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LuckyTheDog

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5. PR = Corporate communications in most cases

Reply to Sanity Claws (Reply #4)

Tue May 21, 2013, 12:23 PM

May 2013

I have applied for a lot of jobs in the communications operations of corporations.

I had a job in the non-profit sector for three years. They paid me 40% less than I had been making, treated me like crap and then eliminated my job when they had a cash crunch. Nonprofits mostly want Americorps people (who, basically, don't get paid) or entry-level people with almost no skills, but a willingness to work for next to nothing.

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Laid off 6 months ago -- applied for dozens of jobs. NO interviews. [View all] LuckyTheDog May 2013 OP

Do not give up hope. Discouraged, yes, but plug on. CurtEastPoint May 2013 #1

Are you looking for work only in Detroit? Sanity Claws May 2013 #2

I have applied for jobs all over the country LuckyTheDog May 2013 #3

My understanding Sanity Claws May 2013 #4

PR = Corporate communications in most cases LuckyTheDog May 2013 #5

I work for a nonprofit Sanity Claws May 2013 #6

I have looked into nonprofts LuckyTheDog May 2013 #7