Sunday, September 10, 2017

Prof. Lynne Scott Jackson's Success Principles

I shared these principles with CCNY Ad/PR students at the start of the semester and thought the info might be useful to new professionals in all fields.  Enjoy!

> Be on time.  Tardiness reflects on your personal brand and is duly noted.  Don't use transit issues and parking as excuses.

> Don't assume.  Cross check facts, assignment due dates, registration, financial internship, scholarship and fellowship deadlines.

> Get to know profs, including professors and professionals in the field.  Learn from experts.  Find mentors to help you on your journey.

> Apply yourself in class, on campus, in your community--and in life.

> Practice professionalism at all times.

> Gain experience / internships NOW to make yourself marketable to potential employers and clients in the months ahead.

> Participate in CCNY Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and American Advertising Federation (AAF) Ad/PR clubs, student government and campus life.

> Join communications industry groups as associate members upon graduation to get a leg up on job leads.

> Stay well.  communications are well versed, well read and well informed.

> Be interested and interesting.

> Stretch.  Get out of your comfort zone and try something new (learn a third language, take a yoga or tai chi class, travel).

> Follow up and follow through.  Everyone's busy and has multiple responsibilities.

> Consider a side hustle.  Entrepreneurship can provide supplemental income. You're talented-market yourself!  Tip for musicians, photographers, creatives, gigmasters.com.

> Enjoy the moment.  Don't miss what's right in front of you.

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