Paragon takes on Colorado Springs
The Paragon team recently traveled to Colorado Springs for our annual offsite and to celebrate Paragon’s 10th anniversary, and it was an experience of a lifetime! Not only di
PR From Anywhere: How Public Relations Pivoted Amid The Pandemic
When the Covid-19 pandemic began its spiral in the U.S. last spring, I had yet to work a full two months for Paragon. The shift to full-time remote work for me, as it was for many,
Job Search During a Pandemic: Advice for the Class of 2021
Job search tips, tricks, and advice to the class of 2021, as they become college graduates and begin searching for a first real job and launch their career in a pandemic.
If you’re a recent graduate, here’s some free advice…
I’m not a professional recruiter or careers adviser, but here is some free advice for graduates looking to enter the workforce when applying for jobs:
Will your firm encourage gender equality after March?
As women’s history month winds down in the US, UK, Australia and elsewhere around the world, it’s a good time to reflect on the diversity efforts in your organization. Many com
Full-time work and grad school: It’s possible!
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin If you’re fortunate enough to work for an employer that genuinely encourages your professional and
I’ll drink to that!
Last autumn, my wife, Colleen, and I invested in our local pub – along with 50+ other villagers. We lay claim to being the smallest community in the UK (160+ people) to own its o
The spirit or the letter of the law? [for those who enjoy rugby]
Have you ever sent an email to your boss that contained words like, “If I don’t hear back by 3pm, I will assume it is approved”? If you have done – or worse, if you continu
In-house vs Agency – The Great Debate
The transition from an in-house marketing team to an agency environment has been an interesting one. Well, perhaps revealing might be a better way of putting it. At about three mon
Career lessons from a dead cat
Finding the neighbour’s cat by the back fence at 10 o’clock last night, surrounded by our three dogs, wasn’t the ideal way to end a long day’s work. Especially since the ca