I was recently named PRWeek’s Student of the Year, earning $5,000 and an internship with Hill & Knowlton Strategies. My winning submission was a public relations campaign created to help Ford reach millennials across the country. Most public relations students will plan a campaign before they graduate, whether it’s for a competition, a class or even an internship. So, as […]
One thing I have come to learn in my experience in public relations is that you don’t know where this field is going to take you. Never having been particularly interested in math or science, I wouldn’t have imagined myself doing public relations in the engineering sector. However, doing so has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. […]
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the March PRSSA Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Gray and Vice President of Professional Development, Jessica Noonan for leading the conversation. Join us on April 17 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter chat. Review highlights of the chat below. What […]
At some point during college, things like résumés, professional appearance and internships become priorities. Like Uncle Scar from Disney’s “The Lion King” says, “Be prepared.” If you aren’t prepared ahead of time, you will fall behind other students trying to do the same thing — land a job. Preparation is a key factor. It’s important to know what can help […]
With the conclusion of the spring semester, many PRSSA Chapters say goodbye to graduates and then watch as the rest of the membership disperses and takes a break from school. There are, however, a couple of great ways to keep your members engaged in activities over the break and into the start of the fall semester. One of our National […]
As aspiring public relations professionals, we have lofty dreams of one day graduating, moving to an exciting city and doing … wait, what exactly is it we’ll be doing after this? The truth is, we gain public relations knowledge from classes, hoard experience from internships and plant the seeds of a fruitful network by being active in PRSSA. But in […]
As interviewing season approaches, PRSSA members prepare to put their best foot forward and secure an internship or job. A great interview can elevate an applicant to the top of the list, and a bad interview can take a candidate out of the running. This month, I sat down with Assistant Dean for Administration & Student Services of the Petit […]
Annually, representatives from PRSSA Chapters gather at National Assembly to make decisions that affect the entire Society. This year, PRSSA will gather in Charlotte, NC March 15-18. If you are the lucky delegate from your school follow these 10 tips from the 2011-2012 National Committee to make the PRSSA 2012 National Assembly an event you will remember. If you’re attending as a […]
