tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post5277625597020125904..comments2023-12-25T23:52:17.041-05:00Comments on Voice from the PR Maven: So you think you can be my intern?Julie Rusciolellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095523922700667223noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-12861334606759239422009-07-04T07:38:02.496-04:002009-07-04T07:38:02.496-04:00This whole back and forth was really interesting t...This whole back and forth was really interesting to read. As to "anonymous", how cowardly to hide behind anonymity on a blog where someone has put not only their name but business in the spotlight? Likely sitting in the dark somewhere, wringing your hands and twirling your pointy mustache... cackling like the evil internet genuis you think you are.<br /><br />As a recent graduate I can call pure BS on your comment PR opportunities are "easy to find". Personally, when I didn't find one right after graduation I made one happen, and now am on my third interview with a great agency. But it has been hard, and many agencies pay you NOTHING. Zip. Zero. Zilch. I thought that PR Idol was really interesting and planned to attend, but wasn't able to in the end. But it's a great reflection of the agency, and people who aren't keen on it should obviously look elsewhere.<br /><br />Keep doing your thing and trying to bring down people who are happier than you. But wow, what a waste of time and energy on your part that could better be spent, I don't know, hugging puppies and kittens...Femalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548403345307136034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-87137096150634799592009-06-05T18:43:05.953-04:002009-06-05T18:43:05.953-04:00Martin, is humour and sarcasm lost on you too? Oh ...Martin, is humour and sarcasm lost on you too? Oh dear, the world needs to lighten up and that was the entire purpose of our<br />little Idol Contest. No harm was done and we got a tonne of press on a great little idea that found homes for not just one intern, but two.<br />When a putz like anonymous takes a personal cheap shot at me and my firm (which in uncalled for), I do not have to validate him or her with a serious response because I know it is professional jealousy driving those comments. I don't need to espouse the good deeds our agency is involved with each year ... from hundreds of pro bono hours for charities, to mentoring and training young PR practitioners or creating an amazing learning environment and culture for students. I put a lot of money each year against sponsorships with our PR associations and <br />I'm always there to help teachers and students in this city when they call me. But no one seems to give me any credit for that? <br />I also take issue with your bonus remark. <br />As far as I know, we are a leading agency that pays out bonuses each and every year (including this year) to ALL levels of employees. Go ask my competitors if they do the same?<br />As for my tipping comment, it was a joke, I rarely eat out and when I do, someone else pays for me! <br />Maverick is doing its own thing, we are creative leaders, having a great time and enjoying this incredible journey.<br />Period.Julie Rusciolellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095523922700667223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-39900610807239286472009-06-05T06:52:13.337-04:002009-06-05T06:52:13.337-04:00No one was talking about money, Julie but way to c...No one was talking about money, Julie but way to change the topic. "I tip more in a year than you make." That's admirable. Is that what you told your staff before you cut their bonuses? I guess they still have Maverick 'culture.'Martin Grossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-42662906763130959242009-06-02T19:40:42.319-04:002009-06-02T19:40:42.319-04:00Wow, Anonymous ... you are really jealous of me ar...Wow, Anonymous ... you are really jealous of me aren't you? that is so cool... i've never had a blog stalker ... Now why don't you like me? Because I tip more in a year than you make? I laugh all the way to work because I love my job and you don't? Because I make this all look so easy and fun? Because I have love in my life in the form of an incredible family. The fact that I still look pretty hot for a gal in her forties ... I know what it is .... you can't stand the fact that my clients love our firm, my staff love their culture and jobs, and the fact that Maverick is an incredible place to work in ... grow up my friend. Love life, embrace your flaws .. call me, I will talk you down from the ledge .. let's be friends. Namaste ....Julie Rusciolellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095523922700667223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-55353418896287651872009-06-02T18:45:22.555-04:002009-06-02T18:45:22.555-04:00Bravo! Rumour has it that the number of people who...Bravo! Rumour has it that the number of people who actually applied for Julie's laughable intern ego-fest could be counted on one hand. <br /><br />Top notch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-84231738123202788942009-05-14T19:50:00.000-04:002009-05-14T19:50:00.000-04:00Dear Anonymous bloggers ... thank you soooo much f...Dear Anonymous bloggers ... thank you soooo much for commenting -- for a minute there i thought no one was reading my blog! You are soooo sweet. I would have responded earlier but my interns were giving me a "mani and pedi" this afternoon and one of them got my herbal tea all wrong! As for my high horse ... well maybe I should come down ... but the last time I climbed down from my horse I sprained my ankle, needless to say, I think I will stay atop the horse a little while longer ... <br />But hey, thanks for your comments and so glad I provided a blanket of anonymity to give you a voice on the blogosphere, Lord knows, you don't want to use your real name, that would defeat the whole transparency thing! Love ya, just keepin'it real ...Julie Rusciolellinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-22726885695278547962009-05-14T01:24:00.000-04:002009-05-14T01:24:00.000-04:00To whomever is thinking about applying for this se...To whomever is thinking about applying for this self-promoting gimmick, please make better use of your brain, education and talents than trying to please a bunch of stuck up, self-glorifying mediocre PR professionals in 2 minutes.<br /><br /> Remember, the reward is an *internship* at a low, low paying wage rate and in an industry that isn't that hard to crack (it ain't a medical internship folks) p.s. have fun getting Julie's coffee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-59805059295247726902009-05-14T01:19:00.000-04:002009-05-14T01:19:00.000-04:00Wow. Trying to generate such hoopla for a low-paid...Wow. Trying to generate such hoopla for a low-paid, below entry-level internship at a smallish agency. Get off your high horse JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-17155829646852920582009-05-07T17:01:00.000-04:002009-05-07T17:01:00.000-04:00Unfortunately, I don't qualify for "Intern Idol". ...Unfortunately, I don't qualify for "Intern Idol". Any advice on how one can gain some PR experience in the current job market?Melissa Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32848601.post-35739499525157031842009-04-29T21:06:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:06:00.000-04:00This is so very, very, you, Julie. Thanks for kee...This is so very, very, you, Julie. Thanks for keeping it fresh.Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886996131521764114noreply@blogger.com