So you have heard for months and months about the PRSSA 2011 National Conference in Orlando. But, it can be hard to know what to expect from these jam-packed five days if you haven’t experienced it before. Arriving at Conference is an exciting time. You meet with more than 1,000 students who are just as passionate about public relations as […]
So you followed the recruitment tips, and your Chapter is full of new members. Now what? While increasing membership is good, getting members actively involved in your Chapter is even better. Here are the “AEIOUs” of getting your members involved: Ask for Opinions If your meetings usually involve the executive board talking at the general membership, try making it more […]
There is an untapped resource for changing the face of the public relations profession and capitalizing on diversity within the industry—Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU). HBCUs are a source of accomplishment and great pride for the African-American community as well as the entire nation. Moreover, HBCUs are a hidden gem within public relations education. Throughout history, HBCUs have been […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
As the academic year winds down for many of us, it is easy to let inexpensive or even free professional development events and seminars fall through the cracks. Whether you are graduating, working in an internship this summer or continuing with classes, keeping up with professional development throughout the year will help deepen your experience and sharpen your skills. Below […]
Many of us graduating seniors around the country are working on finishing the last semester or quarters, passing on leadership positions to future leaders and enjoying our last few months as college students. It’s also important to start thinking about your career and the tools at your disposal to help in your job search. If you are graduating this spring, […]
Eric Leist is the executive vice president of Boston University’s PRSSA Chapter. He is a junior majoring in public relations and minoring in business administration. Find him on Twitter and check out his e-portfolio. Watch more than an hour of video content recapping the National Conference on BUPRSSA’s YouTube Channel. Few events can pry college students away from flip-flops, t-shirts […]
During the next several weeks, many of our members will finish up summer internships and get ready to head back to school. With moving, roommates, last-minute errands and vacations distracting us, it’s easy to lose focus by the end of an internship. However, it’s important to leave a lasting impression with your coworkers — one that will define you as […]
