In the past, a hard copy of your résumé may have been enough to get your dream position; now, employers want more. With all of today’s advances in technology, students are able to not only provide a detailed résumé of their achievements, but also an online portfolio that can showcase some of their finest work. Online portfolios allow future employees […]
Every PRSSA Chapter has its own recruitment style. Some use more traditional techniques such as posters, mail inserts and all-campus emails to reach possible members. Others host large-scale parties with pizza and refreshments to bring in prospective members. Whatever methods are used, I would argue that being an effective recruiter is one of the most vital skills for a Chapter […]
Writing is important in public relations and communications and is one of the member benefits from PRSSA. To learn more, visit our member benefits page! This is a guest post written by Lauren Gray, current PRSSA National President and Junior Account Executive at Hunter Public Relations. Follow Lauren at @laurenkgray.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the January PRSSA Twitter Chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Rosenbaum, who tweeted from the @PRSSANational account and Vice President of Member Services, Kate Ryan, tweeting from @kryan2013. [View the story “January 2013 Twitter Chat” on Storify] Join us on February 19 at 9 p.m. ET […]
The next time you’re in a meeting, look around and see who’s involved. Website issues? Interactive department. Employee training? Human resources. They’re experts in the subject, they have experience in the field and surely if anyone can solve a problem, it’s the people who know the most about it. This makes sense, of course. Except that this is not always […]
Welcome to 2013! As we start a new semester here are some tips to kick off a successful 2013 for your leaders, members and Chapters: Plan to attend National Assembly Every Chapter should send one delegate to the PRSSA 2013 National Assembly to vote on bylaw changes and elect the 2013-2014 National Committee. This person’s hotel and registration costs are […]
Two years ago this month, I officially began my full time public relations career. I had just graduated from Michigan State University and made the move from my dorm in East Lansing to, well, a similarly sized studio apartment in Chicago. In making this transition from student to professional, I realized how dramatic the change was. While my living space […]
About to start your internship? Stand out above the rest by following these five tips. 1. Show up early and leave late. Maybe not EVERY day, but as much as you can. Taking on a small project that may require you to spend 10 extra minutes at work won’t overwork you. Running out the door as soon as the clock hits […]
During holiday break, I reflected on what I’ve learned during my first term as the University of Oregon PRSSA president. Serving as a leader is never an easy job; however, I have learned several significant lessons that I’d like to share. Be positive When you are a leader, the people within your organization may mirror your attitude. This means that […]
