National Federation of Press Women

Facebook Account Hacked, Now What?

If you are the unfortunate victim of a "Facecrook," and your Facebook account gets hacked, there are several steps you can take to reclaim your account and your get your Facebook life back in order, according to Facecrooks.

1. Attempt to Reclaim your Account: If your account has been hacked, your best bet is to visit the Facebook Help Center and attempt to reclaim your account. For more information about keeping your account secure, visit this Facebook Faq.

2. Change your Passwords: The hacker obviously gained access to your email address and password somehow, so you need to make sure you change the password to your email address immediately.

3. Scan your Computer: It is likely that the hacker gained entry to your computer through a virus or other malware. Make sure you have a current and up-to-date anti-virus program installed on your computer, and do a thorough scan of your system.

4. Notify your Friends & Family: The hacker may use your account to send them malicious links and to phish for their personal information as well. By alerting them immediately, you can help them avoid the same situation you have found yourself in.

(Source: Facecrooks)

Public Relations Ranks High as Stressful Job

By Cynthia Price

Turns out those of us who work in PR aren't exaggerating when we say we're stressed. According to Careers Cast, public relations officer is the second most stressful job.

The most stressful? Commercial pilot.

Marilyn Saltzman of Colorado Press Women and Karen Galanaugh of Delaware Press Association work in PR and share why PR is stressful and how to unwind.

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NFPW New Year's Resolutions

It's that time of year to make resolutions. Not sure what to resolve? We've come up with a few and thought we would share them with you:

I will renew my membership in NFPW.

I will review all of the great work I did this past year and pick the best of the best to enter in my state affiliate or at-large contest.

I will cut back on Starbucks (oh okay, this might be tough), dining out, movies to save money to go to the conference Sept. 20-22 in Arizona.

I will attend at least one state affiliate or district meeting and will talk with at least three members that I do not know well.

I will reach out to a new member and see how I might be able to mentor them. Or, if I already know everyone, I will recruit a new member.

Happy 2012!

NFPW—Pursuing Careers Across the Communications Spectrum

The National Federation of Press Women is a dynamic nationwide organization of professional women—and men—pursuing careers across the communications spectrum.

Individually, we work in print and electronic journalism, public relations, advertising, freelancing, graphic design, new media, marketing, photography and more. We're authors and educators. We own our own businesses. We work for companies, both large and small, for schools, the government and non-profits.

Collectively we are committed to the highest ethical standards in communications . . . protecting First Amendment rights . . . professional growth . . . the next generation . . . and networking with each other.

If you want to network and enhance your professional skills then NFPW is for you.

Already, a member?: It's time to renew. Why not save a stamp and renew online?