Friday 1 April 2011

How to find a PR job in China

It is not as difficult as someone imagined before of finding a public relations job in China if they choosing a proper approach. Searching local newspaper might be useless. However, it is possible to find a good-paying job online or through other's recommendation. As we all know that for most people they have no one to rely on therefore these easy tips below might be useful.
1. Searching through professional websites.
These websites will provide not only newest industry information but also recruitment resources. Searching the specific PR job sites will save a lot of time and also prevent possible frustration. And one recommendation is 17pr.com- the first and largest PR websites in China.
2. Focusing on the area you interested in.
With the development of the whole industry, Public relations have been divided into different sections and it is true that no one can be good at every part. Employers always prefer someone who has a clear knowing about their job title. Furthermore, it will reflect your understanding about the company and the industry.
3. Never looking down the chance for internships.
There is still little academic courses in Public Relations field in China. Under this situation working experience is really critical for PR practitioners. Nowadays more and more universities students are applying for internships during summer vocations so that they can find a better job after graduation. Additionally, internship is also a good chance to gain a deeper understanding about this profession before they set up future career in this industry.
4. Preparing a best CV.
Actually CV is the foundation to win a job interviews. So what should be added in CV is really important. Related academic study and working experience are essential. Despites this people will also provide their works before and sometimes it is even a collection. Additionally, a piece of writing or design work is also a channel to show people's writing skills or creative ideas.
All in all, it is easy to find a job but difficult to find an ideal job. As a freshman in this industry, we should be clear about our position and then be confident, enthusiastic and never give up.