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PRSA New Professionals Brown Bag: Evolution of the Prototype Marketer

The lines between marketing, public relations and technology departments are blurring, as digital platforms have revolutionized the way we communicate. Employers struggle to recruit and retain professionals qualified for positions that did not exist even three years ago.

The job market is changing, and new professionals need to change with it if they want to succeed in a new world of marketing. More and more, organizations are seeking hybrid professionals who are highly proficient writers, analytical, creative and tech savvy, with strong competencies in business, IT and human behavior.

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Lessons from PRSA International Conference: A New Professional’s Perspective

The last time I attended PRSA International Conference in 2010, I was convinced that I needed (and wanted) to join Twitter after sitting in on so many compelling social media sessions. Joining Twitter when I did was one of the best decisions I made in my early career. On my way to San Francisco last month, I couldn’t wait to see what the 2012 conference would have in store for me.

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Professional Devleopment Brown Bag: “What PR Bosses Wish Their New PR Pros Would Do But Won’t Tell Them” with Michael Smart

All of us have different relationships with our bosses. Many new professionals hear from their bosses more than they’d like, while others may not hear from them enough. Some can walk into their boss’s office anytime to ask a question, while others need to get on their schedule and prepare a little bit to speak with their boss. Regardless of where your relationship with your boss falls, one thing is true – your boss is not telling you everything he/she appreciates or wishes you wouldn’t do at work.

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Professional Development Webinar: “Career Fitness: How to Build Lasting Success at Work” with Peter Weddle

Remember that New Year’s resolution you made a few months ago to get in shape? When’s the last time you evaluated the shape of your career? If you haven’t lately, you should. Think about it: All aspects of our jobs are constantly changing and evolving, from the technology to the customers.

What can you do to keep up and stay ahead of the crowd? Practice “career fitness.”

Career fitness can help you increase your paycheck and your happiness at work. It includes several career-building activities that can be used to not only advance your career, but also clear a path to nonstop success. Join us for our webinar on Thurs., April 12 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. EST. It’s free for New Pros Section members!

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New Professionals Week: A Hit from Coast to Coast by Elizabeth Rhoads

Young professionals had the opportunity to do everything from mingling at happy hours to getting professional development advice during our first ever New Professionals Week, November 14 through 18. Our #NPweek hashtag took over Twitter for the week, and everyone enjoyed connecting with other new professionals in their area and online.

We are looking forward to New Professionals Week 2012 and are excited to connect with even more Chapters and see what fun, new events will be held!

Special thanks to each of these individuals and their Chapters for all of their efforts in planning and implementing so many successful events in celebration of New Professionals Week:

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