{"id":6323,"date":"2015-09-15T16:21:46","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T20:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=6323"},"modified":"2018-08-08T12:13:17","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T16:13:17","slug":"getting-hired-by-being-yourself-tips-from-a-new-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2015\/09\/15\/getting-hired-by-being-yourself-tips-from-a-new-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Hired by Being Yourself: Tips from a New Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you want to land a job in public relations, you need to know how to write engaging copy. You need to understand target audiences, and how to reach them through a variety of tactics. And of course, you need to be professional, smart and a hard worker.<\/span><\/p>\n

We all know these things, but there’s one thing missing from almost every job description that can help you land a job \u2014 the perfect job \u2014 almost every time.<\/span><\/p>\n

You need to be yourself.<\/b><\/p>\n

Now I’m not talking about simply personality (I mean, of course, you shouldn’t be a phony!). I’m talking about demonstrating those unique, individual interests and skills that set you apart from the pack.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example: When I was studying abroad the summer before finishing<\/span> graduate school<\/span><\/a>, I kept a<\/span> daily London travel blog<\/span><\/a> with posts about what I was doing and seeing in my own, unique (and somewhat self-deprecating) voice. I love travelling, writing and photography, so I combined them into one blog for three full months. It wasn’t a professional blog showing all of my expertise. No, it was me doing something I loved (travel, writing and photography) and following my passions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The result? The first agency I worked for read it, told me how much they enjoyed it and hired me soon after.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following \u2014 and acting upon \u2014 your passions gives you an edge. It shows that you take initiative, that you have a zest for life and that you have a life outside of work. Sure, employers want their prospective employees to be devoted to the job \u2013 but they don\u2019t want robots.<\/span><\/p>\n

They want humans who love their work, but also love their free time, because that makes for a happier employee all around. (Side note: If they <\/span>don\u2019t <\/span><\/i>appreciate you having a life outside of work, that is a glaring red flag.)<\/span><\/p>\n

So how do you start pursuing your \u201coutside the 9\u20135\u201d passions?<\/span><\/p>\n

Start a blog<\/b>: Write about animal rights, fashion, cooking, travel or anything that you truly love. It doesn\u2019t have to be a daily blog, or even weekly. Update it when you want, and above all, make sure you enjoy it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get visual<\/b>: If you\u2019d rather <\/span>not <\/span><\/i>write after you\u2019ve been writing all day, consider telling your story through photographs. Tumblr is a great place to host a \u201cphoto blog\u201d where you can share photographs, design work, quotes or anything else you\u2019re interested in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Go on camera<\/b>: Do you love cooking? Start a recipe channel on YouTube. Are you a fashion fiend? Share your favorite finds on Vimeo.<\/span><\/p>\n

Employers want more than a r\u00e9sum\u00e9; they want a unique, passionate person who inspires them. And what\u2019s more inspiring than following your dreams in and out of the office?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephanie Vermillion is a senior account executive for<\/span><\/i> Litzky Public Relations<\/span><\/i><\/a> in Hoboken, New Jersey. She is co-chair of the PRSA New Professionals blog. Follow her on Twitter at @SMVermillion.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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