PRSA local update II: Marlene Neill, APR, of Waco is researching how well universities prepare PR students to achieve managerial positions. She intends to interview 10 practitioners with 5-10 years experience who have advanced to management -- what barriers did they face, and how were the obstacles overcome? She also wants to know what managerial skills new practitioners lack and what types of training are available. Reach Neill at marlenen@ci.waco.tx.us or 254-750-5638.
PRSA local update III: Landing a dream job in PR may seem more within reach after chapter president Marc Flake offered tips on the interview process to members of the NuPros group June 22. Flake, the public information officer for Tarrant County, also shared his experiences in job interviews. The group met at the Four Star Coffee Bar to learn about preparing a winning portfolio, anticipating the questions likely to be asked in an interview, and whether to tell your employer that you're looking for a new job. For future meeting times, check the NuPros web page, or e- Linda Jacobson at ljacobson@quepr.com.
PRSA local update IV: The Health Care SIG will tap into the Health Industry Council's marketing and development network with a free seminar Tuesday, July 31. Time is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with location and other details forthcoming. Participants will learn tips on the ever-changing status of business etiquette and meet others who need PR services. The Health Industry Council includes professionals in a variety of health care areas, including architecture, practice management, consulting, construction, human resources and hospital administration. Another seminar Friday, Sept. 14, will center on "Physician Marketing: Successful Case Studies."
SPJ national update: Circuit court sides with newspapers in FEMA aid case. The public's right to know triumphed over government secrecy June 22 when the Federal Emergency Management Agency was ordered to make public the addresses of more than 600,000 households that received $1.2 billion in aid after the 2004 hurricane season. The (Fort Myers, Fla.) News-Press, Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal and Florida Today newspapers, all owned by Gannett, sued FEMA for the names and addresses after the agency denied their public-information request. More here.
