The PRSSA 2013 National Assembly Taught Me …

The PRSSA 2013 National Assembly Taught Me …

Every year, PRSSA members from around the country gather to share ideas in Chapter Officer Sessions, participate in Leadership Training Sessions and make important decisions about the future of our Society by participating in the annual National Assembly. This year’s event was held from April 4-7 in Albuquerque, NM. We asked on Twitter what you learned from attending National Assembly. […]

Three Tips for Making the Most out of a Networking Event

Many networking opportunities exist for students, such as conferences, conventions, mentor shadowing days and agency tours. It is important to shine at these events, as the connections you make could later help your professional career.  Here are three tips to consider when attending your next networking event. Do Your Research Before going to your event, take a look at who […]

Five Steps to a Professional Online Portfolio

Five Steps to a Professional Online Portfolio

In the past, a hard copy of your résumé may have been enough to get your dream position; now, employers want more. With all of today’s advances in technology, students are able to not only provide a detailed résumé of their achievements, but also an online portfolio that can showcase some of their finest work. Online portfolios allow future employees […]

Gaining Connections and Jobs through LinkedIn

Gaining Connections and Jobs through LinkedIn

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 […]

November Twitter Chat Highlights: Internships

We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the November PRSSA Twitter chat. PRSSA would especially like to thank Aaron Brown, managing director at Fahlgren Mortine, for joining the chat to provide his professional advice. Additionally, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Internships/ Job Services, Joe Clarkson, FORUM Editor in Chief, Amy Bishop and Vice President of Public […]