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About Julia Kent

Julia Kent, co-host of Young PR Pros, is a communications and marketing professional in Ottawa, originally from Halifax. She is experienced in broadcast journalism, public speaking, event management, social media, marketing, communications, proposal and web writing. Full bio

Episode 127: The 30-day challenge in a new job

February 8, 2018 by Kristine d'Arbelles, Julia Kent, Ross Simmonds and Clare Bonnyman Leave a Comment

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The first 30 days are crucial in a new job. You can use these precious first days to form excellent first impressions that can lead to long-lasting relationships in your new organization. Young PR Pros calls this the 30-day challenge. In this episode our hosts and producer will share their 30-day challenge tips and advice so you can make your first days at a new job count.
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Episode 126: Data or your gut, which should you trust?

December 12, 2017 by Kristine d'Arbelles, Julia Kent, Ross Simmonds and Clare Bonnyman 1 Comment

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the benefits of big data and uncover when is the best time to use data, and when is the best time to trust your gut.
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Episode 125: How the Next Generation Can Fix Fake News

November 7, 2017 by Kristine d'Arbelles, Julia Kent, Ross Simmonds and Clare Bonnyman Leave a Comment

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In this episode we discuss real, concrete steps young professionals, and young at heart professionals, can take to combat fake news and protect the value and trust of our industry.
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Episode 124: 5 Career Tips that are Actually False

October 6, 2017 by Kristine d'Arbelles, Ross Simmonds, Julia Kent and Clare Bonnyman Leave a Comment

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There is a lot of advice out there, and although a lot of it comes from kindness and people just trying to help, this episode strives to debunk myths and tell the truth about some of the most common career tips given out these days.
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#108: Our First Jobs, and a New Member of the Family

April 26, 2016 by Kristine d'Arbelles and Julia Kent Leave a Comment

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The Young PR Pros family is expanding. We welcome Clare Bonnyman as our new assistant producer. Clare is just like you, our listeners, a young professional wrapping up her studies and ready to tackle the brave new world. We give her the role of picking this week’s topic, to make sure we are keeping the show relevant and true to our audience. Clare asked each host to describe their first job.
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#107: Gender and Ethnic Equality in PR and Communications

February 25, 2016 by Kristine d'Arbelles and Julia Kent Leave a Comment

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For the first time in Canadian history, a Prime Minister appointed a caucus that was 50 per cent female and 50 per cent male. When asked why he chose to make this bold statement he respond: because it is 2015. This moment of history prompted the hosts of Young PR Pros, Kristine D’Arbelles, Julia Kent and Ross Simmonds, to discuss gender and ethnic equality in the work place.
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Episode #106 – We Revisit the Topic of Accreditation

December 8, 2015 by Kristine d'Arbelles and Julia Kent Leave a Comment

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In this episode we revisit the topic of accreditation. In episode 100, we talked about a topic that has divided the world of PR and communications for decades: is accreditation worth it?
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#103: The Importance of Real-World Projects in School

August 21, 2015 by Kristine d'Arbelles and Julia Kent Leave a Comment

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This week’s episode is about the importance of doing real-life projects while you are in school. We also share big news. Here is a hint: a new voice is always a good sign!
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Young PR Pros #102: And We’re Back, with Tips for Entrepreneurs

July 15, 2015 by Kristine d'Arbelles and Julia Kent Leave a Comment

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We invite Ross Simmonds back for his third episode as guest host to share his experience as an entrepreneur and offer advice for young professionals looking to follow that path. Ross is a communications and marketing strategist and entrepreneur. And, while reading an article in the International Association of Business Communicator’s magazine, Communication World, Kristine has noticed a trend in the millennial generation – more and more of her friends are option for the consultant root and gaining experience before getting permanent jobs. This new trend might stem from en employer’s need to see real experience on a young professional’s resume. For those of you jumping into the world of consulting, read and listen on.
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#101: The Best PR and Communications Campaigns

April 28, 2015 by Kristine d'Arbelles and Julia Kent Leave a Comment

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For episode 101, we discuss the best PR and communications campaigns. A few weeks ago, our host and roving reporter Kristine attended the University of Ottawa Public Relations Association (uOPRA) conference Connect 2 Success. The one-day conference brought together professionals from all industries of PR and communications to talk about what young professionals need to be successful in their future careers. At the conference she interviewed speakers, experts and panelists and asked them to share the best PR or communications campaign that has resonated with them throughout their careers.
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