Hmmm. Title: Good things come to those who wait!

Hi all!

It's been thrilling checking in on this site every once in a while (mad props to Chris!…and for landing the stellar j-o-b).  But now it's time for me to tell my good news! 

I will be joining the Marketing & Communications team June 12/06 at good ol' Fanshawe working on some special projects and events on campus.  I can't wait for the wild ride, and I'm sure there won't be a dull moment.  Thanks Jeff Sage, you are the M-A-N!

I'm still in London for anyone who wants to hang out, just drop me an e-mail.

E-mail: Melissa_Steele_21@hotmail.com.  Keep in touch all!

All the best,

Ciao!

Melissa 

Jop Page

Hi gang,

For those looking for work, one place to search that few people tell us about (but many jobs are posted there) is craigslist. There are a few Canadian cities listed with a craigslist, and Toronto has a very big membership. Go check out Toronto's  Marketing/Advertising/PR job postings here. Ottawa's can be found here, and the one most local to us (even though it has just launched in March, I believe) is Kitchener. Craigslist doesn't get the best jobs in PR, but there are a lot of entry-level opportunities listed, as well as some short-term work.

Another place that has PR opportunities is the Canadian Public Relations Society page. CLICK HERE to view the employment opportunities! Not many listings there, but sometimes a good one pops up. Happy searching!

Congrats!!

I'd just like to  congratulate Laura L and Cara on for winning/earning the IABC / London Life awards. You ladies are both very deserving! Keep up the great work.

Emerging Leaders Anyone?

Hey Everyone,

So as usual it's Laura looking for some volunteers (God bless TechAlliance).  This time it is for this Thursday from 5pm-7pm for Emerging Leaders Initiative at the London Arts Project. 

For those that went last time, you know how great it was and this time is even going to be better.  I promise even if it means I have to buy a round for everyone afterwards this time!

If you are interested please email me at laura.ling@techalliance.ca.

I hope you all had a terrific long weekend; I spent mine in Ottawa eating Thai food with my best friend and in Pembroke going to the Smith Falls Chocolate Factory and climbing in and out of caves.

Cheers!

LL

Update from Ashley

Hey everyone!

I managed to get myself a real job last week. As of May 23rd, I will be the
new Marketing Coordinator for Spectrum Communications. The company deals
with Motorola and Telus paging, radio, and cellular products for other
companies. They have contracts with companies such as the City of London,
Ford Motor Company, Toyota, and many others.

Essentially, I will be doing their marketing for them, designing and
distributing advertisements, travelling to trade shows and open houses,
planning events, etc.

That's right, only one more week at ol' Players! I'm going to miss the
cash, but I'm finally taking a step in the right direction and we'll see
how things go. I was really hoping to get a position with the John Labatt
Centre, but unfortunately there isn't enough funding for me yet. I've still
got my fingers crossed though, and I WILL work there one day.

Anyhow, I will remain in London now that I have this new job, so those of
you who are in London (or are planning on visiting us again) keep in touch
and perhaps we could have yet another CCPR night out on the town.

Miss you all!

Ash

Job op

Hi all, lovely to see you again… sort of. I miss you. Great idea to have this site – thanks, Chris. BTW, I HAD TWINS!

Right. Anyway…

I have a guy who is keen on hiring a good writer, and soon. It's a technical writing/marketing gig, so probably almost pure writing – which is what we all really prefer to do anyway, right ? ;-) So here's the contact blurb… contact Frank Trovato [mailto:ftrovato@sympatico.ca] directly for moreinfo, or go to Knighthunter.com. – and good luck!

Otte

I…Am…Job

I got a job. Hooray!

It's in Toronto though (boooo!…or maybe booo-urns? We'll see how this Timmins boy adapts) and it's with Thornley Fallis Communications (You know, the guys who are into blogging that I love so much) I owe it all to David Jones, who was working his last day on the very same day I was hired. He got a job at Fleishman-Hillard Toronto, so I'm being left to my own devices at Thornley Fallis.

My job title is "Account Coordinator" and it's entry level PR. From what I understand everyone hired by the firm possesses some sort of special skill, and mine just happens to be in social media (blogging, podcasting, online stuff) and with David leaving, I am one of the only people who will work on accounts that need social media attention. The firms' Toronto boss, Terry Fallis, will be my mentor. He hosts the Inside PR podcast that deals with public relations in Canada that you should all be listening to (hint hint).  They have a very innovative way of doing business, and they are not the type to treat their entry-level staff like temps. Everyone works hard, and everyone contributes. I couldn't have asked for a better start to my career in public relations.

So, it pays well, benefits and possible bonuses (or is it boni?) but I won't make much money for a few years 'cuz I'm in debt up to my ears and living alone in downtown Toronto isn't as cheap as living with a roomate in central London. I don't have a place locked down yet, but I should in a few days. 

I *should* be at the graduation to talk all about how much I miss London and goofing off like a college kid, but I can't exactly ask for time off yet. I don't start until June 5th, and grad is the following Friday. Keep your fingers crossed for me. 

Until early June, I'll be in London. My email is clarke_christopher@yahoo.ca it's also my MSN addy. So, hit me up guys. If anyone wants to learn more about blogging and the Internet and social media, I'd be happy to help/teach you. It sounds geeky, but I want everyone to be exposed to the stuff I've been exposed to that has led to me being hired (and just so we're clear, the blogging is why I'm being hired). I'm more than happy to help guys. Don't be afraid to ask. 

Until we meet again CCPR (Hopefully sooner than later!)

SO COOL!!!

Very nice Chris, I must say! So Sarnia sucks, but I am settled in and happy to have the internet hooked up in my room so I don't have to leave my comfy space! haha, seriously living with my brothers after living with 4 other girls for the past 3 years is very weird!!!! I want to send out a congratulations to everyone who has found a job. I am in the process of searching and as soon as I find something I will be a much happier me!! SO if you are going to grad guys make sure you bring your party hats cause we are going out! hope to talk to everyone soon (or again!) love from marci

Good day, CCPR Grads!!

Hey all!

Thanks, Chris for setting htis up.. you are so organized I had a wonderful year with the CCPR crew and I hope to see everyone at Grad! As most (or some) of you know, I'm working at the Make-A-Wish foundation, and so far, it has been wonderful!  Just a FYI, a lot of not for profit organizations (not Make a Wish) are hiring "summer students" through government grants, so if you are interested, check in to some of them.

Take care all!

Carissa

Howdy

Hi everyone!

I’ll jump on the bandwagon here and thank Chris for setting this up for us! I hope we’ll all be able to update each other and make sure we don’t lose track of anyone!

First off, I have to apologize from the bottom of my heart for not being at the BBQ last weekend. My 22nd birthday was last Thursday (the 27th) and for my b’day, God decided to give me a BAAAAD cold! So I was down and out for a few days…I couldn’t even go out to the bar to celebrate my 22nd! But, the festivities have been postponed to May 13 (Molly’s around 10…everyone’s invited!)

For those who don’t know, I’m working at Jesse’s Journey…but it’s only a temp job. Actually, it’s very temp…most likely will be over by June. So, like most of you I’m combing the job search web pages and I’m trying to hit up this “network” that I’ve been hearing about all year to see what that might bring.

I think that’s all for me right now. I’ll do my best to update whenever I have news, and I expect nothing less from the rest of you!

Thanks everyone for a fantastic year! I had a blast and I can’t believe how many amazing people I met! I’ll miss you all and I’ll never forget my CCPR year