Top 10 Best Cities for Recent Graduates

This spring, soon-to-be graduates are planning to relocate and enter the workforce, which will happen for me on May, 8, 2009,  in less than five months. Scary! While Americans are witnessing a "financial crisis" in the U.S., choosing not only the best job but also the best place to live is essential. Especially, entering into the field of public relations with an average starting salary between $25,000-30,000 a year. 

To make the college-working world transition decision a little easier, Apartments.com, working in conjunction with CBcampus.com, CareerBuilder.com's college job search site, is getting real by providing the "Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates" to live. 

"In light of the current economy, job availability and the cost of living are among the most pressing concerns on the minds of new college graduates," said Tammy Kotula, public relations and promotions manager at Apartments.com.

With the "Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates" list, Apartments.com and CBcampus.com, have done the legwork for young professionals to begin their new lives with confidence, stemming from knowledge of entry-level job openings, rental prices for one-bedroom apartments and large resident populations of young adults in their early 20s including Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, New York and many others, according to www.apartments.com. 

This is a great article for not only those graduating in December but also in May. 

For the complete list of the "Top 10 Best Cities for Recent Graduates" list, visit www.apartments.com. 

Until next time.....

Best, 

GPaul

Obama launches Web site to reach public sparks discussion among PR professionas

The 2008 presidential election was not only historic, but also represents a change ahead for the PR profession. 

"The country's decision to elect Barack Obama as president will transform the PR profession and also the country into a more diverse and inclusive-minded place than ever before," Manny Ruiz wrote in an op-ed column on Bulldog Reporter's Daily Dog Web site last Thursday. 

I couldn't agree more with Manny Ruiz. 

I'm a firm believer that every American should be able to express their political views whether a republican, democrat or independent. Personally, I do not engage in the discussion of politics  because it's a "touchy subject;" however, the new Web site launched by president-elect, Barack Obama, is a means for great PR discussion for professionals. 

The article was published on CNN.com with story highlights including transition teams rolls our change.gov within 24 hours of last week's historic vote, Web site allows visitors to "follow the setting up of the Obama administration," Visitors can share their vision for an Obama presidency, apply for a job and Web site is an extension of Obama's online strategy during the campaign. 

The PR tactic and strategy of campaigning online allows for not only two-way communication, but also an effective way to reach 75 percent of the U.S. who receive their news online. The launch of this new Web site could create a buzz and in effect serve as a learning experience in the field of public relations in establishing more effective means of communication than a standard press release, feature article, op-ed piece and etc. 

I leave my fellow blog readers with the "five key ideas that PR professionals can expect to see a shift in during Obama's term in office," according to Ruiz, president of Multicultural Markets and Hispanic PR Wire. 

1. Inclusion will become a major theme and mandate of the Obama presidency. 

2. America's global literacy will greatly improve. 

3. Laws favoring a change of status for undocumented Latinos will be enacted. 

4. The demand for multicultural-related public relations will significantly intensify. 

5. Recruiting minorities into the PR profession will significantly intensify. 

Until next time. 

Best, 

GPaul

Rock The Vote, Get Out and Vote!

         

Every four years, PR professionals engage in one of the largest public relations campaign in the U.S., the political race to become the next president of the U.S. PR professionals and also future PR professionals can learn the do's and don'ts when conducting a campaign. 

This election has been a learning experience, in my opinion, on choosing the right message, repeating the message and speaking with one voice to change public opinion. That's what PR is all about! On an ethical side, being honest and establishing credibility as a spokesperson is pivotal. Admit mistakes and tell the truth.  

Today, Nov. 4 will be the most important election in U.S. History, which we will all witness. Our founding fathers would have never predicted an African American running for the highest elected office in government or a woman running for the second highest elected office in government. 

Tonight history will be made either way.  

If you haven't voted, get out and vote you can make a difference. 

Watch the video below as your favorite celebrities encourage Americans to get out and vote in a non-partisan PSA/Video encouraging young people to vote called "5 More Friends Uncensored."

Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/66bmnp