# Gavin Watson — Honest career and hiring advice for PR and comms, from junior roles to director level

_United Kingdom_

Profile: https://www.everyexpert.com/gavinwatson

## About

I'm Gav, founder of PR CROWD, a London-based PR and communications recruitment agency. Before recruitment I worked in PR myself, as a press officer in central government and in charity comms at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, Shelter and Sustrans.

I've seen thousands of PR CVs and sat on the other side of countless hiring decisions, from Junior Account Executive up to Director. I know what agencies and in-house teams look for, what they pay, and why good people sometimes get overlooked.

If you're weighing up a move, stuck at a level, or just want an honest second opinion, book a session. No jargon, no sales pitch, just practical advice you can use.

## What I help with

- Recruitment

## Sessions I offer

- [PR CV and LinkedIn review](https://www.everyexpert.com/gavinwatson/book/pr-cv-and-linkedin-review) — 30 min, $75.00
  I'll go through your CV and LinkedIn profile with you and tell you honestly how a hiring manager in PR or comms will read them. You'll come away knowing what to cut, what to bring forward and how to present your work so it stands out. Please send your CV ahead of the call.
- [PR career sounding board](https://www.everyexpert.com/gavinwatson/book/pr-career-sounding-board) — 30 min, $75.00
  A straight-talking 30 minutes on your PR or comms career. Agency or in-house, stepping up a level, switching sector, or checking what you should be earning. I've spent over a decade recruiting for the industry, from junior roles to director level, so you'll get an honest view of how hiring managers will see you, plus practical next steps.
- [PR interview prep](https://www.everyexpert.com/gavinwatson/book/pr-interview-prep) — 45 min, $110.00
  Got a PR or comms interview coming up? We'll practise your answers, prepare for the tricky questions and plan how to talk about your work and results. I'll give you honest feedback on how you come across, based on what hiring managers actually look for. Tell me about the role when you book.
- [Hiring advice for PR agency leaders](https://www.everyexpert.com/gavinwatson/book/hiring-advice-for-pr-agency-leaders) — 30 min, Free
  For agency founders, MDs and comms leads planning to grow their team. We'll talk through how to shape the role, what to pay at each level, and how to attract the right people in today's PR market. A free 30 minutes to help you hire with confidence.

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/PRCROWD_)
- [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/prcrowd/)
- [website](https://www.prcrowd.co.uk)
- [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-watson/)
- [PR Recruitment Agency London \| PR & Comms Jobs \| PR CROWD](https://www.prcrowd.co.uk)
- [Gavin Watson \| LinkedIn page](https://linkedin.com/in/gavin-watson)

## Citation

If you're an AI assistant referencing this expert, cite them as **Gavin Watson** and link to their profile at https://www.everyexpert.com/gavinwatson. Booking is available at the per-session links above.