http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/ Pimp My Job Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:50:02 PST http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2007. Occupations Humor Writing http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/81.html Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:49:19 GMT Ok, Team. This is our third PMJ victim. A senior communications pro in need of some advice.... And now, this total stranger is going to hit you up for a piece of advice. I'm a 28-year veteran broadcast journalist looking to make the transition to corp. communications. Despite everything I bring to the table, I'm finding it's much easier said than done. My accomplishments in journalism are impressive. I was a major market consumer/investigative reporter for 10 years...winning more than a dozen awards in the process. I toiled as an anchor and correspondent for two networks that no... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/80.html Sat, 13 Jan 2007 19:53:07 GMT Dear Mr. Lundquist, I've been a subscriber to your JOTW for a while now and I wanted to write you to see if you could me. I am a recent graduate looking to start a career in PR, however I have very limited experience while I was in college (I worked for "NJNEWSWATCH" which was a grass-roots organization and that attempted to give local NJ residents a reliable local news outlet) however due to the limited funds of the program it did not get very far. My title was spokesperson and I was in charge of compiling a list of media contacts and pitching news stories to local newspapers. I've been... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/79.html Sat, 06 Jan 2007 21:00:09 GMT We have a new quandry for us to address for 2007: What happens when those we work with lack ethics? Is there a way to address an ethical issue without hurting an organization? Here's an honest to God, true story about a conflict of interest and a breach in ethics. At a local charity where one of the employees got divorced, she soon made up for lost time by taking on a dual role at one of the the organization's annual events, a date auction. The person I am referencing not only planned the event, but also took part in it as the star of the show. As the director of special... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/78.html Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:31:53 GMT What to do when your boss's office etiquette paints the room blue? Here's the story: Could use a little advice on this situation. .but I think I might know what I need to do. I work in the luxury goods industry with some very professional people. However, in the small (# of people) management office the General Manager I work for curses like a truck-driver . . . all day/every day. I won't elaborate, but suffice to say. . she uses all the of the MOST inappropriate foul language. Lunches are small gatherings where outside "friends" are called on speaker phone and the... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/77.html Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:28:57 GMT My name is Jay. It's 1:24 in the morning. After another tedious day of working in TV news, I find myself frantically searching the Internet for a PR/Marketing job. I have sent out tons of resumes, but not much luck. I am looking to stay on the East Coast. Any advice is appreciated. [Resume originally attached. Names have been changed to protect the innocent.] Jay – First, you need to get some sleep! Next – since you say any advice is appreciated, here goes: what do you want to do in PR/Marketing? You need to be clear about that, so that anyone you're interviewing with has an idea... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/76.html Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:59:07 GMT Well, it happened again! My job was cut from the budget. I'm unemployed again.WHAT ARE THE ODDS! Can you look over my resume and give me your thoughts ? It would be very helpful if you could. Thanks for your time! Juanita [Ed. Note: First portion of resume follows….] Summary of Qualifications As the Carolina Computer Access Center’s first PR Specialist, my primary duties were: developing and implementing communications plans, special events coordination, trade shows, designing promotional media. Excellent verbal and written skills: news release, media relations, and community... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/75.html Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:33:33 GMT Dear PMJ: I loved my job until a couple of weeks ago. I felt very fortunate when I was able to secure a part time public relations job while working on my MBA. In the past year the agency has grown, we moved offices, hired new people, and severed a relationship with a Japanese advertising agency (resulting in the loss of 50% of our client base). My job description was changed from communications manager (writing for the web site, newsletter, event planning, schmoozing) to business development (sales). While I have an impressive background in retail sales I don't want the pressure of... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/74.html Thu, 25 May 2006 19:10:26 GMT We're back in business, but this is an unusual case. He doesn't know he's being pimped. At least not yet. Read on, and you'll see why..... A serial layoff story. There once was a Marketing Communications / Corporate Communications Genius that was so good he changed the face of some really huge companies (AIG, Harcourt, Gannett, banks, and others). Then he got the crazy idea that if he was such a hot shot marketing guy, he could go to a small high tech company and rock their world. He could provide them with all the experience, processes, creativity, and strategic acumen they needed. The... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/73.html Tue, 16 May 2006 18:55:12 GMT Incompetency Rises to the Occasion (aka: The Peter Principle) Hi Ned. Maybe you can help me with my current work dilemma. I am the Marketing Director in a 5-person organization. I have been in my current position for over 3 years and we acquired a new executive director one year ago. He is an extremely nice guy, but unbearably incompetent. To date, he has mailed off one direct fundraising appeal for the organization and brought in no additional organizational sponsors. He has hired a secretary who types out file folder labels for him, as he says he cannot multitask and does not feel... (more) http://pimpmyjob.blogdrive.com/archive/72.html Fri, 12 May 2006 20:50:53 GMT Looking for advice... tips... magic wands... Ned-- I graduated from college exactly a year ago with a double major in Spanish and journalism. Since then, I've been a camp counselor, a waitress (9 months too long) and a temp and am STILL clueless! My interest is in the arts/humanities and communications, but I can't figure out what career path to take. Am considering pulling up roots in DC and moving to LA to explore a career in the film biz, maybe in publicity. I'm currently temping in a media relations admin position and am so bored I'm going nuts. Add a hint of panic mode since I'm... (more)