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A wedding is one of the most important days in any couple’s lives. From engagement photos, to selecting vendors, to making checklists and choosing your wedding party, there are lots of items that need to be planned out in an orderly fashion up until you say those two magical words – “I Do.” Planning your own wedding can sometimes feel overwhelming and stressful, but if you…

According to recent statistics from Ernst & Young, it’s getting harder than ever to balance work and personal life. Globally, 46 percent of managers are working more than 40 hours weekly, and four in 10 managers say their hours have increased over the past five years. The biggest reported obstacles to achieving work-life balance were stagnant income growth (49 percent) and increasing demands at work (48…

There is no denying that event management is an amazing job. In addition to being the mastermind behind some really exciting experiences, event managers and planners get to try their hands at many different tasks during their workday. If you think event management is the right career for you, here's 10 successful stories to inspire you. “The Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management with Public Relations gives…

It’s the blissful few days between your old gig and your new one. While it’s tempting to kick back and indulge in a Netflix binge in this time between jobs, this is the time to really push yourself to prep for the first day of your new gig in the PR industry. Acquaint yourself with the outlets you’ll be pitching. Familiarizing yourself with the media you’ll be contacting…

Graduation season is here! That means, of course, the work force will be receiving an onslaught of college graduates. Nearly 10% of all are communications/journalism graduates, which means that competition will be fierce for the best jobs. What’s a new PR grad to do? Don’t underestimate the importance of good writing skills There is nothing that makes a job candidate stand out more than strong writing skills.…

If you’re just out of college and are eager to get out into a creative industry such as event management, public relations or digital marketing, specialising at postgraduate level can augment your skills sets and make you a stronger job applicant. But, with job roles becoming increasingly complex, you don’t just need higher levels of skills and qualifications if you are seeking a competitive edge; you…

There is no denying that event management is an amazing job. In addition to being the mastermind behind some really exciting experiences, event managers and planners get to try their hands at many different tasks during their workday. But how can you become a certified event manager? Here are the steps you’ll need to take: 1. Earn an industry recognised qualification   Most employers require event…

Kate Kelly, one of Ireland's top bloggers and Digital Coordinator with Benefit Cosmetics Ireland, is one of our recent Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations with Arranged Work Experience' graduates. Read her story below: "In 2014 I decided to go back to college after a few months of travelling and it was the best decision I ever made. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from…

Though social media has become a competition of virality, there are still a few sacred places that can be used for professional growth. Building a strong brand on Twitter and Facebook can do a lot for your personal network, but your brand on LinkedIn actually means business (pun intended). LinkedIn is less about choosing the right selfie or mastering disappearing stories and more about using content…

SEO is a great marketing tool for an entrepreneur. It is scalable when you don’t have a big budget -- you don’t have to pay for every click as you have to in paid marketing programs. It also has a great brand impact. Users often ascribe leadership status to companies that are top ranked. SEO therefore is a great program that enables entrepreneurs to compete with…