There’s a First Time for Everything This summer I had my first internship with The Bliss Group because I was awarded the Bliss-Baker fellowship through PRSSA. So, before I start a big thank you to PRSSA for giving me this opportunity. As excited as I was, the imposter syndrome kicked in pretty quickly afterward. This was my first internship, I […]
Lost. Anxious. Deflated. Those are the words I would use to describe myself in April 2023, near the end of my sophomore year, when I concluded an unsuccessful summer internship search after completing over 150 applications and countless interview rounds. Little did I know that attending a PRSA Chapter event would quickly change my negative sentiments. I attended the PRSA […]
As we delve into the world of PR, we inevitably get introduced to media relations. As interns, we’re often asked to create media lists and prepare press materials. Later we do pitches and outreach to journalists or reporters. Media relations is an indispensable part of PR and while to some this might come naturally, pitching is a skill. Developing relationships […]
Money makes the world go round, and nowadays, there are more and more ways to be involved with it, aside from making it. Financial communications is a way for public relations students to become involved in the field, representing various companies within the field, whether it’s a bank, money management service or much more. In the third article of the […]
Making mistakes is a part of life. It’s important to learn and grow from them. It can give us motivation to do better and move forward. We may get second chances in certain situations but when it comes to work we may not. Your boss may not be happy with your mistakes and choose to fire or suspend you. As […]
Throughout our lives, we all experience many “first-times” moments that shape our journey. Learning to walk, ride a bike and write, were many unforgettable “first-times.” PRSSA ICON 2023 is certainly one of those life-altering “first-time” moments for me. Like many of my fellow PRSSA members there, this was my first time at a nationwide Conference. It was the first time […]
We all have a list of dream destinations we hope to visit someday. Imagine the thrill of experiencing new cultures, touring sites you’ve only seen in pictures or trying the unique cuisines. Life in another country is intriguing to many young professionals but often seems unattainable due to what appears to be a lack of job opportunities or concerns with […]
The entertainment industry is often one of the most sought after for students and young professionals, motivated to be on the screen or behind the scenes. Six PRSSA members, introduced in part one of this article series, share how their experiences in their internships, jobs, and PRSSA helped them plan their careers, and give advice to students looking to go […]
The entertainment industry is often one of the most sought-after for students and young professionals, motivated to be on the screen or behind the scenes. North America holds many of the largest media and entertainment markets, including sectors such as film, television, music and live events. But as a public relations student, where do you fit in? I reached out […]
Along with being a Junior comes the reality of facing an intimidating topic: finding an internship. This process often feels scary, overwhelming and even hopeless. Searching for an internship sometimes start with unrealistic expectations of needing to find the “perfect one,” but there are some steps students can take to help with the search. In March, the Ole Miss PRSSA […]
