Comments on: Will being a waitress help my career in public relations? http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/ Megan Ramsay's Blog Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:53:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Martin Waxman http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-58 Martin Waxman Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:41:35 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-58 Hi Megan, I think you encapsulated the transferrable skills really well. As I mentioned to your class, when my agency is looking to fill an entry level PR position, we want to see communications skills as well as concrete examples which demonstrate that a person is a hard worker, proactive and resourceful. If you can explain why your waitress experience is relevant on a resume, say, in an edited version of what you wrote in this post, it would make me take notice. Hi Megan,
I think you encapsulated the transferrable skills really well. As I mentioned to your class, when my agency is looking to fill an entry level PR position, we want to see communications skills as well as concrete examples which demonstrate that a person is a hard worker, proactive and resourceful. If you can explain why your waitress experience is relevant on a resume, say, in an edited version of what you wrote in this post, it would make me take notice.

]]> By: Angie Sellmayer http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-53 Angie Sellmayer Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:05:27 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-53 There are many times when I have pondered over what counted as "experience" and what is better left off my make-it or break-it resume. I find the following to be extremely helpful: When in doubt, leave it out. I doubt when potential employers look at our resumes they will be interested in seeing jobs we've had in or since high school and college. This isn't to say you should leave them out entirely. Instead of listing your jobs and side jobs on something you'll hand over, prepare yourself with a mental (or small physical) list of every job you've ever held and the best skill you gained from it or utilized most in it. This way, when you're in an interview, you'll be able to answer questions bearing said skills in mind and reveal what a fabulous candidate for the position you really are! There are many times when I have pondered over what counted as “experience” and what is better left off my make-it or break-it resume. I find the following to be extremely helpful: When in doubt, leave it out.

I doubt when potential employers look at our resumes they will be interested in seeing jobs we’ve had in or since high school and college. This isn’t to say you should leave them out entirely. Instead of listing your jobs and side jobs on something you’ll hand over, prepare yourself with a mental (or small physical) list of every job you’ve ever held and the best skill you gained from it or utilized most in it. This way, when you’re in an interview, you’ll be able to answer questions bearing said skills in mind and reveal what a fabulous candidate for the position you really are!

]]> By: andrear http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-51 andrear Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:19:44 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-51 Wow ramsayramsay, I really enjoyed your writing skills and believe you quite effectively conveyed what you were trying to say. But really meg, I was reading through your blog and was surprised by how well spoken you are... I think you'll do very very well in this whole PR world. Wow ramsayramsay,

I really enjoyed your writing skills and believe you quite effectively conveyed what you were trying to say.

But really meg, I was reading through your blog and was surprised by how well spoken you are… I think you’ll do very very well in this whole PR world.

]]> By: ramsayramsay http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-50 ramsayramsay Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:48:32 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-50 Thanks Bob, I am truly touched by your comment. Joesph, I hope you are right. I have an interview next week and I plan on talking about many of the skills I have gained through my job as a server and how they make me an excellent candidate for their agency. Gary, I'm glad you continued this conversation and blogged about this topic. I agree that many students ask themselves similar questions regarding their meaningless part time jobs. I think if you can make it sound good, by all means put it in and talk it up. Thanks Bob, I am truly touched by your comment.

Joesph, I hope you are right. I have an interview next week and I plan on talking about many of the skills I have gained through my job as a server and how they make me an excellent candidate for their agency.

Gary, I’m glad you continued this conversation and blogged about this topic. I agree that many students ask themselves similar questions regarding their meaningless part time jobs. I think if you can make it sound good, by all means put it in and talk it up.

]]> By: Bob LeDrew http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-49 Bob LeDrew Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:25:19 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-49 Server at an East Side Mario's may not be gold-plated experience to get you a PR job, but the way you think will either get you a job or make you a star at your job, Megan. You're thinking about this exactly the right way. Server at an East Side Mario’s may not be gold-plated experience to get you a PR job, but the way you think will either get you a job or make you a star at your job, Megan.

You’re thinking about this exactly the right way.

]]> By: A Class Act » Just how relevant are transferable skills? http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-48 A Class Act » Just how relevant are transferable skills? Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:02:20 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-48 [...] Ramsay, a Centennial postgrad PR student, asks the following question in a recent blog posting: Will being a waitress help my career in public relations? She goes on to demonstrate how many of the skills and demands in her job serving food at a Toronto [...] [...] Ramsay, a Centennial postgrad PR student, asks the following question in a recent blog posting: Will being a waitress help my career in public relations? She goes on to demonstrate how many of the skills and demands in her job serving food at a Toronto [...]

]]> By: Joseph Wilburn http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-47 Joseph Wilburn Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:36:37 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-47 Hello! I like what you had to say and I can see what you mean about transferable skills from one job (seemingly unrelated) to PR. I think it's also useful to state it the way you have on a resume or an interview because you recognize the similarities and qualities needed as a PR practitioner and you will be likely to apply what you've learned as a waitress in your future PR career. I think an interviewer would be able to appreciate the comparisons. Hello! I like what you had to say and I can see what you mean about transferable skills from one job (seemingly unrelated) to PR. I think it’s also useful to state it the way you have on a resume or an interview because you recognize the similarities and qualities needed as a PR practitioner and you will be likely to apply what you’ve learned as a waitress in your future PR career. I think an interviewer would be able to appreciate the comparisons.

]]> By: Kate http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-46 Kate Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:55:11 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-46 Hi:)...I trully like what you have written about link between your work experience and PR. I live in Leeds in the UK and I am doing my master in marketing at Leeds Met Uni. In this semestre I also have a pleasure to study PR as my optional module. I work about 20 hours per week as hotel service assistant and my job is all about delivering the best possible service to the customer. I often feel that my job make the difference...to the customers and also to the organisation I work for. Eventually, I understood that positive results in work highly depend on is communication skilss...which enable to achieve customer focus. We simply cannot satisfied or understand customers without conversation. Hi:)…I trully like what you have written about link between your work experience and PR. I live in Leeds in the UK and I am doing my master in marketing at Leeds Met Uni. In this semestre I also have a pleasure to study PR as my optional module. I work about 20 hours per week as hotel service assistant and my job is all about delivering the best possible service to the customer. I often feel that my job make the difference…to the customers and also to the organisation I work for. Eventually, I understood that positive results in work highly depend on is communication skilss…which enable to achieve customer focus. We simply cannot satisfied or understand customers without conversation.

]]> By: trish http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/will-being-a-waitress-help-my-career-in-public-relations/#comment-45 trish Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:46:10 +0000 http://ramsayramsay.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-45 right now i am envisioning you at work, and i totally see what you're talking about. haha omg megan i have no idea how to write a good comment (see above) in the future i'll have something brilliant to say! ....and in the meantime: www.livejournal.com/users/xcrystallinex it's only fair... shameless self promotion right now i am envisioning you at work, and i totally see what you’re talking about.

haha omg megan i have no idea how to write a good comment (see above)
in the future i’ll have something brilliant to say!
….and in the meantime:

http://www.livejournal.com/users/xcrystallinex

it’s only fair… shameless self promotion

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