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 […]
Etiquette is a topic that impacts our future as public relations and business professionals, but it is not a popular discussion topic. I recently had the privilege of attending a workshop that highlighted the positives and negatives of this not-so-popular subject. I quickly learned that if we do not practice good manners, we cannot successfully fulfill our duties as public […]
Senior year comes with a lot of stress, especially when you have so many things competing for your time (especially job hunting). Before you start planning for the big day, here are some tips to help make the final stretch of your college career a bit easier to manage. With classes, extracurricular activities, job hunting, memory making and possibly dating, […]
Social networks provide a great way to connect with people for work, school and fun. Tools to effectively, easily (and inexpensively) manage these networks are something PRSSA students can utilize and that are readily available. Here are three options for you to investigate. Seesmic Desktop The free downloadable software application works great, and includes customizable options for audio and visual […]
“Organizations need to look at the world as if they were standing on the moon,” is a quote from a U.S. student participant in the 2010 IBM Future Leaders Study suggesting globalization is a vital part of the current global economic environment. According to an April 2010 article in The New York Times, the term “corporate America” no longer exists. […]
As a new school year begins, PRSSA’s 312 Chapters in the United States and one in Argentina will have to adjust to new leadership, new visions and new expectations. Whether Chapter President, executive board member or regular member, you will face a learning curve figuring out each person’s leadership style, especially when planning events, hosting meetings and interacting with professionals. […]
As future leaders of the public relations industry, we must understand that advocacy is essential to a client’s success. As developing professionals, we need to learn what advocacy is and how it can be applied to real world practice. To do this, let’s take a look at the definition of the word: The act of pleading for, supporting or recommending; […]
One of the cool parts of my job as National President is my responsibility to work with PRSA. In June, I attended the PRSA Leadership Rally on behalf of PRSSA. Connecting with PRSA leaders from around the country made me realize that PRSA Chapter leaders share many of the same challenges and goals as PRSSA Chapter leaders. Among the most […]
For members currently without full-time work and seniors fearful of the economy, take heart – there is a silver lining to unemployment. I’m living it. If you’re like me, you’re passionate about one communications niche. After interning for the Philadelphia Flyers, experiencing the rush of working the Stanley Cup Final and, as a result, recognizing my passion for the hockey […]
A series of blog posts discussing new things in social media and how Chapters can take advantage. Number One: LinkedIn Gets a Makeover and YouTube Allows Easier Editing LinkedIn LinkedIn has recently released its first major enhancement since the introduction of “Groups” in August 2008. The new features are intended to make the look and feel of the entire site […]
