{"id":7314,"date":"2016-08-17T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=7314"},"modified":"2016-08-13T10:49:27","modified_gmt":"2016-08-13T14:49:27","slug":"the-benefits-of-joining-prsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2016\/08\/17\/the-benefits-of-joining-prsa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Joining PRSA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The transition from college to the real world can be really scary You now have to worry about paying bills, \u00a0finding a full-time job in your desired career field \u2014 the list goes on and on. One of the most valuable resources for young public relations professionals during this time is PRSA \u2014 PRSSA\u2019s parent organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

PRSA was chartered in 1947 and is now the world\u2019s largest group of public relations professionals. The Society\u2019s mission includes advocating for greater understanding of public relations, providing professional development opportunities and promoting ethics within the industry through the <\/span>PRSA Code of Ethics<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Kevin Trowbridge, a professor at Belmont University and co-chair of <\/span>PRSA Nashville\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Accreditation Committee, believes it is important for recent grads to look into joining PRSA. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>PRSSA and PRSA are among the best entry points into the profession,\u201d he said. \u201cGetting involved with PRSSA early in one\u2019s college career demonstrates a commitment to professional development that is impressive to many prospective employers.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

PRSSA, and PRSA allows young professionals to connect with colleagues who share the same passion in communications. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere are countless benefits of PRSA membership for the young, aspiring professional, including mentoring, networking, access to internship and job opportunities and, of course, on-going professional development,\u201d said Trowbridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students are also able to get a jump-start on joining PRSA as students in PRSSA. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPRSSA members don\u2019t have to wait until they graduate to get involved with PRSA,\u201d Trowbridge said. \u201cI encourage students to attend local Chapter meetings, volunteer to serve at local Chapter events and begin making connections with local professionals.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

PRSSA National Immediate Past President Laura Daronatsy has gotten a head start on becoming an active PRSA member by volunteering with her local Chapter,<\/span> PRSA Colorado<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>and joining<\/span> PRSA New Pros Section<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGo into every position or opportunity with a team player attitude,\u201d said Daronatsy in an email. \u201cBe thoughtful, kind and have a positive attitude \u2014 it’ll go farther than you think.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the future may seem daunting, PRSA is there to help new young professionals prepare for the future.<\/p>\n

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Cayli Allen is a public relations major at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where she serves as the Chapter secretary of PRSSA and is a member of PRSSA National\u2019s Industry News Committee. She also works in the marketing department of RFD-TV and plans to go into the entertainment field. You can chat with her on Twitter: <\/span><\/i>@Cayli_Allen<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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