Tips to keep you going when you find yourself asking: Where can I find fashion or beauty public relations jobs in Toronto?
- CAREER
How To Survive the 9-5, As a Young Creative
So, it’s been a year or two since you’ve graduated…
- LIFE
What I got up to in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Writing has always been one of my passions. I’ve consistently…
- BEAUTY
- CAREER
Step by Step: Start your own fashion or beauty blog
You’ve undoubtedly considered starting your own blog, so what’s stopping…
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On The Prowl
On The Prowl (OTP) in my vocabulary means Job Hunting. Where do you look specifically when hoping to land a full-time fashion/beauty/lifestyle Public Relations job? Is there a one-stop-shop with job listings? How does one become an Executive Office Assistant at let’s say, Elle Canada mag? It’s not as obvious as it may seem.
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#RevampCanFashion
DISCLAIMER I am no Fashion Expert but I’m going to say it: Canada needs a united fashion forefront.
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How to Start Working in Media
Since you’ve been reading TAYJERS you now understand what Public Relations is, right? Getting started in the field is no easy feat, it’s very competitive especially in a place such as Toronto. Most people will tell you they actually “fell into it”! Although there is no foolproof formula to getting your foot in the door (which is truly the hardest part), here are a few tips to get you on your way.
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How To Start Your Own Blog
Blogging / Journaling / Vlogging / Instagram A blog of any kind can be used as your portfolio if you are a person working in the Arts. THE ARTS (singing, photography, dancing, etc.) also includes less obvious things such as PR people, makeup artists, Photoshop experts, fashion event producers, the list goes on.
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Outfit Tips to Ace Your Next Interview
First impressions when it comes to just about any interpersonal meeting in life are important. The first impression someone has of you is what sticks — until you are able to prove them right or wrong. When it comes to the particularly stressful encounter of interviewing for a position as a public relations intern or an account coordinator, the last thing you want to be worried about is your outfit. You have other important things to stress over, like memorizing the names of clients, knowing the agency’s core values by heart and being able to recite your list of outstanding…
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What is Public Relations?
I get asked this question whenever the topic of “So what are you doing with your life?” comes up with friends or family. What exactly is Public Relations? What does Public Relations actually do and look like in the real world? Public Relations or PR is what I like to call: A little of a lot.
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THIRD TIME’S A CHARM
It is officially Day 3 at the agency. It’s a busier time than usual (back to school followed by fashion week followed by end of year reports). A few tips and tricks that I use are: 1. Write EVERYTHING down When anyone asks you to do something or mentions a potentially important detail, write it down. Try to be as word-for-word as possible. This shows you’re taking the request seriously and not just saying “Okay okay sure” without actually processing the info. Once on paper, it’s so much easier to determine the importance (or futility) of the task at hand.