Do you know what it takes to break into public relations? Do you have the survival skills that will put you on a trajectory for success? Are you ready to take risks, accept challenges and see the rewards? “The Survivor’s Guide to Public Relations,” the San Jose State University Chapter PRSSA Regional Activity, March 19–20, has an exciting line-up of […]
During the summer, we posted about how to increase the value of your PRSSA membership to get the most for your money. This time around, we found that since it’s a different time of the year, you have different opportunities to participate in and further add value to your membership. Here’s a checklist of things you can do before completing […]
The following is a guest post from, Kimberly Ciesla, Rowan University Chapter President. In PRSSA, students are exposed to a number of opportunities to lead. But often times, teams don’t work together as cohesively as they could because leaders make common mistakes that can break down the morale of the team. During PRSA’s recent webinar, Getting to Great Leadership and […]
You are invited to the Oral Roberts University PRSSA Regional Activity, “Front Row Seat 2010: Your Ticket to the Sports and Entertainment Industries.” Festivities will begin with a welcome party at the Hilton Tulsa Southern Hills on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. Come to mingle with PRSA members, faculty and other students from the eight state regions while enjoying […]
What’s the latest and greatest in social media? How do you decide between a career in agency and corporate public relations? Do you know the difference between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan? The answers to all these questions and more will be revealed at the Illinois State University PRSSA Regional Activity “Enhancing Your PRofession.” This Regional […]
Because blogging is the cost effective and seems easy to use, it often attracts people as a great medium to reach their audience. However, effective blogging takes time and strategy. Therein lies a visible problem PRSSA Chapters are coming across as they use social media to communicate: What do we blog about and how do we keep people coming back? […]
What if you’re VP of Communications for a children’s toy manufacturer that was just in the news for a distributing a children’s toy with harmful defects. As a PR professional, what would you do? How would you respond? What if one of your co-workers is interacting in social media to promote and praise your company’s product without disclosing his or […]
Many of us graduating seniors around the country are working on finishing the last semester or quarters, passing on leadership positions to future leaders and enjoying our last few months as college students. It’s also important to start thinking about your career and the tools at your disposal to help in your job search. If you are graduating this spring, […]
In 2009, the public relations industry had to change and adapt to meet the growing needs of companies and organizations in the midst of one of the worst recessions in the country’s history. In the next year, our profession will continue to evolve. These changes directly impact those seeking a career in the profession. Here are some trends to look […]
With finals wrapping up for most of us, the semester break is a great time to gain writing experience. Below I’ve listed several opportunities to contribute your work and in turn, gain a sample for your portfolio. Your portfolio should have different writing samples, so consider writing for a variety of these outlets. FORUM. If you’re looking to write about […]
