Job Sector Information
Public Relations
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General Resources
The AGCAS Sector Briefing for Advertising and Public Relations, gives an overview of this employment sector and includes key roles for graduates, case studies and further links and resources. Copies of these are available from the Prospects website.
The Insider’s Guide to Public Relations (PRCA publication): The complete guide for graduates
Prospects website has an 'explore types of jobs' section which includes job profiles of over 800 occupations. Information for each job covers salary and conditions, entry requirements, training and career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, related jobs and case studies, contacts and resources.
Bath Spa Careers Resources
These resources are available for reference in the Careers Information room:
- The Public Relations Handbook
- Working in Public Relations
The Occupational file for Public Relations (Pink file, G) gives an overview of the sector (including Political Lobbying), the structure of agencies, job roles and profiles, entry and training, career development and professional organisations within the industry.
Where To Look For Jobs and Work Placements
www.goddardgard.co.uk recruitment agency based locally with local, regional and national jobs
www.mad.co.uk online directories and industry news in the advertising, marketing and creative sectors. Subscription required to access jobs database
www.ipr.org.uk professional body with jobs and graduate advice
www.prca.org.uk Public Relations Consultants' Association provides industry insights, job and internship opportunities and advice for graduates.
www.prweekuk.com online edition of public relations magazine with jobs
www.handle.co.uk agency covering media sectors
www.pathfindersrecruitment.com recruitment agency for media with graduate section
www.publicaffairsjobs.com international site with jobs
www.pubaffairs.org.uk jobs jobs and graduate section
www.publicaffairsnews.com job search section
www.charitypeople.com jobs' site featuring PR opportunities within the charity sector
Guardian, Monday, Media, advertising, pr, marketing
Independent, Tuesday, Marketing
Times, Wednesday, Media, marketing
Check our Jobs page for latest advertised jobs and placements , plus lists of employers by sector and location.
Look in our Online Graduate Jobs' Sites page for links to specialist online recruitment sites
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Useful Web Links
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Portal for the games, internet and new media industries recruitment for all areas in the public affairs sector |
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portal for political developments, information, and MP contacts |
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the events section lists over 3,000 outdoor events and supplier section includes a directory of specialist event companies |
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official government website of reports of proceedings in both Houses |
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Hollis PR markets itself as the ‘number one PR information source’ |
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Institute of Public Relations, information and news including careers section, student group and PR Job shop |
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The Public Relations Consultants' Association - definitive online resource for public relations in the UK, jobs and internship opportunities |
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A ‘definitive voice’ for the PR and Communications industry in the UK. Includes news, conferences, industry awards and jobs |
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information, resources, jobs and training information, plus graduate section |
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international site with jobs |
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contacts and jobs |
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search for show dates in the UK, and online database of services and contractors for events |
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information, jobs and courses about working for an MP |
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the white book lists leading businesses in every sector of the industry |
Professional organisations in the PR industry
Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC)
c/o Citigate Public Affairs, 26 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W OGT
Tel: 020 7838 4883
www.appc.org.uk/homepage
The Hansard Society
St. Philips Building North, Sheffield Street, London WC2A 2EX
Tel: 020 7955 7478
www.hansardsociety.org.uk
Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)
The Old Trading Hse, 15 Northburgh St, London EC1V 0PR
Tel: 020 7253 5151
www.ipr.co.uk
Parliamentary Communications Ltd
14 Great College Street
Westminster
London SW1P 3RX
Tel: 020 7878 1576
Public Relations Consultants' Association (PRCA)
Willow House, Willow Place, London SW1P 1JH
Tel: 020 7233 6026
www.prca.org.uk
Central Office of Information
Head Office, Hercules House, Hercules Road, London SE1 7DU
Tel: 020 7928 2345
www.coi.gov.uk
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Moor Hall, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 9QH
Tel: 01628 427500
www.cim.co.uk
National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
Headland House, 308-312 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP
Tel: 020 7278 7916
www.nuj.org.uk
Politico's Publishing
8 Artillery Row, Westminster, London SW1P 1RZ
Tel: 020 7818 0010
www.politicos.co.uk
Events and Careers Fairs
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations holds ‘Focus on PR’ events annually, in London and Manchester which introduces the public relations sector. There are talks, workshops, advice and information on getting into PR. The cost is £25-£35. Events are usually held in April and November. Check the IPR website, www.ipr.co.uk and our What’s On section for further details.
www.exhibitions.co.uk lists trade fairs, exhibitions and events throughout the UK. The database searches by subject, location or date.
Prospects lists Careers Fairs held througout the UK.
Further Training and Development
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations Diploma and Advanced Certificate courses for new graduates for 2005/6. Further information about these courses can be viewed online at www.ipr.co.uk
The Communication, Advertising and Marketing Foundation is an educational charity running a variety of work based and distance learning courses www.camfoundation.com.
Parli-training is a specialist training company for the political sector. Check out their website at
www.parli-training.co.uk.
Postgraduate courses are listed at www.prospects.ac.uk. Check the work related courses section, as well as the postgraduate course database.
Please look at the 'What's On pages of our website that gives details of short courses and training events etc.
Most of the professional organisations run short and distance learning courses. Check their websites from the above list.
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