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Expert Advice

What ways can an out-of-work PR professional maintain professional growth during this economic downturn? If you are out of work, obviously your top priority is to find a new job. However, you're wise to focus on maintaining your professional development given the rapid changes that occur in our industry.

I left my last job because my boss was a tyrant, but how do I explain that in a job interview? First, take comfort. You are not alone, especially these days, in having a chapter of your career that you would like to leave out of the story.

Careers Content

FedEx adds to its resume FedEx Office decided to offer free resume printing for one day at its stores across the US as a way to help customers with their job searches during the recession.

PR Talent launches services in response to downturn HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA: PR Talent has launched three new services in response to the growing number of PR freelancers and consultants in the job market.

An effective strategy in the battle to find diverse talent To ensure that diversity in the workforce prevails, our industry needs to devote efforts to recruit, develop, and retain talented minorities. There are many top-line methods to doing so.

People Moves

Virilion hires former Sodexo comms director WASHINGTON: Virilion hired Anthony Owens, former director of media relations and issues management for Sodexo as a senior strategic consultant, starting June 29.

Ogilvy hires former SanDisk PR manager SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Ogilvy PR Worldwide has hired Rachel Polish as VP of digital strategy for the 360 Digital Influence Group on the West Coast.

AT&T hires Boles as public policy spokesperson WASHINGTON: AT&T tapped Margaret Boles as director of media relations in Washington, effective June 29.

MWW gets new CFO EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: MWW Group has appointed David Bosses CFO, according to the company's Web site.

ViaNovo names former Mexico ambassador Garza partner MEXICO CITY: Management and communications consultancy ViaNovo appointed Antonio Garza partner on June 23.

Appraisal Institute hires ex-White House aide as director of comms CHICAGO: The Appraisal Institute, an association of real estate appraisers, hired Ken Chitester as director of communications.

Sitrick and Co. names Bunting regional group managing director SAN FRANCISCO: Sitrick and Company has named Glenn Bunting group managing director for Northern California and South Florida, effective immediately.

EBay's Mallabo joins LinkedIn MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA: LinkedIn has hired Jose Mallabo, eBay's director of corporate communications, for a newly created communications position.

Glover Park Group hires Kamer WASHINGTON: The Glover Park Group has hired Larry Kamer as MD and director of public affairs.

King appointed chairman of FD in Gulf region DUBAI: David King has joined FD as chairman, Gulf region.

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