Webinars offer a unique way to learn from an expert without getting anywhere near a conference room. This online tool has expanded the world of professional development through its freedom and ease of use. You have the opportunity to enhance your career from your very own home (or office or library), often with the chance to interact. Webinars are so […]
Lee Bush from Elon University recently wrote an article about the abundance of entry-level candidates and how students can set themselves apart. She discusses the benefits of internships and the hands-on experience students can glean from student-run agency opportunities. Read the entire article on the PR News website, and then let us know how you have benefitted from your experience in a student-run agency. What have you done to become the […]
Because National Affiliation is required for firms to apply for the Student-run Firm Awards, directors have been doing a lot of work to achieve this status. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding National Affiliation to help out during the application process. Q. What is National Affiliation? A. National Affiliation is status for which student-run firms can […]
In my first meeting as a member of the PRSSA Texas Christian University Chapter, I remember being told that membership would help me grow personally and professionally as I prepared for my career in public relations. As I’m now enjoying an exciting tenure as the summer intern at PRSA headquarters in New York City, I realize I had no idea […]
When you’re completing your public relations education, you frequently ask professionals and mentors, “What is a typical day in PR like?” Frequently, you get the same answer, “There is no typical day!” The reason? Because it’s very true! As public relations professionals, we have a wide range of skills, which allow us to be extremely helpful to an organization on […]
I’ll admit it — sometimes I’m overwhelmed by social media. No, I’m not just talking about maintaining friend lists on Facebook, checking in to favorite restaurants on Foursquare or shortening pesky URLs on Twitter. But in addition to keeping my nose in public relations textbooks and trying to stay up to date on my Google Reader feeds, using social media […]
Following the announcement that Betsy Plank, APR, Fellow PRSA, passed away this weekend, the people Betsy inspired, mentored and guided have been posting their memories about the godmother of PRSSA. Among the people Betsy took great pride in were PRSSA National Presidents. Below are a collection of thoughts and memories from PRSSA National Presidents — we hope these memories will […]
Below is a guest post from Vice President of Chapter Development Kion Sanders and Vice President of Chapter Development-Elect Kim Ciesla. Survey and talk to your current members to get feedback on their experiences with the Chapter. Use the research to help improve the Chapter next year. Set up a meeting with the Faculty and Professional Advisers to discuss your […]
Working public affairs for the U.S. Air Force at entry level is very interesting. I am part of the P.A.L.A.C.E. Acquire program, which is a paid management internship program that offers you a permanent position upon completion of training. At a major command, you must rotate through community relations, media operations and internal information, which is my current assignment. A […]
