Four Dos and Don’ts for Landing Your Next Communications Job

​Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko

Note: the following article recently appeared in Catalyst, the official publication of IABC. Suzanne O’Brien, a career coach and founder/CEO of LevelUp Careers, led a discussion for IABC Seattle on how to advance your communications career. I wanted to share the piece as it offers helpful content. I serve on the board of IABC Los Angeles (IABCLA).

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By: Mary Gable

You might think that communications pros would be naturals at the job search. After all, we write copy that draws readers in. We develop messaging strategies that help businesses get noticed. We prepare talking points that make leaders shine.

But sometimes the hardest product to sell is yourself — and even the savviest communicators aren’t immune from this challenge. Fortunately, even if you dread updating your resume or working your network, there are a few easy ways you can use your communication skills to help land your next job. 

That’s exactly what Suzanne OBrien shared during IABC’s Seattle’s latest ProTalk. Suzanne is a career coach and founder/CEO of Suzanne OBrien Careers and specializes in helping professionals define their value, build a professional brand and maximize results at each step of the job search. Here are a few of the top takeaways from the discussion. 

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