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Public relations managers strive to convey and maintain a desired image or reputation of a company, individual, governmental institution, or organisation in general to the public and stakeholders at large. They use all sorts of media and events to promote the positive image of products, humanitarian causes or organisations. They attempt to ensure that all public communications portray clients the way they want to be perceived.

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Essential knowledge 9 competences

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corporate social responsibility

The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.

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communication principles

The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.

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diplomatic principles

The practices of facilitating agreements or international treaties with other countries by conducting negotiations and attempting to protect the interests of the home government, as well as facilitating compromise.

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forming of public opinion

The process whereby perceptions and opinions toward something are forged and enforced. The elements that play a role in public opinion such as framing information, psyche processes, and herding.

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market research

The processes, techniques, and purposes comprised in the first step for developing marketing strategies such as the collection of information about customers and the definition of segments and targets.

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public relations

The practice of managing all aspects of the image and perception of a company or individual among stakeholders and the society at large.

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reputation management

The influence on stakeholder perceptions and the public in relation to an organization and its brand. It encompasses various activities such as monitoring public perceptions and following conversations, addressing reputation threats and searching for opportunities to improve it.

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rhetoric

The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.

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strategic planning

The elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.

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Essential skills and competences 18 competences

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establish relationship with the media

Adopt a professional attitude to respond effectively to the demands of the media.

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advise on public image

Advise a client such as a politician, artist or another individual dealing with the public on how to present themselves in a way which would gain most favour from the general public or a target audience.

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advise on public relations

Advise business or public organisations on public relations management and strategies in order to ensure efficient communication with target audiences, and proper conveying of information.

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analyse external factors of companies

Perform research and analysis of the external factor pertaining to companies such as consumers, position in the market, competitors, and political situation.

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build community relations

Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.

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conduct public presentations

Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.

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develop communications strategies

Manage or contribute to the conception and implementation of an organisation's internal and external communications plans and presentation, including its online presence.

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develop media strategy

Create the strategy on the type of content to be delivered to the target groups and which media to be used, taking into account the characteristics of the target audience and the media that will be used for content delivery.

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develop public relations strategies

Plan, coordinate and implement all the efforts required in a public relations strategy such as defining the targets, preparing communications, contacting partners, and spreading information among stakeholders.

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draft press releases

Collect information and write press releases adjusting the register to the target audience and ensuring that the message is well conveyed.

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give interviews to media

Prepare oneself according to the context and the diversity of media (radio, television, web, newspapers, etc.), and give an interview.

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integrate strategic foundation in daily performance

Reflect on the strategic foundation of companies, meaning their mission, vision, and values in order to integrate this foundation in the performance of the job position.

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liaise with local authorities

Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.

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organise press conferences

Organise interviews for a group of journalists in order to make an announcement or answer questions on a specific subject.

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perform public relations

Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.

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prepare presentation material

Prepare the documents, slide shows, posters and any other media needed for specific audiences.

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protect client interests

Protect the interests and needs of a client by taking necessary actions, and researching all possibilities, to ensure that the client obtains their favoured outcome.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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Optional knowledge 27 competences

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company policies

The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.

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ethics of sharing work through social media

The ethics around the appropriate use of social networks and media channels through which to share your work.

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European Structural and Investment Funds regulations

The regulations and secondary legislation and policy documents governing the European Structural and Investment Funds, including the set of common general provisions and the regulations applicable to the different funds. It includes knowledge of the related national legal acts.

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marketing department processes

The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the marketing department within an organisation such as market research, marketing strategies, and advertising processes.

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search engine optimisation

The marketing approach which promotes webpage presentation by affecting the specific structures of the website which impact its visibility in unpaid search results.

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advertising techniques

The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.

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business communication

The process of effectively communicating within the workplace and to external bodies to achieve organisational goals.

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business strategy concepts

The terminology related to the design and implementation of major trends and aims which are taken by an organisation's executives, while keeping in mind its resources, competition and environments.

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content marketing strategy

The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.

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copyright legislation

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

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desktop publishing

The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.

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government policy implementation

The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.

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government representation

The legal and public representation methods and procedures of the government during trial cases or for communication purposes, and the specific aspects of the governmental bodies being represented in order to ensure accurate representation.

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grammar

The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

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graphic design

The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

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humanitarian aid actors

Stakeholders and organisations involved in deploying humanitarian aid in emergency cases such as natural disasters, war or any other environmental calamity. Such actors can represent local, national, sectorial or international organisations dealing with relief work in third world countries.

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marketing principles

The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.

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office software

The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.

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political campaigning

The procedures involved in conducting a successful political campaign, such as the specific research methods, promotional tools, liaising with the public, and other strategic aspects concerning the organising and conducting of political campaigns.

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political parties

The ideas and principles that political parties stand for and the politicians representing them.

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political science

The systems of government, the methodology concerning the analysis of political activity and behaviour, and the theory and practice of influencing people and acquiring governance.

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pricing strategies

The techniques, theories, and commonly accepted strategies regarding pricing of goods. The relation between pricing strategies and outcomes in the market such as profitability maximisation, deterrence of newcomers, or increase of market share.

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psychological concepts

The psychological concepts of health protection and health promotion.

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social media management

The planning, development, and implementation of strategies aimed at managing social media platforms, the publications, the social media management tools, and the image of organisations in them.

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survey techniques

Techniques on how to identify a target audience, choose the right survey method and analyse the data.

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types of media

The means of mass communication, such as television, journals, and radio, that reach and influence the majority of the public.

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writing style guides

The large variety of style guides available depending on the kind of writing, industry, or purpose. Style guides comprise APA style and ASA style for the social sciences, AP style for journalism, CSE style for physical sciences, and others.

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Optional skills and competences 59 competences

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advocate a cause

Present the motives and objectives of a certain cause, such as a charity cause or political campaign, to individuals or larger audience in order to gather support for the cause.

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archive documentation related to work

Select relevant documentation related to the ongoing or complete work and take steps to archive it in a way that ensures its future accessibility.

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identify customer's needs

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

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make price recommendations

Make price recommendations based on factors such as standard costs, promotions, freight, margin expectations, and customer relationships.

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manage online communications

Oversee and supervise communications of a company, entity, or person in online outlets. Ensure that the information being communicated online is in line with the strategy and image aimed to be conveyed.

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monitor political campaigns

Monitor the methods applied to conduct a political campaign to ensure all the regulations are adhered to, such as the regulations concerning campaign financing, promotional methods, and other campaign procedures.

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work closely with news teams

Work closely with news teams, photographers and editors.

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Cross-sector

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advise on communication strategies

Provide companies and organisations with consulting services concerning their internal and external communication plans and their representation, including their presence online. Recommend improvements in communication and make sure that important information reaches all employees and that their questions are answered.

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analyse internal factors of companies

Research and understand various internal factors that influence the operation of companies such as its culture, strategic foundation, products, prices, and available resources.

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apply diplomatic principles

Apply the processes involved in the creation of international treaties by conducting negotiations between representatives of different countries, protecting the home government's interests, and facilitating compromise.

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apply grammar and spelling rules

Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.

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apply social media marketing

Employ website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and social communities for gaining a quick overview or insight into topics and opinions in the social web and handle inbound leads or inquiries.

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apply strategic thinking

Apply generation and effective application of business insights and possible opportunities, in order to achieve competitive business advantage on a long-term basis.

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approve advertising campaign

Check all advertising material such as leaflets, websites, television commercials and newspaper ads to make sure they comply with the advertising strategy and customer requirements. Approve the way of distribution.

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build business relationships

Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.

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build international relations

Build positive communication dynamics with organisations from different countries in order to build a cooperative relationship and optimise information exchange.

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carry out forum moderation

Supervise communication activity on a web forum and other discussion platforms by assessing if the content adheres to forum regulations, enforcing rules of conduct, and ensuring the forum remains free of illegal material and conflict.

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collaborate in the development of marketing strategies

Work together with a group of professionals to develop marketing strategies performing market analysis and financial viability while staying aligned with the company's goals.

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compile content

Retrieve, select and organise content from specific sources, according to the requirements of the output media such as printed materials, online applications, platforms, websites and video.

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coordinate advertising campaigns

Organise course of action to promote a product or service; oversee the production of TV advertisements, newspaper and magazine ads, suggest mail packs, email campaigns, websites, stands and other advertising channels

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coordinate marketing plan actions

Manage the overview of the marketing actions such as the marketing planning, internal financial resource granting, advertising materials, implementation, control, and communication efforts.

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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develop creative ideas

Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.

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develop professional network

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.

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This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
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develop promotional tools

Generate promotional material and collaborate in the production of promotional text, videos, photos, etc. Keep previous promotional material organised.

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disseminate internal communications

Disseminate internal communications using the different communication channels that a company has at its disposal.

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document project progress

Record the project planning and development, the work steps, the required resources and the final results in order to present and keep track of the realised and ongoing projects.

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draw conclusions from market research results

Analyse, draw conclusions and present major observations from the results of market research. Suggest on potential markets, prices, target groups, or investments.

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ensure cross-department cooperation

Guarantee communication and cooperation with all the entities and teams in a given organisation, according to the company strategy.

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ensure information transparency

Ensure that required or requested information is provided clearly and completely, in a manner which does not explicitly withhold information, to the public or requesting parties.

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establish communication with foreign cultures

Strive to understand the cultural codes of the society where the company operates and to establish a solid communication and mutual understanding with its members.

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evaluate advertising campaign

Assess the performance of the advertising campaign after implementation and conclusion. Check if objectives were met and if the campaign was successful.

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evaluate employees

Analyse employees' individual performances over a certain time span and communicate your conclusions to the employee in question or higher management. Evaluate achievements of staff members.

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examine advertisement layout

Examine and approve the layout of advertisements to ensure that they are according to customer and target audience requirements and specifications.

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forecast organisational risks

Analyse the operations and actions of a company in order to assess their repercussions, possible risks for the company, and to develop suitable strategies to address these.

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give live presentation

Deliver a speech or talk in which a new product, service, idea, or piece of work is demonstrated and explained to an audience.

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identify clients' needs

Identify the areas in which the client may require aid and investigate the possibilities for meeting those needs.

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implement marketing strategies

Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.

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liaise with politicians

Liaise with officials fulfilling important political and legislative roles in governments in order to ensure productive communication and build relations.

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manage account department

Oversee the operations of account representatives who act as intermediaries between the client and their creative and media services departments. Make sure the client's needs and objectives are met.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage contracts

Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes in line with any legal limitations.

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manage creative department

Oversee the staff that create the content and visual representation of advertisement materials. Make sure that the advertising strategy is followed and customer requirements are met.

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manage development of promotional material

Perform, oversee or contact agencies for the content creation, designing and distribution of informational and advertising material.

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manage media services department

Oversee the planning of what media are going to be used to distribute the advertisements such as television, online, newspaper and billboards.

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manage project metrics

Gather, report, analyse and create key metrics for a project to help measure its success.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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manage the handling of promotional materials

Plan and prepare the production of promotional materials with third parties by contacting printing companies, agreeing on logistics and delivery, and making sure that deadlines are met.

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manage visual communications

Plan, develop and implement communications based on visuals and images. Analyse the conveyance of messages and their appropriateness for the target group.

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monitor political conflicts

Monitor the possibility and development of political conflicts in specific contexts, such as in or between political parties, governments, or between different countries, as well as identifying its potential impact on government operations, and public safety.

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perform business analysis

Evaluate the condition of a business on its own and in relation to the competitive business domain, performing research, placing data in context of the business' needs and determining areas of opportunity.

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perform fundraising activities

Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using online fundraising tools.

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perform project management

Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.

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proofread text

Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.

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provide cost benefit analysis reports

Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project or investment in advance over a given period of time.

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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

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represent the organisation

Act as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.

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speak different languages

Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.

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use analytics for commercial purposes

Understand, extract and make use of patterns found in data. Use analytics to describe consistent happenings in observed samples in order to apply them to commercial plans, strategies, and corporate quests.

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