This past semester, the University of Mississippi PRSSA hosted a Chapter meeting in conjunction with the IMC Connect! conference at the School of Journalism and New Media. Dr. Amanda Bradshaw, co-chair of IMC Connect!, stated that “The purpose of this event is to foster connections and collaborations among multiple stakeholders, including integrated marketing communications practitioners, academic researchers, faculty members, and […]
Why is a College Degree Advantageous to a PR Professional in 2022? A few months ago, I met with a mentor who shared valuable tips with me regarding my job. At the end of the conversation, he asked me why I was in college when I already had the skills needed to “start my career.” Despite my best efforts to […]
Informational interviews are your ticket into the big leagues. And by big leagues, I mean getting a job. So, let’s get into the 5 W’s and 1 H of informational interviews. WHO. Who should you do an informational interview with? A professional currently in the position that you want in the future. A professional currently at the organization you hope […]
As corporate and agency professionals slowly return back to the office, many students have been given the option to work virtually or hybrid in their internships. When sitting behind a Zoom screen (as opposed to that face-to-face work) it may be challenging to connect with your colleagues and show off your personality. Here are seven ways to stand out in […]
Remember when you played on your high school football, basketball or golf team? Can you still see that incredible pass or shot that had everyone in your school talking about you? That’s when you knew that sports were your calling, but are they still? Maybe your practice schedule has changed from hours of running or hitting on the range to […]
Hi, I’m Samantha Spinale and yes, you read that right — I began working for my dream company at just 17 years old. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to work in sports. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, raised by a sport-loving family. At any point in the day, either the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, Columbus […]
First off, congratulations on making it through your college career! It’s an incredible achievement and so exciting that you’ll be entering what we call “the big-kid world.” Whether you know your exact next steps or are still figuring it all out, here are three things that you can do right now to prepare for this exciting new chapter. Update your […]
While on the search for an internship that could lead to a full-time position, some students overlook the opportunities available on campus. Working as a student assistant for my university’s orientation program has given me the opportunity to learn skills many students will not encounter until their first day in the office after graduation. From sending emails to using the […]
“She was such an impressive student,” says Alexis Hooley. Very impressive, that is, until she entered the workforce and “forged famous signatures for a PR campaign.” Surely, she had known better. Hooley is a public relations practitioner, attorney and graduate from Brigham Young University. Hooley is engrossed in legal practice and PR instruction as adjunct faculty at BYU. Hooley’s experience […]
Note: This blog was inspired by the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey and applied to the field of public relations in the title and body. Your eyes are red from a lack of sleep and too much screen time. The little voice inside your head screams at you as you anxiously flip back […]
