You probably already know all the reasons why you need a mentor but maybe you’re stuck on how to get one. Luckily, back-to-school season represents a prime period for building your network. Here are some things to consider while seeking a new mentor. Where to look. Establish a rapport with a faculty adviser – they can become an advocate for […]
I knew from the moment that I applied for college what I wanted to major in — journalism. I wrote for my high school paper and eventually became editor. With that came responsibility, extra work and terms to learn. Copy, layout, leads and deadlines were all part of my vocabulary. Then, I came to college and realized that traditional journalism […]
In the first episode of “Podcast with the Pros,” Steve Radick, Vice President of Public Relations and Content Integration at Brunner and PRSA Pittsburgh Chapter President, discusses his experience in crafting the most buzzed about 2017 Super Bowl commercial, agency life and why every PR student/professional should join PRSSA/PRSA. Listen here! — Natalie Gloady is a graduate student at Waynesburg […]
There are many reasons students should join PRSSA — enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career. The constructive work one does during these formative college years will go a long way in paving the way to success post-graduation. One way a public relations student can aid this success is by attending PRSSA and PRSA events. Here are […]
Adam Ritchie, Principal at Adam Ritchie Brand Direction, is one of the featured speakers who will be at the PRSSA 2017 National Conference this October. Adam’s session, Invention in PR, will cover breaking the rules, creating new communication vehicles and even coming up with the product. Learn to run a campaign across multiple industries and leave no stone unturned. So, […]
I’ll admit it — Legally Blonde is one of my guilty pleasures. I often find myself looking to Elle Woods for inspiration; whether it be life in general, fashion and yes, even career. The fictional fashionista-turned-lawyer is a powerhouse and always seems to know what to say and how to act. Elle Woods is also a stellar example of how […]
Thanks to the internet, professionals across the world are available for communication 24/7 no matter where you live. Here is a helpful list of dos and don’ts when it comes to contacting professionals: DO: Loop it back to how you heard/know the professional. Professionals are more likely to reach out and give a job to someone who has a connection […]
Here you are at the finish line of your academic PR journey. You put in the blood, sweat and tears into earning your degree. Fresh out of college and ready to immerse yourself in the working world, you may ask yourself: Well, what now? By the time I graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications, I […]
“Thank you for applying, but we have decided to move forward with other candidates.” After months of applying to agencies across the country, perusing the Internship Center for countless hours and practicing interviews with family and friends, my last hope of getting my dream internship disappeared when I read that sentence. Had I wasted all of that time striving for […]
Some of the best-known brands tell a story. From Nike’s iconic swoosh that motivates us to push harder to McDonalds’s tagline that reminds us we’re “lovin’ it,” sometimes the most well-known brands are represented more by their stories than the products they sell. What if I told you the same branding principles apply to you as a professional? The idea […]
