Let the job searching process begin! It’s that time of year again where many undergraduate students are starting the job hunt and dreading the most important part — the interview process. Interviews are intimidating because they are the determining factor of acceptance or rejection but the interview itself doesn’t have to be scary. Continue reading for the best practices on […]
As public relations professionals, we aren’t strangers to the idea of a busy lifestyle. We are constantly checking emails, staying ahead of industry trends and updating our very organized planners. And while we know how busy we are, it’s important to remember that others don’t have to. Why? Busyness doesn’t equal status. Where the notion of a leisurely lifestyle previously […]
Each year on the fourth Thursday of November, millions of Americans gather around the table in celebration of Thanksgiving. A common tradition is to go around the table and indicate something that each person is grateful for—family, friends, good health, fortune and the heralding in of an acceptable time to begin blasting Christmas music! During the past couple of weeks, […]
I struggled through my last internship. I was so excited to start it and I hoped to learn a lot from the company with which I was about to spend my summer. The company was cool, the environment was fun, the work was high in quality but for some reason I dreaded going into the office every day. Why was […]
As the days continue to cool and the brisk wind stirs the fallen leaves, nothing feels cozier than cuddling up by a fireplace with a blanket and warm drink. While some people’s warm drink of choice may be hot cocoa or tea, many people are welcoming the changing temperature with the staple drink of autumn — Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. […]
https://storify.com/prssanational/november-twitter-chat-publications-punctuation-and Thank you to everyone who participated in our Publications Month Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts Deirdre Breckenridge (@dbreakenridge,) Publications Editor in Chief (@natgloady) and Vice President of Digital Communication JaCey Yonke (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Be sure to join us for next Twitter chat.
The Student Affairs Department at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) defines student affairs as, “educational partnerships and academic support programs that promote student learning and help students integrate academic development and personal growth.” Student affairs professionals apply public relations without even knowing it. An advising center typically will host an event to encourage students to schedule an advising appointment. A […]
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a mentor is “a trusted counselor or guide.” However, a mentor is so much more. Through my experiences, both as a mentor and mentee, the relationship you craft with this individual goes beyond that. This person becomes a coach, cheerleader, adviser, confidant and, hopefully, a friend. My mentors have led me to career opportunities, pushed […]
The importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) involving environmental conservation is on the rise among consumers for a variety of reasons. Whether this is because of the world’s current environmental climate or the societal push to “go green,” consumers are becoming weary of the products and services they purchase. Millennials, especially, have been large contributors to businesses and organizations that […]
