Comments for Communication Conversations http://eileenchang.wordpress.com An active dialogue platform about public relations and communication with gen-Y'er Eileen Chang. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:50:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on When it is all said and done… by jessicalomelin http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/when-it-is-all-said-and-done/#comment-55 jessicalomelin Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:50:14 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/?p=30#comment-55 Eileen, as I was reading your post, I kept thinking, "I feel the same way!" It's funny, I feel as though you're speaking on behalf of us. I especially agree with your last bullet point where you mention that it is about the client and not about us. As college students, we have this wave of confidence and the desire to try any and all new things. When we encounter a client or organization that works differently, we become a bit offended or confused as to why they wouldn't warm to our ways. Once you set aside personal preferences and really try to understand why a client works a certain way, all will be set. It's been the best lesson I've learned all along! Btw, wonderful job on NVC. The coverage speaks for itself :) Eileen, as I was reading your post, I kept thinking, “I feel the same way!” It’s funny, I feel as though you’re speaking on behalf of us. I especially agree with your last bullet point where you mention that it is about the client and not about us. As college students, we have this wave of confidence and the desire to try any and all new things. When we encounter a client or organization that works differently, we become a bit offended or confused as to why they wouldn’t warm to our ways. Once you set aside personal preferences and really try to understand why a client works a certain way, all will be set. It’s been the best lesson I’ve learned all along!

Btw, wonderful job on NVC. The coverage speaks for itself :)

]]> Comment on Thoughts of a generation Y graduating senior by Eileen Chang http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/thoughts-of-a-generation-y-graduating-senior/#comment-53 Eileen Chang Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:30:15 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-53 Bebeth, I think your thoughts prove that people define generations from different point of views. I'm not sure what generation the Portland PR professionals that you talked to you are, but maybe you should ask them what even older generations thought of them when they were beginning to enter the job market. Also, if managers believe that spring 2008 grads are unwilling to pay dues and expect jobs with little internship experience, then it means one thing - we need to prove them wrong. Manager opinions are both from experiences and popular beliefs from discussions. As a spring 2008 grad myself, I set out to be one of the many generation y'ers that shows older generations that we are hard workers, flexible, mold-able and great assets to the future American workforce. Join me on influencing behavior and beliefs. It's what we, PR people, do. Eileen Bebeth,

I think your thoughts prove that people define generations from different point of views. I’m not sure what generation the Portland PR professionals that you talked to you are, but maybe you should ask them what even older generations thought of them when they were beginning to enter the job market.

Also, if managers believe that spring 2008 grads are unwilling to pay dues and expect jobs with little internship experience, then it means one thing – we need to prove them wrong. Manager opinions are both from experiences and popular beliefs from discussions. As a spring 2008 grad myself, I set out to be one of the many generation y’ers that shows older generations that we are hard workers, flexible, mold-able and great assets to the future American workforce. Join me on influencing behavior and beliefs. It’s what we, PR people, do.

Eileen

]]> Comment on Thoughts of a generation Y graduating senior by bebeth http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/thoughts-of-a-generation-y-graduating-senior/#comment-52 bebeth Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:15:23 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-52 This is interesting. I just met with two young but highly successful PR professionals in Portland about the PRSSA Regional Activity I'm planning. We got on the topic of job search, and one of the PRos suggested due to a combination of tanking economy and a negative perception of our generation, it's going to be very hard for Spring 08 grads to get jobs. She said, which is something I've heard before, that many managers think our generation is basically unwilling to pay dues, expecting jobs with little internship experience, etc. This is in direct contrast with Professor Tiffany Derville's thought that too many recent grads are accepting internships when they should be looking for jobs. Seems like there's a lot of contrasting opinions out there on our generation's aptitude. This is interesting. I just met with two young but highly successful PR professionals in Portland about the PRSSA Regional Activity I’m planning. We got on the topic of job search, and one of the PRos suggested due to a combination of tanking economy and a negative perception of our generation, it’s going to be very hard for Spring 08 grads to get jobs. She said, which is something I’ve heard before, that many managers think our generation is basically unwilling to pay dues, expecting jobs with little internship experience, etc. This is in direct contrast with Professor Tiffany Derville’s thought that too many recent grads are accepting internships when they should be looking for jobs. Seems like there’s a lot of contrasting opinions out there on our generation’s aptitude.

]]> Comment on About by m@q http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/about/#comment-44 m@q Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:01:14 +0000 #comment-44 Eileen, I like your vision... interesting... by the your graduation is knocking the door... advanced congrats for that.... And I really liked your blog... keep it up... Eileen, I like your vision… interesting… by the your graduation is knocking the door… advanced congrats for that….

And I really liked your blog… keep it up…

]]> Comment on Tips for being a successful student by Michael Henreckson http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/19/tips-for-being-a-successful-student/#comment-39 Michael Henreckson Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:47:13 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-39 Great tips Eileen! The three "P's" are my favorite. I've seen the good effects when I put them into action, and one of the most important is just the way it makes you feel about yourself. When you feel positive and in control you feel much better about yourself. Taking initiative and being proactive really sets you apart from the crowd because there are so many passive "go along with the crowd"ers in this world. You're a much better candidate for any kind of job if you are willing to act on your own obviously. Good observations. Great tips Eileen! The three “P’s” are my favorite. I’ve seen the good effects when I put them into action, and one of the most important is just the way it makes you feel about yourself. When you feel positive and in control you feel much better about yourself. Taking initiative and being proactive really sets you apart from the crowd because there are so many passive “go along with the crowd”ers in this world. You’re a much better candidate for any kind of job if you are willing to act on your own obviously.

Good observations.

]]> Comment on E-mail management for the PRos by Andrea Nowack http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/e-mail-management-for-the-pros/#comment-37 Andrea Nowack Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:55:39 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/e-mail-management-for-the-pros/#comment-37 Hi Eileen, Thanks for your comment on my blog; I am so excited for you to start at WE! You will love it here; WE is a great agency to work for (and OSB is a great team!) :) And I am glad you are already taking first steps in learning e-mail management, because you will need it here! (not to scare you or anything...) ;) See you March 31st, and good luck finishing up spring term. Shout if you have any questions in the meantime. Andrea Hi Eileen,

Thanks for your comment on my blog; I am so excited for you to start at WE! You will love it here; WE is a great agency to work for (and OSB is a great team!) :)

And I am glad you are already taking first steps in learning e-mail management, because you will need it here! (not to scare you or anything…) ;)

See you March 31st, and good luck finishing up spring term. Shout if you have any questions in the meantime.

Andrea

]]> Comment on E-mail management for the PRos by Eileen Chang http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/e-mail-management-for-the-pros/#comment-36 Eileen Chang Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:47:02 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/e-mail-management-for-the-pros/#comment-36 Stephen - Thanks for the book tip. I'll add it to my reading list. I'm sure my tips for e-mail management will evolve a little more once I begin working, but I'm still optimistic in believing that it is completely manageable =) Ged - I will definitely contact you when I start. It'll be about three weeks from now. Thanks for the welcome! Stephen – Thanks for the book tip. I’ll add it to my reading list. I’m sure my tips for e-mail management will evolve a little more once I begin working, but I’m still optimistic in believing that it is completely manageable =)

Ged – I will definitely contact you when I start. It’ll be about three weeks from now. Thanks for the welcome!

]]> Comment on Thoughts of a generation Y graduating senior by Eileen Chang http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/thoughts-of-a-generation-y-graduating-senior/#comment-35 Eileen Chang Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:37:43 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-35 Thanks for your comments! Bianca - that is a good point. He is only one of many other supervisors and employers. Robert - thanks for the link. Active communication between all parties is the way to succeed. Eileen Thanks for your comments!

Bianca – that is a good point. He is only one of many other supervisors and employers.

Robert – thanks for the link. Active communication between all parties is the way to succeed.

Eileen

]]> Comment on E-mail management for the PRos by Ged Carroll http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/e-mail-management-for-the-pros/#comment-34 Ged Carroll Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:09:42 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/e-mail-management-for-the-pros/#comment-34 Eileen, welcome, drop me a mail when you land at Wagged. I work out of the LDN office. Eileen, welcome, drop me a mail when you land at Wagged. I work out of the LDN office.

]]> Comment on E-mail management for the PRos by Stephen Davies http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/e-mail-management-for-the-pros/#comment-33 Stephen Davies Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:50:45 +0000 http://eileenchang.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/e-mail-management-for-the-pros/#comment-33 Hey, That's excellent news! An internship with a global PR agency, huh? Congratulations. It's a pretty amazing start for your transition from student to professional. I have a friend that works at Wag Ed's London office. They're a great agency. Oh, yeah, email. I have issues with email. My main issue is I receive too many of them! :-) Seriously, though, with blogging and other social networks I belong to I'm inundated with email not just with work communication but personal communication too. It can get a little out of hand. You're right though, you have to develop some kind of system that works best for you. Have you read the book, Getting Things Done? http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 This supposed to be the killer book in productivity and time management. I actually bought a copy for myself but, well...um, I haven't had the time to read it yet. Hey,

That’s excellent news! An internship with a global PR agency, huh? Congratulations. It’s a pretty amazing start for your transition from student to professional. I have a friend that works at Wag Ed’s London office. They’re a great agency.

Oh, yeah, email. I have issues with email. My main issue is I receive too many of them! :-)

Seriously, though, with blogging and other social networks I belong to I’m inundated with email not just with work communication but personal communication too. It can get a little out of hand.

You’re right though, you have to develop some kind of system that works best for you. Have you read the book, Getting Things Done?

http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280

This supposed to be the killer book in productivity and time management. I actually bought a copy for myself but, well…um, I haven’t had the time to read it yet.

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