As our members prepare for the PRSSA 2012 National Conference in San Francisco in October, members of the 2012-2013 National Committee shared what about the Conference they are most excited about. [quote]“I am really looking forward to seeing members engage in the different sessions. We have some awesome speakers and plenty of opportunities to learn about all aspects of the […]
The following is a Q&A between FORUM Editor in Chief Ashley Mauder and Jennifer Braner, an account/media intern at marketing and brand communications agency Harris D. McKinney. Braner graduated from DePaul University in 2012, where she served as the vice president of Chapter programming. Since graduating, Braner continues to serve as a mentor to PRSSA members and assisting her alma […]
Take a moment to think about how many “awesome” people are in your PRSSA network across the nation… you may have pictured a few people who are familiar faces in the @PRSSANational or #PRSSA Twitter feed, maybe some friendly faces you miss from last year’s National Conference, or possibly even some mentors who have graduated and transitioned into full-time jobs. However, […]
LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social media networks and is the go-to social network for professionals and networking. It is important for students to maintain a presence on LinkedIn for several reasons, including: promoting yourself, connecting with professionals, searching for jobs and more. This professional network can land anyone a job if used in the right way. When building or improving your LinkedIn profile, focus […]
Summer internships are one of the most valuable ways to gain professional experience to put on your resume. However, most internships end a few weeks before the fall semester starts. It’s tempting to turn into a couch potato during those final summer days, catching up on your television shows and not getting up from the couch except to get more […]
School is over for the summer and you are ready to begin your internship or job. You might not have yet thought of your plans for next fall–but are there things you should do during summer to prepare for the upcoming school year? The answer is yes. Read the great advice below from members of the 2011-2012 National Committee on […]
As aspiring public relations professionals, we have lofty dreams of one day graduating, moving to an exciting city and doing … wait, what exactly is it we’ll be doing after this? The truth is, we gain public relations knowledge from classes, hoard experience from internships and plant the seeds of a fruitful network by being active in PRSSA. But in […]
In my experience, not ONE of the jobs I scored in my public relations career was a public listing or posting. This may be the case for you, as well. Here’s how you can find and even create your dream job beyond the want ads. 1. Seek People Ask yourself where you really want to work and identify the person you would […]
