The topic of paid internships comes around each year like Labor Day. Yet despite the frequency, companies still insist on internships that include no compensation or academic credit even though the Fair Labor Standards Act requires compensation. I have often written about the internships on behalf of the Public Relations Society of America and have not changed my opinion one […]
“My favorite thing about hosting a Conference was the opportunity to get students in the region together and let them experience a Conference,” said Wade Draper, Utah Valley University PRSSA Chapter President. “Many don’t get to go to National Conference, so it was great to give them that experience.” Networking is the backbone of any public relations professional and their […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Diversity Month Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts Courtney Lukitsch and Vice President of External Affairs Andrew Young, as well as Vice President of Digital Communication JaCey Yonke (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Be sure to join in August 29 for the next Twitter Chat as we discuss […]
Grab your phone. Set a reminder for five years from today: “APR time! I can do it!” The APR or Accreditation in Public Relations is a voluntary certification program for public relations professionals. The distinction of those three letters after your name sets you apart as a PR pro who has demonstrated broad knowledge, experience and professional judgment in the […]
With #PRSSANC officially 50 days away, it is time to start preparing for your trip to Boston! Check out these 50 things you should do in the next 50 days before Conference begins. Review the program online. Pick your “can’t miss” sessions. Follow speakers on social media. Plan your outfits — business professional and casual! Book your flight or plan […]
The elevator speech is one of many tools budding professionals and students should have in their repertoire. But don’t feel limited to only using your speech in an elevator. As fall approaches, you’d be surprised how many opportunities you might have to use those few rehearsed verses. Networking events, conferences, first-day-of-class introductions (raise your hand if you use the same […]
This year’s PRSSA Diversity Month Twitter chat, “University Diversity,” will be co-hosted by Courtney Lukitsch, the Owner and Principal of Gotham PR in New York and London. The August 16 conversation is set to begin at 9 p.m. EST. This year’s Twitter chat focuses on the benefits of diversity in the workplace and why it matters. Lukitsch has written several […]
I visited NBC Chicago in May to speak with executives about millennials and our futures. Millennials are often perceived as spending too much time on Facebook, taking erroneous amounts of selfies and expecting a corner office within the first few years of their jobs. I was there to meet with executives to dispel these misconceptions. I discovered the biggest misconception […]
Heather Whaling, CEO and founder of Geben Communication, takes the German root of her company’s name to heart. Geben, which means “to give,” focuses on providing its employees with a quality work experience. She also focuses on this meaning throughout other aspects of her life. Heather is an advocate for women and girls in the workforce, as well as the […]
Although it only happens once a year, it’s probably the best five days of any PRSSA member’s college career — National Conference. While this professional development event can be an amazing opportunity, the financial burden can often be a barrier in getting students there. Regardless if your Chapter aims to send two students or 20 students, fundraising can be an […]
