This post was written by a member of the Debut Student Publisher Network. Working in Starbucks isn’t the death knell for your career. In fact, quite the opposite. Sonali Gidwani tells us why. A job as a barista always seemed to me like a good way to make some extra pocket money, get free coffee … Read more
The best/worst thing about emails? Not having read receipts. It’s obviously great for the recipient – you can just keep ignoring that poor sap on the other end until you’re ready to respond. However if you’re, let’s say, a job-seeker praying for that manna-from-heaven follow-up on a job application? You don’t wanna keep waiting forever. Lucky for … Read more
This article is the first of our ‘Confessions of a LinkedIn amateur’ series. Follow Debut’s own Content Creator Alex Ekong as he navigates the minefield of employability and personal branding on his way creating his very first LinkedIn profile. It’s time that I came clean about something, Debut Insight readers. I… do not have a … Read more
It’s been a glorious eight years of the Obama administration. Come November 9th we’ll be seeing a new President sworn into power at the White House. In the meantime, the world’s watching the last few months of our man Barack’s reign as the POTUS with the mostest with glee. Especially because he’s now venturing into some … Read more
It’s a hard life out there for graduates. Uni doesn’t really teach you how to truly prepare for the big, bad world of work, so you’re constantly having to guess your way through applications. Still, it’s important to take the initiative and prepare for every eventuality. As someone who’s both been through the grueling job application process … Read more
Just as Rocky Balboa had to constantly stand tall in the face of adversity, so too must the journalism and PR sectors amidst the digital revolution. The fast-paced world of digital communications keeps these industries on their toes, calling for continuous evolution and adaptability. Interaction has changed significantly in journalism and PR. Rising to the … Read more
In the realm of public relations, a well-known mantra “keep it simple, stupid” (KISS) is cardinal. It brings the focus towards utmost clarity and simplicity, particularly when handling intricate subjects. Achieving simplicity is an art, as it necessitates effective communication strategies, such as the eradication of jargon, utilization of layman’s terms and breaking down information … Read more
The upcoming Media Relations Conference is set to feature industry heavyweights like Chief Strategy Officer Rebecca Dempsey with sessions focusing on transforming digital newsrooms to easily distribute content. Not just an industry gathering, this conference is a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and practical learning aimed at shaping successful media communication strategies for the future. … Read more
In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little … Read more
Writing a well-constructed job advert is a vital part of using a job board to attract top talent. Getting a job advert wrong can lead you to receiving a myriad of irrelevant applications or even worse, no applications at all. By following these tips, you can ensure you are reaching the right people for the … Read more