Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Nov. 11 > LaGrant Foundation > Generation Acceleration Professional Development Workshop


Everyone:

This event is just in time to prepare you for Building Bridges; do try to attend!

Regards,
Prof. Scott Jackson

= = =

Hi all:
MSL Group (a global PR agency) is hosting a professional development workshop
hosted by the LAGRANT Foundation.

Please share with students and encourage them to attend! (A super networking opportunity!)

RSVP by Nov 9.  See note below from Fred Garcia (Ad PR and BIC alum!)

One of our alums, Kellie Jelencovich is an account supervisor at MSL..

Thanks for sharing!

Lynn

Lynn Appelbaum
Professor/Director
Advertising/PR program
Department of Media & Communication Arts
The City College of New York
160 Convent Avenue  S 472A
NY, NY 10031
phone: 212 650 6561
lappelbaum@ccny.cuny.edu
 



From: Lynn Appelbaum <lappelbaum@ccny.cuny.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 5:14 PM
To: lynn_appelbaum@hotmail.com
Subject: Fw: Career and Professional Development Workshop hosted by MSLGROUP
 


From: Frederick Garcia <fred.garcia10@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 3:10 PM
To: Branding + Integrated Communications (BIC)
Subject: Fwd: Career and Professional Development Workshop hosted by MSLGROUP
 
Hello,

I would like to invite your students to the upcoming career and professional development workshop hosted by public relations powerhouse, MSLGROUP and The LAGRANT Foundation.  

Please disseminate the info and flyer to your student body at your earliest convenience and have them RSVP directly to me at Fred.Garcia10@gmail.com by Wednesday Nov. 9th.

As always, I thank you for being a great partner and ambassador of The LAGRANT Foundation!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Frederick Garcia
Senior Projects Manager
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) 



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Frederick Garcia <fred.garcia10@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Career and Professional Development Workshop hosted by MSLGROUP
To:


Hello,

MSLGROUP, one of the most rewarded and dynamic public relations company is teaming up with The LAGRANT Foundation for theirGeneration Acceleration workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to engage with young, cutting edge talent, who will potentially be chosen for roles within the organization. 

When: Friday, November 11th 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: 375 Hudson St. 14th Floor, NYC (W Houston St. & King St.) 
RSVP to: Fred.Garcia10@gmail.com by Wednesday, November 9th 

Please pass along this invite to those you think may be interested in attending this event! 

See the attached flyer for more information. 

Best,

Frederick Garcia
Senior Projects Manager
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) 
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Sunday, October 23, 2016

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




Important > Are you keeping up with industry news? > Make sure you're on point for the Nov. 17 Building Bridges Career Fair!

It's important to stay current to do well in class, ecure internships and get ahead.  Make sure you keep up with your industry reading as you prepare for the Nov. 17 Building Bridges Career Fair.

Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 8:58 PM
To: Lynne Scott-Jackson
Subject: How to Get Your App Covered by the Media, in 4 Steps
 
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