[quote]Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it. –Julia Child[/quote] Using Julia Child’s advice, I have been able to create a couple of unique internships for myself. In the past two summers, I have interned for two companies; the Indiana ICE, a hockey team located in Indianapolis; and Falco Ink, an entertainment public relations and marketing […]
I’ll never regret starting my college experience as a musical theatre major. The lessons I learned in the rehearsal studio and on the stage have been invaluable to my success as a public relations student. Improvising, trusting others and pushing through difficult situations–such as complicated song and dance routines– are just a few of the skills I’ve developed from my […]
Many students commute to the nearest big city from where they live to complete an internship. I was expecting to do the same, but then I was introduced to an agency called True Digital Communications, based out of Solon, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb. True Digital’s founder and principal, Chris Baldwin, told me he had grown tired of commuting and had […]
As the 2011-2012 vice president for the Illinois State University Chapter of PRSSA , I knew how much work being the president for 2012-2013 would be. However, by reflecting back on my experience as VP, I knew that the best way to combat a stressful school year would be to make the most of the summer. Here are a few tips for you to consider: 1.) […]
LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social media networks and is the go-to social network for professionals and networking. It is important for students to maintain a presence on LinkedIn for several reasons, including: promoting yourself, connecting with professionals, searching for jobs and more. This professional network can land anyone a job if used in the right way. When building or improving your LinkedIn profile, focus […]
Before you read this post, let me make a couple of things clear: 1. I am a guy. 2. I don’t find anything personally appealing about Pinterest. Now, let me explain to you why neither of those facts should keep me from learning all I possibly can about the latest social media craze that is Pinterest. As anybody remotely interested […]
Summer internships are one of the most valuable ways to gain professional experience to put on your resume. However, most internships end a few weeks before the fall semester starts. It’s tempting to turn into a couch potato during those final summer days, catching up on your television shows and not getting up from the couch except to get more […]
Fact: Social media has made the world a smaller, more interconnected place. #duh Fiction: Cultural lines are being blurred and relaxed, some altogether disappearing. #huh? A person’s culture is evident in every part of his or her life. From the way we do business to how we speak to our friends to the way we select our clothing are all things […]
My Experience Ever since I can remember, I have been interested in fashion. I was introduced to public relations in a high school speech class and became immediately and immensely intrigued. During freshman orientation at Auburn, I learned that public relations is a growing field in the fashion industry, so I picked up a major in public relations as well […]
PRSSA is proud to announce that what was previously known as the Blog is now to be known as Progressions. Progressions will serve as an enhanced communication vehicle for PRSSA members, Advisers, students and professionals. Progressions will make content more accessible to members by growing the platform as a place to give and receive tips and lessons from all aspects […]
