As a diligent public relations student nearing graduation, you’ve likely served as a member in your PRSSA Chapter, completed an awesome internship at a local agency and have maybe even done your share of networking at industry conferences. But it’s no secret how competitive the entry-level job market can be. You’ve put yourself ahead of the hiring curve by doing […]
The PRSA Code of Ethics provides guidelines for how public relations practioners should behave in the industry. These main principles are often considered the backbone of any PR activity and should be apparent in every campaign, tactic and objective we create. Sometimes this isn’t the case and PR practitioners are put in positions where their ethics are challenged. This also […]
Throughout one’s college career, it is important to seek opportunities for advancement outside of academia. One avenue is joining pre-professional organizations to gain experience and learn to get a peep into what the professional world is like. Transitioning to PRSSA’s professional organization, PRSA, provides a more realistic immersion into professional practice as students get to meet actual professionals from the […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Ethics Month Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts Vice President of Professional Development Ashleigh Kathryn and Vice President of Digital Communication JaCey Yonke (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Be sure to join us Sept. 26 for our first all Spanish Twitter chat! https://storify.com/prssanational/ethics-month-twitter-chat-recap
A new school year means new leadership for Student-run Firms across the country. Some executive leadership will remain the same, while other teams may have the opportunity to grow under new leadership. In any case, leading a Student-run Firm is no small feat. As the busy semester begins, take a look at these do’s and don’ts of Student-run Firm leadership. […]
The start of the school year can mean two things for PRSSA executive boards: a lot of exciting ideas and “e-board” meetings lasting several hours. Weekly e-board meetings should be a productive time full of brainstorming, organizing and planning of upcoming activities for your Chapter. However, sometimes what is supposed to be an hour-long meeting, can turn into two or […]
The registration deadline for the PRSSA 2017 National Conference is today! Now is the time to register and start thinking about how you can make the most of the National Conference. We know you will be investing a lot of time and energy in getting to Boston and registering for the Conference, so we want to make your Conference experience […]
According to SEO-PR, public relations is believed to have been around for almost 100 years. This means that for 100 years companies, organizations, individuals and groups have been practicing the professional skill of maintaining a positive image in the eye of the public. Shortly after public relations came to fruition, something called employee communication surfaced on the desks in professional […]
Attending the PRSSA 2017 National Conference is one of the best things you can do for your college and professional career. Between the professional development sessions, social networking events and more, you will have countless opportunities to grow personally and launch your future career. However, it can be difficult to make that initial investment of $310 (for members) to register. […]
The fall semester has started, which means staying up-to-date on current events and industry news is more difficult. Luckily, the Progressions monthly reading roundup has all of the latest news and trends in one place. Here are eight interesting articles you may have missed this month. 5 common grammar pitfalls Author: Steve Vittorioso Publication: PR Daily Brushing up on your […]
