Articulate CEO to Share Best Practices for Building a Career in Communications at NYU Event

Laura Grimmer to Discuss Standing Out in a Crowd in Today's Competitive Hiring Environment

Laura Grimmer, founder and CEO of Articulate Communications Inc., a firm that helps technology and business services companies achieve their corporate goals through results-oriented, targeted, strategic communications, will be speaking about best practices for getting noticed and hired in the public relations (PR) and communications fields at an upcoming event for the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Grimmer will join other industry executives on a panel titled, "Building Careers in Communications: From Candidate to Colleague." Moderated by Elizabeth Ghormley, president of the PR League, an organization representing NYU students working toward their masters' degrees in PR and corporate communications, the panel will focus on challenges and opportunities for those looking for jobs and those looking to hire in today's highly competitive employment market.

Grimmer's participation in the event was sought due to the fact that Articulate is a rarity. In the PR world, one fraught with high employee turnover, Articulate's employee retention is among the highest in the industry. In the past year, there was 0 percent voluntary turnover and the team grew by 33 percent. This is not only due to Articulate's work environment and emphasis on work-life balance, but also to its smart hiring practices. Grimmer will share what candidates can do to stand out in the crowd and differentiate themselves from the competition, including:
  • Promoting social media presence and expertise
  • Being smart about references
  • Taking resumes and cover letters seriously
  • Exuding confidence and thought leadership in interviews
"Building Careers in Communications: From Candidate to Colleague"
Friday, November 13, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET
NYU Midtown Center
11 W. 42nd Street
New York, NY


About Articulate Communications Inc.
Articulate Communications Inc. helps technology and business services companies achieve their corporate objectives through results-oriented, message-based communications. With this focus, Articulate has built better relationships with the media and industry influencers who impact buying, selling and investment decisions. The firm's PR professionals collaborate with clients to determine program success metrics and work hard to be a trusted extension of their teams. Smart, experienced and results-driven, an Articulate team creates and executes proactive, creative PR programs that build credibility and help clients achieve their bottom-line objectives.

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Articulate Communications Inc.
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