Amy Poehler’s tips on securing your first PR job

The comedian has something she’d like to tell you, and this time, it’s not a joke.

The former “Saturday Night Live” star, who’s currently exercising her comedic chops on “Parks and Recreation,” spoke to recent Harvard graduates about how to find success after college.

Poehler’s speech inspired a blog by Cassandra Bianco about what it takes secure a PR job in today’s competitive market.

Although you may not wind up co-hosting Weekend Update, you’ll be closing in on bigger and better things. Here are five ways to land a PR or social media job:

1. Contact alumni via social media.

2. Demonstrate your strengths through networking and writing.

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