigating a career in communications is exciting \u2013 the landscape lends itself to many different types of skills, passions and expertise. Focusing on growth opportunities and finding the mentors and support system to help you reach your goals is key to charting your own unique path.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>To view more on the topic of career mapping, check out FleishmanHillard Boston on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/fleishmanhillard-boston\/?viewAsMember=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fh_boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fh_boston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/fleishmanhillard.com\/join-us\/\">Join Us<\/a> page to explore current PR opportunities at FleishmanHillard.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 offset-lg-1\">\n                                                    <p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A career in public relations can take you in many directions. 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