There are many public relations companies that offer six-month internship programs to students. These are a good opportunity for undergraduates and graduates to hone their skills and expand their knowledge. These companies have a wide network of clients who work in various industries such as cloud technology, enterprise security, financial services technology, healthcare, innovation, corporate reputation, transformation and consumer products […]
There are many important things to consider when applying for an internship or job. There are the basic requirements like salary and location but there is another important piece to the puzzle—company culture. Many people emphasize the importance of company culture; however, few people know how to find the right one. Get to know yourself. Knowing yourself will make it […]
The job and internship hunt is aggressive. It’s competitive and stressful and college students everywhere are trying to strategically set themselves apart from the pile of resumes. In my case, I have one semester left until graduation. My two minors are completed, I have one class left in my major and my course load for spring is light with the […]
As writers, we are constantly working to improve our work. We want to keep up with trends, develop new topics, fulfill new ideas and create work that has a lasting impact on those who read it. Here are my top five tips to help strengthen your own writing. Read, read, read. One of the best ways I have found to […]
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Special Session: Community From Tragedy: The Story of the Boston Marathon Bombing Presenters: T.K. Skenderian, Boston Athletic Association, Heather Abbott, Marathon Survivor Recep: In this session, we gained a first-hand perspective on the tragedies that struck the Boston community on April 15, 2013 and how from a tragedy can rise a new-meaning. While communicating during these times is essential, the […]
I was blessed with the opportunity to attend the PRSSA National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts two weeks ago. It was a trip that I will never forget! From the public relations professionals to the people who are studying Public Relations just like me. I met some outstanding leaders and future superstars in the communications world. This blog will focus primarily […]
You’ve made it into your school’s public relations program — congratulations! Now it’s time to plan your classes and schedule to make sure that you graduate with the right skills and internship experience. Enrolling in a minor can give you valuable skills from your undergrad experience. But why is it important? Do employers care about minors? Griffiths is the career […]
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Session: Mitigating and Gladiating: Crisis Management Presenter: Judy Smith, Founder and President of Smith & Company Recap: Olivia Pope, the main character of the hit television drama Scandal, is an inspiration to countless aspiring public relations professionals. In the moments when we must handle crises, many of us do as Olivia and her team at Pope & Associates do—we put […]
I’m currently taking a public relations case study course in which every class we discuss and examine some of PR’s best and worst moments. Topics have ranged from consumer products and health communication, to social marketing campaigns and community relation cases. Since starting this course, I have greatly developed my sense of what makes a good versus bad case study. […]
Session: Beyond the PR Stunt: Creativity in PR Jobs You Didn’t Know Existed Presenter: Michael DiSalvo, Vice President, Ogilvy Recap: Michael DiSalvo challenged society’s and students’ view of public relations in his engaging session about finding creativity in unlikely and some of the most, in his words, “uncool” sectors of the industry. DiSalvo highlighted that some of the best public […]
