This article is part of our 2022 District Conference coverage series. For more information on PRSSA District Conferences, click here. Boston University’s PRSSA Chapter is proud to host their 15th annual District Conference PR Advanced: Navigating an Unchartered Future on Saturday, February 12, 2022. How did you arrive at your conference theme and what can members expect to see at […]
While on the search for an internship that could lead to a full-time position, some students overlook the opportunities available on campus. Working as a student assistant for my university’s orientation program has given me the opportunity to learn skills many students will not encounter until their first day in the office after graduation. From sending emails to using the […]
Professionals in the public relations industry are masters in subjects that range from crafting the perfect pitch to producing enticing campaigns. PR experts are fluent in social media and can practically write a press release with their eyes closed. Inspired by @prgirlmanifesto’s “PR Pro Starter Kit” on Instagram, below is a list of valuable tools that many fellow professionals keep in their […]
Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter received the 2020–2021 Dr. F.H. Teahan Award for Outstanding Chapter during the 2021 PRSSA International Conference. Winning Outstanding Chapter recognizes Scripps PRSSA as the finest Chapter across the nation, a high honor that the entire Chapter was humbled to receive. However, the successes of Scripps PRSSA didn’t happen […]
Join PRSSA on September 22nd from 5–7:15 p.m. EDT for the 2021 Chapter Development Sessions. During these sessions, fellow Chapter leaders will speak on numerous topics and share their best practices for other Chapters to implement. In between sessions, participants will have the opportunity to network with hosting Chapter leaders as well as other participants in attendance. Registration for this […]
As the summer draws to a close, a new semester approaches with new opportunities. Whether you’re starting your professional career, searching for an internship or gaining a leadership position, you’ll want to nail every interview you walk into. After a year of practicing myself, below are the best tips I have picked up for interviewing. Before the interview: Schedule a […]
As a rising senior, I’ve grown to enjoy books that make me feel more prepared for life after college. ‘The real world’, as we like to call it. One day this summer, I found myself roaming through the local Barnes and Nobles in search of an enlightening tale on how to be successful. When I saw ‘The Only Book You […]
“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” I believe this quote to be true. Over the past month, I have experienced it firsthand. Like many college students, I began applying to numerous internships before my spring classes even ended. Unfortunately, I was not hired, and I was left wondering how I was going to utilize my summer. […]
Your personal brand is how people know or perceive you professionally, perhaps before they even meet you. It’s what people say about you when you’re not in the room. I am a tremendous advocate for personal branding, and I believe that it is one of the first things you should begin to develop when thinking about your career. Here are […]
A little over a year ago, my university was unexpectedly shut down out of an ‘abundance of caution’ amid the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, like a multitude of other universities. Not a week had passed when we received the email that stated we would be moving to virtual learning for the rest of the semester, followed by the cancellation of almost […]
