From Port Authority to pajamas: 3 tips for starting a PR career during COVID-19

I’ve always envisioned myself working in New York City.

Despite my grueling two-hour commute, that energy pulsed through me whenever I stepped out of Port Authority and headed toward the Flatiron Building. However, as the country went into lockdown, I instantly went from mid-afternoon coffee breaks at Eataly and walks in Madison Square Park to Teams chats and virtual happy hours. Remote work wasn’t part of my vision for my first job out of college, but it quickly became my reality. Fortunately, my company’s nimble nature allowed me to pivot—and my high aspirations and expectations for my first job have pivoted as well.

Here is what I’ve learned, with some tips for young communications professionals just starting their career during a global pandemic:

1. Don’t be afraid to speak up – even in a (conference or chat) room full of senior leaders. 

Being relatively shy by nature, I was inclined to observe more than participate. Fortunately, that was not an option at Goodfuse.