What You Could Be Doing This Summer to Improve We’ve all been there — it’s summer, classes are out and you want to continue building your resume. If you don’t have an internship, what else can you do? The options for online learning opportunities are endless, but which ones are worth your time? I’m here to help. It’s important to […]
What do you expect going into an internship? Internships are a big deal. Before you dive right into one, it’s important to acknowledge what you’re expecting. What I expected. Even with knowing each internship works differently, I thought I would have the stereotypical internship experience and would be making coffee, fetching snacks, grabbing lunch, running all sorts of errands. Even […]
This past semester led to a new and unusual college experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. My bedroom became my classroom and my class discussions became Zoom breakout rooms. As the world moved virtual, I wondered what the future of internships would hold. As a college student, internships are a vital way to gain real-world experience. I was interviewing and […]
As interviewing season approaches, PRSSA members prepare to put their best foot forward and secure an internship or job. A great interview can elevate an applicant to the top of the list, and a bad interview can take a candidate out of the running. This month, I sat down with Assistant Dean for Administration & Student Services of the Petit […]
Cover letters are one of the most important elements of the application process. A strong cover letter can place you ahead of the applicant pool, while a poor cover letter can take you out of the running. This month, I sat down with Erin Pope to discuss how students can create stand-out cover letters. Pope is a media relations specialist […]
Tailoring your resume to each position you apply for may seem like a daunting task. But a few simple things can help you perfect your resume for different internships or jobs. Follow these tips to create a resume that will always stay at the top of the pile of applicants. What do you include in your resume? What advice do […]
Recruiters and human resources staff are often overlooked but are vital to a career in public relations. For many companies, these are the people who decide if your résumé is “worth” sending on to the desired internal teams. For this reason, it is important to network with these professionals when you’re at PRSSA, PRSA or other networking events, as they […]
Resumes are consistently a hot topic among PRSSA students. Length, format, design and content are all issues that students struggle with. But, a strong resume is crucial to experiencing success in the internship market. This month, I sat down with Jessica Bernot, a senior account executive at Landau Public Relations in Cleveland, to discuss what students should consider when developing […]
