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Our episode guest is Nicole Balsam, former management consultant at Capstone Hill Search. Balsam has more than six years of experience placing director-level and above candidates in the PR, communications, and marketing space.

Five things you’ll learn from this episode:

1. How can I get a job?
2. What does the current PR job market look like?
3. What mistakes are candidates making in their resumes and job search approaches? 
4. How do I find someone to fill an open position at my company?
5. When should I hire a recruiter?

Quotables

• “Oftentimes, the best time to find a job is when you’re not looking for a job.” — @nicolebalsam 
• “The larger trend I have seen is that there has been a real hesitancy for people to hire at very senior levels.” — @nicolebalsam 
• “What you can do to stand out for opportunities you’re really interested in is tailor your resume so it’s specific for that role or company to make it clear why you would be a great fit not only for the role but for the organization.” — @nicolebalsam 
• “If you post a job on LinkedIn and get back 400 resumes, I personally believe you should look at all of them. You don’t need to read every single one in great detail, but sometimes gems are hidden in there.” — @nicolebalsam 
• “The great thing about using a search firm is you get to control the narrative about your organization in the marketplace.” — @nicolebalsam 

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About Nicole Balsam

Nicole Balsam is a former executive search consultant for Capstone Hill Search with more than six years of experience placing director-level and above candidates in the PR, communications, and marketing space.

Contact info and resources:

• Twitter: @nicolebalsam 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebalsam/

 Additional Resources:

• ReviewMaxer: http://reviewmaxer.com
• Axia Public Relations: https://www.axiapr.com/ 

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About your host Jason Mudd

On Top of PR host, Jason Mudd, is the CEO and managing partner of Axia Public Relations. He is a trusted adviser and dynamic strategist for some of America’s most admired brands. Since 1994, he's worked with American Airlines, Budweiser, Dave & Buster’s, H&R Block, Hilton, HP, Miller Lite, New York Life, Pizza Hut, Southern Comfort, and Verizon. He founded Axia in 2002.

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