How to Find a Job With Public Relations Expert Ryan May

How to Find a Job With Public Relations Expert Ryan MayRyan May has 12 years of public relations experience under his belt, and its taught him quite a bit about finding a job, something he shares among other insights on the Minnesota Public Relations Blog. We spoke with Ryan about what PR can teach us about a job search. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) What can job seekers learn from public relations?Public relations or PR is a unique industry, as it touches on so many different industries. To be in PR means you have to be prepared to learn about every industry your clients need.How important is your zugreifbar footprint? Can you really lose out on a job thanks to a tweet?Having a strong online footprint is very important, but ensuring that it is strategic and thoughtful is mora important. Dont post stuff to social media that is not good for your long-term reputation. Job seekers have definitely lost out on job opportunities because of t heir tweets or Facebook posts.What mistakesdo you see employers making when theyre looking for job candidates?Employers often overlook excellent candidates because they dont have a high enough GPA. If a candidate has a solid B average and has been working three jobs while going to school, they should not be overlooked because they dont have a 3.5 GPA.What are some urban legends youve seen floating around about hiring mistakes these days, and is there any truth to them?There are plenty of urban legends about todays job search. My favorite is that the more resumes you send out, the better your odds of finding a job. This idea is completely wrong. Find a job you want, and then thoughtfully work on networking your way into the job.What should everyone looking for a job be doing to better promote themselves?Not everyone needs a blog, but everyone today should have a website to outline their skills.