College students hit the job market every season in search of real-world experience. We market our personal brand of dean’s list awards, volunteer time, and clubs. We throw ourselves into the battle of resume survival as we submit each application. Your first win of getting offered an internship feels like a victory. That is, it feels like a victory until […]
Sports have always had the ability to bring people together. Sports leagues like the NFL and NBA have massive television deals and large fan bases that support them. Local high school sports have the advantage of the local interest of friends and families of young players. So how can a local professional sports team gain more traction in the media? […]
Going back to the third grade, the teacher passes out a piece of paper and tells the class that we will have a timed writing assignment on the chapter we just read. For the average student, this might be scary, but doable. For a student who has dyslexia, however, this task seems impossible. Timed writing is difficult for students with […]
“I think the written word is probably the best medium of communication because you have time to reflect, you have time to choose your words, to get your sentences exactly right.” As author and Oxford professor Richard Dawkins stated, writing is powerful. With it, we have the ability to take people through journeys of either exploring a story or learning […]
As college students meeting new people, we have the universally shared experience of countless interactions that go something like this: “Hi, nice to meet you. What’s your major?” “Public Relations.” “Oh cool! What do you want to do with that?” Now, if you’re anything like me, you may not have a clue what you want to do with public relations. […]
With the new school year kicking off, you’re likely planning out how you want this year to look for your Chapter. Maybe your Chapter is already thriving, or maybe it has dwindled down to a few remaining members. Either way, there’s always room for improvement to make your Chapter the best it can be. At the PRSSA Leadership Assembly in […]
The first month back to campus is the most exciting part of the entire year for many, but it’s also the perfect time to get a head start on career preparation. By harnessing the motivation developed after a long break and utilizing the following methods, students can prepare for opportunities to improve skills and gain connections that may prove valuable […]
It’s interview time, and your nerves are heightened. You want to make the best possible impression on the hiring managers. After finally getting through all of their questions, it’s almost time to breathe a sigh of relief when they ask if you have any questions for them. This may seem like a signifier of the end of the interview, but […]
Getting a start in the world of public relations (PR) can be daunting. If you’re a new PR professional with your foot in the door, you may be wondering how to manage your day-to-day tasks while upskilling your strategic know-how. Here’s my advice, as someone who was recently in your shoes. To impress your superiors, you must have a thorough […]
The field of public relations is dynamic, with different paths for everyone. With numerous options for those entering the job search, it can be overwhelming to decide where to take your next steps. That is how I felt entering my senior year of college. I was at a loss. I did not know where I wanted to take my career. […]
