The other day I got a fantastic restaurant recommendation over Twitter, and yesterday the same person gave me a great recommendation on internships with the company that she works at. Obviously I checked to see if they have any job openings, and they have a ton. Walker Sands Communications is based here in Chicago, and they are a well known PR firm with a specialization in Technology. Their three areas of expertise are PR, Design, and Strategic Marketing. Walker Sands also puts a strong emphasis on the entrepreneurial mindset – many of the people on their staff have built companies of their own. I always find it hard to find a point of differentiation between PR firms because they’re obviously very good at making themselves look good. The staff is usually what separates one firm from another, but it’s hard to judge a staff without working with them. I’ve always found it helpful to check out the firm’s client list to see if there are any names that you could get excited about working with.

I Wish I Were Walking on the Sand

Although it may just be a recommendation over Twitter, you have to be intrigued when young people are talking positively about their employers. That’s why we’re excited to check out the jobs with Walker Sands Communications. They have a ton of entry level opportunities available on the client side, while all of their operations type positions appear to be outsourced to a firm called Gaebler Ventures. So what can you be at Walker Sands? You can be a Account Coordinator, Media Database Specialist, Media Relations Specialist, Print Graphic Designer, Search Engine Optimization Specialist, Web Designer, Web Developer, or an Inside Sales Representative. The job descriptions on Walker Sands’ website are dead simple and extremely clear about what they’re looking for. They also offer a glimpse into what your future might look like if you take one of these positions. There’s nothing flashy about Walker Sands’ Jobs page, but its simplicity is a job seeker’s dream. If any of these jobs intrigue you, send your resume in the body of the e-mail in plain text format (not as an attachment) with the position title and office location in the subject of your email to hr@walkersands.com.

Links to Help You Begin Your Research

• WalkerSands.com
• Jobs at Walker Sands Communications
• About Walker Sands Communications
• Why Walker Sands Is Unique
• The History of Walker Sands’ Name
• People at Walker Sands
• Walker Sands’ Clients

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