Public Relations: Is it for you?
With the countless career options offered today, what makes public relations different from the rest? From the moment I learned the basics of public relations, I knew that it is the right field for me. But now the question is, is public relations right for you? Some qualities of public relations professionals: Curiosity to learn [...]
The Blogosphere is Ready for You
PR college students are compatible to athletes. Our resumes are our stats. How many internships have you had? How many followers do you have on Twitter? How many connections do you have on Linkedin? It’s all about the numbers. Blogging is an easy, fun and free resource to up your stats and get hired. Blogs [...]
Utilizing Social Media in a Positive, Professional Way
Times have changed. Media transparency in accordance with the public is at its highest because of the onslaught of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. These platforms are used for more than just finding friends, but can be vital tools for connecting with future employers and building a personal brand. With Twitter: Be [...]
The Must-Know Rules of PR
On Oct. 24, 2012, PRSSA SDSU hosted Emily Aschbrenner, a team member from the fabulous Elle Communications public relations firm. During her presentation, she shared some of the difficult realities every public relations professional will face at some point in his or her career, which was beneficial to chapter members. We all know that being a [...]
Tips to Land Your Dream PR Job
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Don’t be. With these helpful tips you can be sure to stand out from your competition and land your dream PR job: Research: Do your homework! I cannot emphasize this enough. It’s common sense to browse through the company’s website and be aware of its clients, but to take it [...]
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation! Oh My!
I have to admit, when I declared my major as public relations, I honestly did not know if I could pull off the infamous (for lack of a better term) grammar, spelling and punctuation test, which is otherwise known as the GSP. The atmosphere that the test creates is a nervous and worried one. According [...]
Legendary Advice
This is my second year with PRSSA and I have been blessed with so many opportunities. The biggest of all was attending National Conference for the first time this year. While at conference, I was able to meet other public relations majors from different parts of the country. I learned so much from all of [...]
Who, What, Wear
Plunging necklines, sheer miniskirts, and crop tops? All trends from this year’s Spring/Summer 2012 Paris Fashion Week that you should not be wearing to a formal entry level Public Relations interview. This in no way means you must compromise your passion for all things fashion. There are certain taboos that one would not want to fall [...]
Make the Most Out of Your Internship
You’re not going to have the best days every single day of your internship, but try your
best to keep a smile on. Always be willing to help out and go out of your way if you have to. The
intern that all companies want is someone who is approachable, reliable and a joy to be around.
Connections are the Key to Success
Public relations is a very stressful world, but when that stress is something that you love and enjoy being a part of, it almost makes it worth all of the late nights and dark circles under your eyes.
