PR Pros: Duyen Truong of Sage Communications On The 5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career As A Public Relations Pro

Listen first before talking. Ask questions and actively listen to not only the words spoken but the intention behind them. You may find that non-verbal communications give away more about what someone wants to communicate. For example, if a client is being critical about what may seem to be a small item, it may be their way of saying they have bigger concerns.

Have you seen the show Flack? Ever think of pursuing a real-life career in PR? What does it take to succeed in PR? What are the different forms of Public Relations? Do you have to have a college degree in PR? How can you create a highly lucrative career in PR? In this interview series, called “5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career As A Public Relations Pro” we are talking to successful publicists and Public Relations pros, who can share stories and insights from their experiences.

As a part of this series I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Duyen “Jen” Truong.