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 […]
Emerson College’s PRSSA Chapter took chef James DiSabatino off his cooking duties for the night when he came to speak to PRSSA members at his alma mater. DiSabatino, founder of the wildly popular Boston food truck, Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, competed with his food truck on the second season of Food Network’s TV show “The Great Food Truck Race.” Competing on […]
Whenever I pictured myself as a future public relations professional, I had always envisioned myself at an agency. I had never thought about doing public relations for a hospital until my internship in the media relations department at Mercy – St. John’s in Springfield, Mo. I received experience interviewing both doctors and patients, writing feature stories and news releases, utilizing social media platforms and […]
Countless professionals in the public relations industry were touched by the passing of Ofield Dukes, APR, Fellow PRSA. However, his zealous spirit and effective leadership will forever be ingrained in the public relations community. Dukes delivered exceptional professionalism in all facets of our field for more than 40 years. Paying forward in a tremendous way, shortly two days after the […]
Work ethic. It may sound a little archaic, but in our generation it matters more than ever and has the potential to set you apart from your peers. Essentially, having a work ethic means that you care about your work efforts. You believe that what you do has value, that it must meet a certain standard and that it is […]
Choosing to become a public relations practitioner is not necessarily a well-known career choice like an engineer, accountant or healthcare provider. PRSA’s industry advocacy campaign, the Business Case for Public Relations, shapes the way people value public relations in every form of business. It not only promotes professionalism, but also sheds light on why public relations is important to the […]
For those of us looking for a public relations career in the near future, we need to establish ourselves. However, everyone starts on a different level, and everyone brings his or her own skills. So, how do you get ahead? Here are six key steps to reaching your future dream job. 1. Intern Internships are an important way to get […]
Ever felt overwhelmed trying to stay on top of industry news? Feel like it takes too much time to go from one blog to another and from one news site to the next? Want all of your favorite articles to go to one place? Consider using a RSS feed. These tools can help you organize and manage your content quickly […]
As an organization with more than 10,000 members and more than 40 years history, PRSSA offers countless benefits and resources, some that members may not fully know or understand. If you have a PRSSA question, below are four ways you can find the answer: Ask Chapter Leaders First Whether you are a returning or new member of PRSSA, your Chapter […]
At work, you never get another first impression and your appearance can say more than your vocal chords. When attire calls for business casual, follow these tips to make sure you do not appear “business confused” to employers. How do you decide what is appropriate in the workplace? What common dress mistakes do you see frequently? This is a guest […]
