What should I put on my resume for public relations?

As someone in public relations, you understand how important first impressions are. Consider your profile summary or objective statement (depending on how long you've worked in PR) as your first introduction, and you want to make a good impression.

We recommended providing a general description of your overall experience and adjectives reflecting your core skills and a key accomplishment.

For example, "Effective PR specialist with 4+ years of experience in marketing and corporate public relations. Pitched press releases to the most prominent industry magazines to secure over 20 leads a month in top media outlets."

Next, you're going to want to elaborate on your specific experiences during your time in public relations. Here you'll want to focus on your accomplishments rather than just listing your experiences. For example, "Managed multiple PR and marketing annual budgets ranging from $5,000 to $300,000."

If you're just starting your career in public relations, use the education section to showcase your academic achievements, key skills, and relevant coursework. You can also include a section for volunteer work or hobbies.