What are the best ways to find Corporate Communications job opportunities?

Networking -- your network is your net worth. If your network isn't strong and you are still building, I suggest niche job boards (versus larger ones). You'll stand a better chance with your specific skill set than trying to compete against the kitchen sink. Some of my strongest relationships started with a job and then evolved into a more longstanding engagement. RemotePRJobs.com is perfect for Comms and PR professionals looking for remove and hybrid work - because that's all it is, PR and Comms (built by a Comms person, so you know they are curated, legit, and not marketing).

Networking, networking, networking!!! Stay involved in your professional communities and don't be shy about talking with others about potential opportunities. They are out there and your network can help!

Identifying your niche is important - but don't let it pigeonhole you. As someone who made a mid-career shift in focus from PR/brand communications to more corporate/internal, recognize how transferable your skills are, and maintaining a growth mindset can be valuable as your grow in your experience.

Design your resume for the role you want, not the roles you've had. Your resume is a marketing document to find your new role, not a history document describing your old roles. Be truthful but persuasive. Use numbers, and describe your results.

An updated resume is critical to landing any new job. But most Communications professionals are also critical of a resume’s presentation. So, be sure the resume is attractive and clean. Do not go overboard on creativity. Save that for your portfolio. Follow the rules of including a summary, your work history with at least one smashing success for each position, education and skills, and keep it to no more than 2 pages. Have several proofreaders for your resume and portfolio. If you submit errors, woe unto you.

Explore industry organizations, such as the American Marketing Association (AMA) or the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and consider joining as a member. You'll have direct opportunities to both network with industry professionals, as well as chances to participate in learning opportunities.

Asking for informational interviews is effective in building your network. These are professionals who could very well could turn out to be your champions and keep you in mind when they hear of opportunities - especially because some of the best positions aren’t always advertised. It is important to do your research first though, both on the company you’re interested in and the person you’re asking to meet with. Their time is valuable and you are far more likely to make an impression if you ask informed, interesting and relevant questions. Keep any introductory meeting request to 30 minutes to show you understand and respect that they are busy and make the most of your time.

Find a non-profit that matches your values and could benefit from your communications skills. Volunteer your time (even a few hours a month matters!) and share how that experience has added to your skill set and contributed to your community.

Participe de grupos de interesse na área, tanto no LinkedIn como em outras redes sociais. Neles você pode compartilhar suas dúvidas, pedir dicas, além de dar opini?es. Ambiente propício para ver o que está acontecendo e principalmente ser visto.

Seeking a role is about CREATING DEMAND as much as it is about MEETING SUPPLY. Creating thought leadership and content that speak to your values, beliefs and work can go a long way in having people follow/learn about you. In turn, you can use this content as a springboard to talk about how your content creation fits within your job search panorama. P.S. Check out my LinkedIn profile to see what I mean--I'm looking for a new role!

Corporate Communications is a strategic business function that influences strategy, connects stakeholders, creates alignment, and manages risk. Demonstrate your business acumen, critical thinking, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills and experiences with specific examples of how you have directly participated in corporate planning, operational execution and decision-making. Show how your communications programs have addressed business challenges and enabled delivery of a company’s top KPIs.

Get clear on what kind of company you want to work for. Is it a large corporate, or boutique agency? Leader in industrial manufacturing, or food and beverage? Or perhaps you know what kind of culture supports your best performance - competitive or collaborative, hierarchical or matrix? Define what you're looking for, and then identify companies that suit and the relevant hiring managers. But don't just go in with a cold call - a carefully crafted pain point letter doesn't just demonstrate your skills, it shows you have the strategic thinking, insight, and initiative to put you head and shoulders above the crowd.

Meet people, network, engage and interact and look up corporate communications professionals here on LinkedIn and connect with them. Ask them how they landed their role, what their challenges are and what they expect from young professionals. Now tailor your resume accordingly, read books, articles, featured updates on LinkedIn and update about what you do and have done previously and what your aspirations are. Apply for jobs and email recruiters and communications leaders about the role you want to land and what should a candidate must know (tips, must knows). Some people don’t have time but if you ask them some do get back and they share amazing tips. If you are new to this field, asking someone, and networking really helps.

To find the best corporate communications job opportunities, take a multi-pronged approach. Network both in person and on LinkedIn, actively search for positions on job platforms and company websites, engage with social media for visibility, and be proactive by reaching out to decision-makers via cold emailing. Combining these strategies will significantly enhance your chances of landing the ideal corporate communications role in a competitive job market.

For senior and experienced professionals: stop giving away your power to job listings and titles. What does this mean? It means you might bring only the part of you that you think "fits" with what they want. And with more than 15+ years of experience in any industry at any level, you can't put toothpaste back into the tube. So spend the time to understand the scope of your experience and its impact and how it might apply to the opportunities you are considering. If you are asked to apply to jobs that are a "step back," how could you show up as the problem solver they need? On the other hand, when you apply for a "stretch" position, show up "stretched." Who are your role models in those senior levels? How would they prepare and show up?