It’s interview time, and your nerves are heightened. You want to make the best possible impression on the hiring managers. After finally getting through all of their questions, it’s almost time to breathe a sigh of relief when they ask if you have any questions for them. This may seem like a signifier of the end of the interview, but […]
The term “dress for the job you want” is a popular phrase used when referring to job interviews. However, when interviewing for a remote position, it is not the best idea to show up in your lounge clothes. While perks of remote work include the ability to wear less formal clothes, you want to make sure you make a good […]
Getting a start in the world of public relations (PR) can be daunting. If you’re a new PR professional with your foot in the door, you may be wondering how to manage your day-to-day tasks while upskilling your strategic know-how. Here’s my advice, as someone who was recently in your shoes. To impress your superiors, you must have a thorough […]
The field of public relations is dynamic, with different paths for everyone. With numerous options for those entering the job search, it can be overwhelming to decide where to take your next steps. That is how I felt entering my senior year of college. I was at a loss. I did not know where I wanted to take my career. […]
Everyone always says internships are “good experience,” but what does that even mean? Today — July 28, 2022 — is National Intern Day, so naturally, I wanted to share a blog post about internships. With this being what seems like Progression’s most published topic, I looked back on our previous articles to see what could possibly be left to say […]
Public Relations is one of the most complicated, diverse, and impactful fields someone can enter. Not only do you have to be a “people person,” but you also have to be a storyteller, writer, creator, social media expert, and communicator. With all of their different responsibilities, PR professionals have the opportunity to make a huge difference. Still, knowing how to […]
Graduation is an exciting moment for college students, but there is also a lot of uncertainty that comes with it. Many students are nervous to enter the “real world,” and can you blame them? For most college graduates, school has been their primary focus for years. Now, they have to adjust to a new lifestyle. Whether you’re starting a full-time […]
Business owners know Instagram and TikTok are the way to go for today’s marketing, but they don’t understand how to do it. That’s why they turn to you, someone who probably spends too much time on the platforms anyway. They think social media marketing will come as second nature to you. Except, oops: it doesn’t. The thought of running a […]
Psychotic women, love-struck men, drama, outrageous TV personalities, and endless gossip all come to mind when thinking about the reality television show “The Bachelor.” The series follows one man on his “journey for love” as he dates 30 women simultaneously in order to find “the one.” Although not what might initially come to mind, there are powerful lessons public relations […]
You’ve put in the work and have your degree, but now you’re stepping into the professional world, and you feel that you don’t have the experience necessary for a “real job.” And how could you? When most employers want you to have a degree plus ten years of experience, all while being young, hip, and creative; the task can seem […]
