One Last Piece of Advice – Do

As classes finish up for the term, the majority of WhyHire.me users are not graduating this term.  Out of the close to 1500 users we have in the system only about 50 are graduating this term.

To the Algonquin College Public Relations and the Business Marketing grads my words of advice would be -  ‘Do’.  Don’t stop moving forward, touching industry, connecting online and off, sharing your views, updating your profile, and showing initiative.  Keep ‘Doing’!

The job market is still a little tough out there so sitting back is not an option.  You have to keep sharing your views and making the connections.  Actions are required and the learning doesn’t stop when you walk across the stage to get your diploma.

Twitter is an amazing tool that you can use to connect and continue to learn.  Your WordPress blog in WhyHire.me is the perfect place to share you perspective on what’s going on in your industry.  Document your involvement in events, contract work and in volunteer positions.

There’s a lot you can do to stand out and be noticed.  Make the commitment to continue to develop your brand.

Algonquin College PR Grads of 2010

The public relations program is piloting WhyHire.me this term. I have been fortunate enough to meet and work with this class of graduating PR professionals.  I’d like to introduce you to a few who have chosen to make their WhyHire.me profiles public.  Click their names to see their WhyHire.me profiles. There will be more coming soon!

Femi Fasoyinu -  Taking a proactive approach to building relationships, Femi makes his teamwork skills an asset to any organization. Femi takes on assignments with enthusiasm to deliver his best work. Being an organized, professional, and energetic communicator, Femi takes on challenges with more than the required effort every time.

Mae McCrae - Mae is a compelling speaker with a passion for positively influencing lives. A former youth leader, she now manages a young marrieds group, drama, and music department for her church. Mae has a flare for giving a project a unique and recognizable stamp. Her way with words and great listening skills will be valuable to any organization.

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Ziem Phala – A hardworking and energetic communicator, Ziem has a passion for public relations and fashion. Her drive and creativity have helped her succeed in a team managing musicians and as a self starter . Her background in mass communication and public relations give her a unique outlook on communications and social media and their uses in fashion.

Samantha Dumas – Samantha is a positive, motivating force on every team. She thrives as a collaborative leader and is a confident problem-solver. These qualities allow her to take on big projects such as coordinating urban arts festival, House of Paint. Samantha is both intelligent and intuitive. She has a passion for learning, writing, dancing and singing.

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Yael Santo – A love for the written word serves as the driving force behind Yael’s commitment to perfect her writing skills. Her creativity outside the page is found in strategy development, while her commitment to quality work is reflected in her grades. High organizational skills, strong communication skills, and bilingualism make her an asset to any project.

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Sarah Shirey – I am a vibrant, forward-looking, and passionate public relations practitioner interested in building a career focused on achieving impressive results for an organization with a bias for action. I have significant, hands-on training in various PR roles, including issues management, event management, project management, and relationship management.

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Samantha Hartley – Samantha is an energetic self-starter committed to growth and believes hard work is the path to success. Her thirst for knowledge has transformed her from a small-town girl to a young woman ready to take on the world. A three-year honour student, she’s a natural communicator and believes in maintaining relationships through respect and trust.

Amy Campsall – Amy strives to exceed expectations while creating new opportunities. Her compassion makes her an excellent team player, while her independence and ability to adapt allow her to face challenges with enthusiasm. Amy has experience in event management and social media and is looking to build a career in communications, while continuing to learn.