I’ve spoken with a lot of college students over the years. One of my favorite questions they ask me is “what are you looking for in an ideal employee?” I love the question for a number of reasons because even the fact that they’re asking me a question like this is one of the things that I look for in […]
Test your AP Style knowledge with our latest quiz! – Elizabeth Frenaye is a senior studying public relations and strategic communications, with a focus in event management, as well as international studies at American University. For her chapter of PRSSA, she is the service director and in charge of the Bateman Competition.
With less than two weeks until the deadline to submit a bid, it is a perfect time to dive into the world of Regional Conferences! For those of you that may be unfamiliar, a Regional Conference is an event hosted by one or more PRSSA Chapters that successfully receive endorsement and advisement from PRSSA National through the bidding process, which […]
Fundraising is never easy. Especially when you go to a school with approximately 200 campus clubs who are constantly hosting similar fundraisers. When it comes to raising money for something as large as National Conference, fundraisers need to be successful. Here are a few of the do’s and don’ts that I’ve learned about fundraising on campus as a past PRSSA […]
Every year at National Conference, PRSSA makes an effort to give back to the community that the Society will be visiting. Last year in Boston, PRSSA partnered with Rosie’s Place, a local women’s shelter. Students donated $2,500 worth of female hygiene products during Conference. This year the Society will be partnering with the Assistance League of Austin to host a Toy […]
Is it wrong to have different thoughts than another person? No, it is not. Yet, why do many cases end in a debate? One cause is the lack of respect for the other. I am sure that most of us know what this is about but not all of us implement it correctly when it comes to interacting with other people. […]
Hasta ahora las Relaciones Públicas son tomadas como una simple cortesía por parte de los comunicadores, la profesión se sigue “vendiendo” como una simple fachada para quedar bien ante otras empresas. Es momento de cambiar esa perspectiva. Muchos de nosotros, en algún momento, pensamos que las Relaciones Públicas son el simple ejercicio de vender una imagen para que el público […]
“So, what’s next?” These words ring all too familiar. Whether you just completed the internship of a lifetime or said goodbye to a leadership role in a beloved organization, you’ve probably been asked this question. The power that these words hold, although most likely stemming from the good intentions and genuine inquiry of a beloved family member, an acquired acquaintance, […]
Attending a conference is never something that you think will be a social challenge for you. Everyone there wants to meet new people, learn about how they can grow as a person and find their next opportunity. Conferences are overwhelming but that doesn’t mean you can’t step up to the plate. At the 2017 PRSSA National Conference, I was in […]
Over the past ten years, technology has changed drastically. Now more than ever, professionals are using technology in the workplace for a variety of daily tasks and ongoing projects. Below are three ways technology is shaping the modern office. 1) Increased Connectivity. Microsoft and Google’s suite of products allows for modern employees to work simultaneously within documents and spreadsheets. Rather […]
