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January 2006

January 2006 1/30/06

January 30, 2006

[MOVING OUT? MOVING ON?] From Judy Cushman: I have been struck by the number of conversations I've been having with senior agency and corporate executives who are in the throes of either making life changing decisions about work or who are already beginning the transition out of their former jobs. I am hearing the struggle and uncertainty that these successful executives are experiencing during this unique period in their lives. There is no one direction that makes sense but it is important to recognize and acknowledge the emotions and reasons for this disquiet. Being able to define the issues goes a long way toward making decisions that fit at this point in time...            --click to read more--

[MOVING OUT? MOVING ON?] I definitely like your idea of a blog for senior practitioners.  In particular, it's important... --click to read more--

[MOVING OUT? MOVING ON?] Thank you for your blog. I think it will be helpful. I can only speak for myself, but I think many senior executives are... --click to read more--

[GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] From Judy Cushman: VP Searches via the Grapevine. Here is an opportunity  for senior executives to anonymously share with colleagues news about Vice Presidential searches and above. These may be the jobs a newly hired executive did not take. It may be news about developing searches before they are “officially” announced. Or, it could be information that tells colleagues to be on the alert for problems lurking below an attractive job description. This section will be as valuable as readers make it by their willingness to express their opinions and share information. Again, no sources will be revealed. I am starting this section with an informal list of jobs.                      --click to read more--

[GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] National Semiconductor reorganized its traditional communications functions under a communications VP... --click to read more--

[SEARCH FIRMS] From Judy Cushman: Search Firms – a 360 degree evaluation is from candidates who are on the hiring line. What you will read is riveting and disappointing.  The first article is a series of comments by a senior corporate officer candidly expressing his experiences as he job hunts and works with search firms and my remarks about the process. The business of finding a new position can often be an emotional roller coaster and for a senior professional that can be a foreign experience. In many cases, a Senior VP, Corporate Communication, makes the offers and decides whom to hire...  --click to read more--

[SEARCH FIRMS] I'm so glad you are bringing this to light.  What I can tell you?... a local lady I worked with over 10 years ago... --click to read more--

[SEARCH FIRMS] I went through the same experiences as your original contributor during two years of excruciating job searching that, fortunately, has a happy ending and makes me believe there's a moral for both candidates and search firms... --click to read more--

[SEARCH FIRMS] Overall, there seems to be a lack of truth, honesty and straightforward communication in the entire process.  Some specific examples come to mind... --click to read more--

[SEARCH FIRMS] As for which search firms treat job-seekers well and which don't, that's a difficult question for me to answer. --click to read more--

[SEARCH FIRMS] I am currently employed, but always on the lookout for a great communicator opportunity. As a result... --click to read more--

[HIRING TRENDS] From Judy Cushman: Very quietly, the communication field has become a job seekers (candidate’s) market. PR Agencies are struggling to retain staff while attractive corporate offers lure them away.    --click to read more--

[ETHICS] From Judy Cushman: Opinions about whether this subject should be on the blog range from “drop it” to the absolute necessity to have it on the site. This is no easy subject and I strongly believe we need to critique our performance and open a dialog on this important topic... --click to read more--

[ETHICS] Consider losing the section on Ethics. It may well be the site of offensive fodder to your retainer client... --click to read more--

[ETHICS] There are those in our business who care very much that we study ethics and implement responsible policies that involve employees. Here is one perspective about how important it is to see, talk and focus on ethics in the workplace... --click to read more--

[ETHICS] As “PR” continues to change and evolve, my greatest challenge is seeing what has carried over from the dot.com boom days: how senior leadership is lacking... --click to read more--

[OFFERS] From Judy Cushman: The offer stage is a delicate and difficult time to successfully conclude a search... --click to read more--

[OFFERS] This last topic can potentially generate revenues from both hiring managers and... JC&A candidates needing a consultant... --click to read more--

[TOPICS OUTSIDE THE BOX] Although I am not at the VP level, I still enjoyed the educational information and perspective...  --click to read more--

[TOPICS OUTSIDE THE BOX] Would love to see coverage comparing the standard consulting model - individuals with their own small companies, vs... --click to read more--

[TOPICS OUTSIDE THE BOX] Will you be linking to other blogs from yours? Will you feature any interviews with some of the role models in the profession? Or... --click to read more--

[FEEDBACK] From Judy Cushman: As we launch the blog, many readers are sending comments regarding how to structure it, what topics to add... --click to read more--

[FEEDBACK] Your announcement about your new blog could not have come at a more appropriate time... --click to read more--

[FEEDBACK] Thanks for including me in your announcement about your new blog.  I think the content... --click to read more--

[FEEDBACK] I think it's time for you to retire and enjoy life and let young PR people take over the reins. --click to read more--

[FEEDBACK] I have a personal bias against blogs because I just can’t spare the time during the work day to slog through all the text. In the old days... --click to read more--

[FEEDBACK] As always, I'm impressed with your work and how you continually contribute to our profession... --click to read more--

[FEEDBACK] The blog is a good idea to keep information flowing. The "push technology" of...               --click to read more--

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