The biggest obstacle that prevented me from walking into my so-called dream life was that I didn’t really know what I wanted to do or what I had to offer. Not only was my profile confusing, but also it was unimpressive to employers.

Recent public relations grad, Adam Weitner, dropped by the TalentEgg offices to talk about why he choose public relations as his career path, what he’s doing to get himself into the work force, and how he’s standing out from the rest.

Sometimes we need a little bit of help when it comes to sending emails. Although you may already know the basics of email etiquette, have you ever thought about what your email signature, or lack thereof, says about you?

LinkedIn allows you to create and maintain a professional network. The real power is in your ability to sustain a good relationship with your network. So, when you’re in the midst of that job hunt, you can reach out to that network and let them know you need their help.

Like any industry, you have to start somewhere. The good news is that with so many companies looking to expand their online experience to social networks, there is plenty of experience to be had. And some companies will even pay for it.

Although social media can give you a great opportunity to show potential employers more than what is on your resumé, it can also work against you if you don’t control your online presence. Here are a few things you can do to control your digital footprint and prevent it from losing you that interview.

Unless you have very specific requirements, need some custom programming or have a large project in mind, I would recommend the DIY approach as opposed to hiring an expensive web designer. All you need to know is one magical word – WordPress.

When dozens, hundreds or thousands of job applications are sent via email, it can be tough to stand out. Here are some tips and tricks from veterans in their respective industries on how to ensure your email application is read.

“There are two sorts of professionals in this field. The majority get some contracts and do their job, but the ones who get more work talk about what they do, put up their videos online and get talked about.”

As an intermediate graphic designer, (but by no means professional!) I wanted to design my own business card and ensure that the look and feel were truly representative of my personality.