By Ceci Edelberg At some point in my college career, I decided that junior year was the year of relationships and internships. I’ve been saying I would have a “junior-year boyfriend” and a good junior-year summer internship since I was a freshman. So far, we have been 50% successful, and my only important announcement…… Continue reading Finding a Boyfriend and an Internship are Kind of the Same
Category: First Day on the Job
Surprising Ways a PR Pro’s Appearance Can Matter
By Katie Brenneman Public Relations is part of any business. While every company that exists relies on interacting with people, at some point, the matter of presenting the company accurately and positively comes into play. That’s the goal of PR – to build awareness and spread an organization’s narrative in a positive light. Just…… Continue reading Surprising Ways a PR Pro’s Appearance Can Matter
Career Advice for New College Graduates
By John Millen Congratulations on your college graduation! You might have heard amazing commencement speeches with advice on your role in changing the world; on thinking globally but acting locally; on finding your bliss and living your dreams. That is all good and inspirational advice. You should follow your dreams. But as a veteran…… Continue reading Career Advice for New College Graduates
Accepting the Agency Rose: My Pandemic Job Search
Yes, I’m here for the right (PR)easons. By Alyssa Damato Long before starting my career in public relations, I heard *the* phrase for the first time. A phrase that many people have mixed feelings towards. One that you can either label as cliche, or take advantage of to excel in your career. The phrase? “It’s…… Continue reading Accepting the Agency Rose: My Pandemic Job Search
Tips for Entering the PR Field During the Pandemic
The entire job market has been impacted by the pandemic, and the PR industry has felt its effects deeply. Some PR agencies have been working overtime to showcase their clients’ COVID-19 protocols and issues, while others had to furlough employees during client downturns. Now that businesses are attempting to figure out the “new normal,” the…… Continue reading Tips for Entering the PR Field During the Pandemic
The Role of Confidence in a PR Interview
With any job interview comes an influx of nerves and fear; you want to impress the hiring manager and show you’re the best possible candidate for the job. However, if you’re seeking a career in public relations, you might want to approach the interviewing process a little differently. In order to be successful as a…… Continue reading The Role of Confidence in a PR Interview
5 Ways to Overcome Challenges New PR Pros Face
By Tim Johnson Whether you enter the profession right out of college or transition from another area, you will face challenges when starting your communications career. Here are five of those challenges and how you can turn them into opportunities: 1. Learn quickly. When you start out, your colleagues and clients will likely know more…… Continue reading 5 Ways to Overcome Challenges New PR Pros Face
10 College Habits To Drop Before Getting Hired
By Rilind Elezaj You finally got yourself a college degree. For the past few years, your college campus has been your entire universe. Your life revolves around this educational sanctuary and now the time has come to close this chapter in your life and move on to the next one. The moment college ends, your…… Continue reading 10 College Habits To Drop Before Getting Hired
The Intern: Keys to Success
By Lindsey Barber You’ve landed a new internship. Congratulations! Now what? Impressing the interviewers is only the first step. Now comes the hard (or exciting) part – demonstrating that the company made the correct choice in giving you a chance. Public Relations, particularly in the agency setting, is a fast paced world, often leaving new…… Continue reading The Intern: Keys to Success
4 College Excuses That Don’t Fly in the Workplace
By Ben Butler We’ve all heard the excuses in college for why someone didn’t have something done when it was due. Something that continues to shock me, however, is that people are still using these excuses in the workplace. Here’s the bottom line though: hiding behind college-grade excuses in the workplace stunts your growth as…… Continue reading 4 College Excuses That Don’t Fly in the Workplace