RSVP Now for Nov. 17 PRSSA - AAF Building Bridges Career Fair and Mixer (Eventbrite portal now live)

< This event is open to CCNY students and alums ONLY. >

Calling All Highly Motivated CCNY Ad/PR Majors:

In search of an internship?  Would you like to network with CCNY Ad/PR alums employed at leading agencies?  Interested in becoming an independent digital strategist, blogger or YouTube influencer?  Attend the ...

PRSSA - AAF Building Bridges Career Fair and Mixer
Thurs, Nov. 17 - #290 Shepard 
6 - 8:30 pm 
Business attire

RSVP REQUIRED

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prssa-and-aaf-present-building-bridges-career-fair-and-mixer-tickets-28511461549

Stay tuned for a full list of recruiters from leading PR and advertising agencies!

Building Bridges Success Tips

> see Prof. Appelbaum asap for a "resume reset" if you didn't attend recent
PRSSA Professional Development Week (PDW) workshop

> polish your personal brand, update your LinkedIn page + get a professional headshot 
PDW Seminar + Photo Session
Wed, Oct. 26
1 - 2 pm
http://www.twitter.com/ccnyprssa 
(for room #)

> once the list of recruiters is available, it's CRITICAL that you RESEARCH the agencies  

and PREPARE for the interviews

> invited:  a healthy mix of PR, digital marketing + ad agencies

> you MUST be on point w/ recruiters ... your actions reflect on the CCNY Ad/PR brand

- it's unacceptable to ask recruiters generic questions about their organization that you should have researched beforehand

- have other profs or mentors edit your resume

- be thoroughly knowledgeable about agencies present

- have a succinct 30 sec. elevator pitch (skills, what you bring to the table, skills you offer)

- understand you have 5 mins. on average to speak w/ recruiters

* monitors will ask you to move on when your time is expended

> please share these tips with your colleagues and practice how you plan to sell yourself *

> we cannot stress how IMPORTANT it is for everyone to make a good showing with the industry reps

Reminder:  Secure your spot RIGHT NOW and RSVP (required)!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prssa-and-aaf-present-building-bridges-career-fair-and-mixer-tickets-28511461549

< This event is open to CCNY students and alums ONLY. >

Regards,

Prof. Scott Jackson

CCNY - MCA - Ad/PR

PRSSA Faculty Advisor

* proper planning prevents poor performance