Congratulations on your decision to attend the PRSSA 2011 National Conference in Orlando, Fla.! Some of you have been preparing for Orlando since before leaving last year’s Conference. You’ve followed conference updates on Twitter and Facebook. You’ve decided on flights, hotel roommates and what sessions to attend. You’ve even resolved one of the biggest topics of debate for many PRSSA […]
During the summer months, I encourage everyone to start planning for the future and begin making strategic moves in your Chapter. As your Chapter begins planning for the next semester, start thinking about decisions that will have an effect on your Chapter in the future. One thing that we, as leaders, need to consider is how to strategically grow our […]
Nothing is more exciting than traveling and meeting new people, especially when you are alongside more than a thousand other people who love the public relations profession just as much as you do. In 2009, I attended the PRSSA National Conference in San Diego, where I got my first inside look into the industry. Two years later, I now have […]
Planning for a year of PRSSA meetings, socials and activities can be difficult. There are many things the Chapter president and executive board need to take into consideration. Don’t forget the following: 1. Consider University Calendar and Events When researching to plan your year, start with your school calendar. Make sure you look at breaks, holidays and other university events […]
You painstakingly revised your resume. You exhausted your network in search of available positions. You managed to conquer your nerves and ace the big interview. Congratulations — you landed a public relations internship! An internship can set the precedent for your entire career. You will meet valuable new members of your professional network and enhance your skill set. You will […]
The Ohio State University’s Regional Activity focused on young professionalism, showcased Columbus young professionals and The Ohio State University’s Ohio Union. Committee members of The Ohio State University’s PRSSA Regional Activity. Students from 11 universities gathered on April 16 to hear from keynote speaker Amanda DeCastro of Time Warner Cable. Amanda shared six tips for young professionals, including: never stop […]
On March 23, students and professionals across the country participated in PRSSA’s first digital career fair. So many participated, the event transcript totaled 303 pages! Here are some highlights from the chat: Question 1: What are the pros and cons: large vs. small agencies? Pros and cons depend on what you plan to learn from the position. But in general, […]
I am a “survivor” of the PRSSA Regional Activity, “The Reality of PR: A Survivor’s Guide to the Public Relations World,” hosted by The Pennsylvania State University. Throughout the weekend I picked up the tools to be prepared for the “real world” from the speakers’ perspectives of their various sections in the public relations field. The opening social event involved […]
Utah State University’s Regional Activity, “Finding Value in Diversity” provided students with a plethora of knowledge regarding the future of public relations. The speakers at the two-day conference included public relations executives and professionals, event planners, non-profit representatives and legal professionals. One of the featured speakers was Nicole Farrell, an attorney at Parsons, Behle and Latimer in Salt Lake City. […]
