What are some of the dos and don'ts of communicating with a ...

[mrsjacobs44]

What are some of the dos and don'ts of communicating with a potential job or internship employer?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the major benefits and risks in working as an independent public relations consultant?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[momolu]

Answer to Question 1

DO: Thoroughly research a potential employer before applying, send an error-free application letter
and a flawless resume, and prepare for a job interview by reviewing your research and preparing
knowledgeable questions. DON'T: Send a form letter, ask about salary and benefits, and forget to
send a brief thank-you letter after each interview.

Answer to Question 2

The major benefit is, of course, the independence that comes with being on your own. An
independent consultant has considerable freedom in choosing how, when, and with whom to do
business. An independent consultant can be as much of a generalist or specialist as he or she desires.
The major risk is that an independent practitioner is entirely responsible for the success or failure of
the consultancy. The practitioner is entirely responsible for every aspect of the operation, including
financial accounting and new client development. While an independent's overhead may be
considerably less than that of a typical agency, there is nothing to fall back upon in a consultancy
when costs outstrip income. For these reasons, independent consultancies are better suited for risktakers
willing to accept failure as a possible price of success.

[mrsjacobs44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[upturnedfurball]

Great answer, keep it coming