When people ask what I do for a living, I usually tell them automotive or government public relations; but in reality, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what industry I fall under. To give more insight, my career at Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago falls under the triangle of academia, automotive and government. My career involves two areas of focus: managing […]
One thing I have come to learn in my experience in public relations is that you don’t know where this field is going to take you. Never having been particularly interested in math or science, I wouldn’t have imagined myself doing public relations in the engineering sector. However, doing so has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. […]
Where do I belong? This is a question every young professional asks. College is our time to find our passions and to discover who we might want to be as a professional. Use the infographic below to answer the simple questions and help steer you into finding your niche in the world of public relations. There is still so much […]
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the February PRSSA Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Gray and Vice President of Internships/ Job Services, Joe Clarkson for leading the conversation Additionally, we’d like to thank YouTern‘s #InternPro community for adding to the discussion. Join us on March 20 at 9 p.m. […]
In my experience, not ONE of the jobs I scored in my public relations career was a public listing or posting. This may be the case for you, as well. Here’s how you can find and even create your dream job beyond the want ads. 1. Seek People Ask yourself where you really want to work and identify the person you would […]
Tailoring your resume to each position you apply for may seem like a daunting task. But a few simple things can help you perfect your resume for different internships or jobs. Follow these tips to create a resume that will always stay at the top of the pile of applicants. What do you include in your resume? What advice do […]
As a public relations professional in the tourism industry, I handle the communications for Hotel Valley Ho, a AAA four-diamond hotel in downtown Scottsdale, Ariz. My daily activities include several traditional and nontraditional public relations tasks such as: Coordinating Writer Visits We frequently have journalists visit and then write about the hotel. They either contact us directly or they are […]
