As a soon-to-be public relations professional, I am always looking to grow my network, whether it be at my university, my current internship or during my travels. I recently concluded my semester abroad in Melbourne, Australia. While school was my main priority abroad, I also used my time in a new foreign environment to grow my global network. My classes […]
In the third installment of the “Life After College” webinar series, Ray Kotcher, Fellow PRSA, senior partner and chairman at Ketchum, facilitated a conversation with Ron Culp, Fellow PRSA, professional director of DePaul University’s public relations and advertising graduate program. The conversation centered on how to build a strong LinkedIn profile to complement your resume when you begin the job […]
Since taking office in June, I’ve had the chance to hear from many of you about your career development questions. You have asked me about resumes; how to find internships, (hint: start with the Internship Center); and writing cover letters. Actually, I’ve received more questions about cover letters than anything else. I took your questions and concerns to communications expert […]
This January, PRSSA is hosting its first-ever Career Development Month. Everything this month revolves around one central theme: “Launch Your Career.” As public relations pre-professionals, we are all eager to learn and network in these formative college years so that when it’s our time to enter the workforce, we’ll do so successfully. Whether you’re looking to launch your career by […]
With the launch of LinkedIn’s Connected app last month comes the question, “Should I download this or not?” Three PRSSA members share their impressions and usefulness of the app below. Star rating: 4.7 out of 5 For those who love LinkedIn, prepare to obsess over LinkedIn’s new app, Connected. As an aspiring public relations professional, I always like to maintain a […]
As the most popular social network for job-seekers and professionals, LinkedIn can be fairly confusing, and there’s not much help available through the site. Worry not—below are some of the best tips to ensure your profile is as visible and searchable as possible. How to optimize your profile 1. Customize your URL Rather than having a complex URL full of […]
Social media brings people together. While we use it in our daily lives to stay connected with family and friends, we also can use it as a digital tool for networking within the public relations industry. Here are a few ways to start using social media to build your network: Follow up after meeting. Make the connection, exchange business cards […]
LinkedIn is one of the most underused tools for students and professionals. You can make connections, participate in discussions, search for jobs and more. According to the LinkedIn website, it operates the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 100 million members in more than 200 countries and territories. That’s a huge network for professionals and students […]
A series of blog posts discussing new things in social media and how Chapters can take advantage. Number One: LinkedIn Gets a Makeover and YouTube Allows Easier Editing LinkedIn LinkedIn has recently released its first major enhancement since the introduction of “Groups” in August 2008. The new features are intended to make the look and feel of the entire site […]
