August Twitter Chat “Getting Prepared for A Successful PRSSA Year” Recap

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Twitter Chat of the 2013-2014 school year. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-hosts President Brian Price and vice president of public relations, Ben Butler (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account), for leading the conversation. Join us on September 24 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter chat: “Ethics and PRSSA” with […]

Intern Talk: Crafting a Standout Résumé

Intern Talk: Crafting a Standout Résumé

The process of applying for jobs can be overwhelming due to the many variables – especially with résumés – that can affect your hiring potential. If you prepare and research in advance, it is much easier to craft a résumé that stands out among the rest. Remember that it’s not all about you On its surface, a résumé is documentation of your professional […]

“Foodie” Frenzy: Five Great Places to Grab Some Grub While at the PRSSA 2013 National Conference

“Foodie” Frenzy: Five Great Places to Grab Some Grub While at the PRSSA 2013 National Conference

Getting excited for the PRSSA 2013 National Conference in Philadelphia? If you’ve started researching your stay, you may have been overwhelmed with the abundance of unique restaurants and delicious eating out options the diverse City of Brotherly Love offers. The Conference Committee has done their homework and compiled a list of a few offerings conveniently located near the Loews Philadelphia […]

How to Pitch PRSSA Membership

How to Pitch PRSSA Membership

PRSSA offers invaluable professional development opportunities geared specifically toward public relations students. Although more than 11,000 students are part of the Society, there are still many students who could find great value in PRSSA but have yet to join. Here are four key tips to help you pitch PRSSA to potential members. Consider it an opportunity to practice pitching for […]

Part II: Another Chicken Dinner – 10+ Etiquette Tips at the Table

Part II: Another Chicken Dinner – 10+ Etiquette Tips at the Table

This is Part II of “Business Etiquette FUN-damentals,” a three-part series for Progressions.  In my last Progressions post about business etiquette, I shared some overarching explanations and underlying philosophies about etiquette and then shared six tips for networking at cocktail parties. In today’s post, I’d like to share 10 tips about attending those fabulous “rubber chicken dinners” that we’re often […]