Many students commute to the nearest big city from where they live to complete an internship. I was expecting to do the same, but then I was introduced to an agency called True Digital Communications, based out of Solon, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb. True Digital’s founder and principal, Chris Baldwin, told me he had grown tired of commuting and had […]
LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social media networks and is the go-to social network for professionals and networking. It is important for students to maintain a presence on LinkedIn for several reasons, including: promoting yourself, connecting with professionals, searching for jobs and more. This professional network can land anyone a job if used in the right way. When building or improving your LinkedIn profile, focus […]
Summer internships are one of the most valuable ways to gain professional experience to put on your resume. However, most internships end a few weeks before the fall semester starts. It’s tempting to turn into a couch potato during those final summer days, catching up on your television shows and not getting up from the couch except to get more […]
School is over for the summer and you are ready to begin your internship or job. You might not have yet thought of your plans for next fall–but are there things you should do during summer to prepare for the upcoming school year? The answer is yes. Read the great advice below from members of the 2011-2012 National Committee on […]
The experience of starting a new internship can be frightening. Every work environment is different and every company will vary with their policies and procedures. Even with thorough preparation, there may be a few questions you still have or issues you are unsure of. Here are a few tips from professionals that you may not have been told about interning […]
Before I joined PRSSA, I was unaware of the many resources available to help me launch a successful career in the communications field. After attending a few PRSSA events, including Purdue University’s Regional Conference, Com Day, I realized these resources represented many of the important reasons to be a part of PRSSA. At Regional Conferences such as Com Day, speakers from […]
I was recently named PRWeek’s Student of the Year, earning $5,000 and an internship with Hill & Knowlton Strategies. My winning submission was a public relations campaign created to help Ford reach millennials across the country. Most public relations students will plan a campaign before they graduate, whether it’s for a competition, a class or even an internship. So, as […]
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the March PRSSA Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Gray and Vice President of Professional Development, Jessica Noonan for leading the conversation. Join us on April 17 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter chat. Review highlights of the chat below. What […]
At some point during college, things like résumés, professional appearance and internships become priorities. Like Uncle Scar from Disney’s “The Lion King” says, “Be prepared.” If you aren’t prepared ahead of time, you will fall behind other students trying to do the same thing — land a job. Preparation is a key factor. It’s important to know what can help […]
