Six pieces of advice for undergrads: How to get your foot in the industry door

I took a gap year after finishing High School and spent a fair amount of time challenging the expectation that I attend University in order to get a career. I was meeting people who had […]

Aisha Kellaway April 10, 2016 0

public relations

IABC: A truly global communication association

Robin McCasland, IABC Chair (2013-14), talks to Deakin University’s Ross Monaghan about IABC, why it should be a communicator’s professional association of choice. Robin also talks about some exciting developments planned for 2014. Follow Ross […]

Ross Monaghan November 19, 2013 0

Career advice

It's worth putting in the effort: You do the math

Deakin graduate Jeszlene Zhou does the math on finding time to attend uni, study, work, have a social life and put together a killer ePortfolio. Follow Jeszlene on Twitter: @firstcommsjob YOU have 20 contact hours, […]

Ross Monaghan November 15, 2013 0

Career advice

Crippling mistakes made by students, and how to avoid them

Deakin University PR graduate Alison Coffa reflects on her time at university, and the mistakes she, and others, make. Follow Alison on Twitter: @AlisonClareC SINCE graduating I’ve had time to think about some of the […]

Ross Monaghan November 14, 2013 0

Job opportunity

Interested in a festival PR internship?

Are you a student looking for more PR experience over summer? Read on. THE 26th Midsumma Festival will run in Melbourne from Sunday 12 January to Sunday 2 February, 2014 and you could play a […]

Ross Monaghan November 13, 2013 0

Career advice

Why you need an ePortfolio, and how to build one

Whether you want to be Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber or Katy Perry’s publicist, work for a fashion house, airline or resort or become a PR practitioner for a large organisation or consulting firm, you’re going […]

Ross Monaghan November 5, 2013 1

Career advice

Grasp every opportunity as a student: It pays off

The harder I work, the luckier I get, reports Deakin graduate Ryan Mobilia. Follow Ryan on Twitter: @ryan_mobilia THERE has been a familiar cycle to my post-university working life. The foundations were laid during my […]

Ross Monaghan November 4, 2013 0