tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630791402854049329.post4976872298624452786..comments2023-11-05T18:16:53.461+08:00Comments on davidlian says...: So you want a job in public relations...davidlianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446293571375339579noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630791402854049329.post-57512171608448985912008-10-13T11:48:00.000+08:002008-10-13T11:48:00.000+08:00@yahui: Awesome. Yes, PR is an exciting field, but...@yahui: Awesome. Yes, PR is an exciting field, but it isn't an 'easy' course as common wisdom might infer. :) All the best to you.davidlianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446293571375339579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630791402854049329.post-4686993725587080122008-10-10T19:28:00.000+08:002008-10-10T19:28:00.000+08:00i am very touched that you took time to reply my h...i am very touched that you took time to reply my humble little question, David. thank you sooooo much! :-* you seem pretty accomplished in your job and i'm keen on learning more from outside the classroom, and from people who are actually within the industry.<BR/><BR/>point 1 is certainly good advice, but should be in balance with all other factors, as Elaine pointed out. that's a pretty invaluable advice, David. thanks. :) will definitely take note of the skills and personalities needed (point 2-4) as well, that's what everyone in the industry has been heavily emphasizing. <BR/><BR/>i always believe to be 'in the practice' rather than being stuck in classrooms, doing tutorials. -.- thank God TARC gave us a chance to organise a full-blown event else i'd just be babbling to you directly from what i've learnt from my textbook, not understanding what you're trying to preach. :)<BR/><BR/>oh well, i have yet to discover PR deeper. after diploma, then there's degree. i wonder what new discoveries i'll make soon. :)<BR/><BR/>btw, why are you baffled? shouldn't the word be 'flattered'? :P<BR/><BR/>and once again, thank you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630791402854049329.post-79639603975244518702008-10-10T12:20:00.000+08:002008-10-10T12:20:00.000+08:00@elaine: Thanks for taking the time to comment. I ...@elaine: Thanks for taking the time to comment. I love your statement about PR people who live by "KPIs" coz those are my exact same thoughts.<BR/><BR/>My comments on meeting people was not to downplay the importance of social skills, which we can agree are highly important. I was pointing out that most new grads think PR is "only" about meeting people and that's wrong.<BR/><BR/>@joshua: And you can also point your friends to my blog...davidlianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446293571375339579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630791402854049329.post-47607451275418319962008-10-10T11:59:00.000+08:002008-10-10T11:59:00.000+08:00Actually, your first point is misguiding. While Pu...Actually, your first point is misguiding. While Public Relations isn't all about meeting people, it's a very, very important part of the job.<BR/><BR/>Many PR practitioners live by KPI's, and as long as the story comes out or the media turn up, they think their job is done. However, an inbred passion for socializing while getting all the hard work done is what sets the best PR practitioners apart. Those with unfaltering friendliness, sincerely accommodating nature and sensitivity, are the ones who don't just 'work' with the media & other partners--they build relationships with them. In the long run, these PR practitioners will become more powerful and influential.<BR/><BR/>That said, if you can't get the grunt work done, no amount of socialising can save your career.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630791402854049329.post-32965899242547336382008-10-10T11:51:00.000+08:002008-10-10T11:51:00.000+08:00interesting insight thoughts from you... now i kno...interesting insight thoughts from you... now i know what to talk to my frens who're taking PR... but well every job is not an easy job.... do take care therejoshuaongyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615053056847722934noreply@blogger.com