We have reached the point in our academic careers where going to class and getting good grades is no longer enough. There is now the added expectation of networking and finding an internship that allows you to apply all that you have learned while acquiring new skills from the professionals you are working with. ThoughContinue reading “Making a Difference for All the Difference: Landing the Perfect Internship through PRSSA”
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5 Ways to Network Like a Pro
Networking is a critical skill to have that many people struggle with. Improving your networking skills can make all the difference and help you get your foot in the door. Here a few tips to keep in mind: Be Prepared Before attending a networking event or meeting always do your research. Make sure that youContinue reading “5 Ways to Network Like a Pro”
5 Blogging Do’s and Don’ts
If you like writing, or want to sharpen your skills, writing a blog is fun and beneficial. To write a well-organized and purposeful blog, here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind! Don’ts: Don’t use too much content. You do not want to overwhelm your readers. Keep it simple and they’ll be moreContinue reading “5 Blogging Do’s and Don’ts”
Break Through the Interview: A Recap of the Interview Skill Slam
The word ‘interview’ often makes people cringe. Interviewers can be intimidating, stressful, and can make you rethink what you should and shouldn’t have put on your resume. People walk into interviews never fully knowing what to expect, and never fully able to figure out whether the words “we’ll be in touch” mean you got theContinue reading “Break Through the Interview: A Recap of the Interview Skill Slam”
Spring Into Success: 4 Tips to Make The Most of Spring Break
Finally, it’s time to relax after a busy first half of the semester—spring break is here! In between basking in the glow of the sun (or not…where is warm weather?) or just the glow of your computer screen, this time is also a great opportunity to work on your professional brand. Here are some tipsContinue reading “Spring Into Success: 4 Tips to Make The Most of Spring Break”
Short, Sweet and To the Point – Tips for Successful Blogging
Gone are the days when a blog post was simply used as an outlet for one’s thoughts. Sure, these blog posts still exist; but bloggers have taken to the social media channel to further act as journalists, reviewers, and opinion leaders. Anyone can write a blog post – but who wants to attach his orContinue reading “Short, Sweet and To the Point – Tips for Successful Blogging”
#UDPRIntern: The Five Do’s and Don’ts of Interning for a Small Business
When did you realize you were meant to work in public relations? This past winter, I interned for The SuperNutritionist (SN), a nutritionist business based on Long Island. My favorite part of the experience? Getting a rush knowing I was helping a small business owner thrive in today’s economy through my social media strategies. ThatContinue reading “#UDPRIntern: The Five Do’s and Don’ts of Interning for a Small Business”
#UDPRIntern: #UDWinter At Home– Not Boring When You’re Exploring
Recently, my social media feeds have been chock-full of study abroad pictures, tweets about UD’s first snowfall of 2015 and the top ten reasons to spend winter session at Delaware. But what about all of those students reading social updates from their living rooms? What about everyone that opted not to pack up their bags,Continue reading “#UDPRIntern: #UDWinter At Home– Not Boring When You’re Exploring”
A beginner’s guide to making the most of Night With the Pros
“Whenever and wherever you can, network.” Stephanie Mantegna, a PR professional, gave this advice to a room of excited students at last year’s Night With the Pros. As this year’s #NWTP approaches our Chapter, there are a few networking tips for beginners you should know to ensure you stand out from the crowd. Often theContinue reading “A beginner’s guide to making the most of Night With the Pros”
Fall Field Trip: PRSSA-UD Visits iHeartMedia
One of the biggest challenges in most people’s lives is choosing a career path. In fact, there are a ton of different jobs out there that most people are unaware of. That’s why when a select few PRSSA members, myself included, had the chance to go behind the scenes on November 3 and visit iHeartMedia’sContinue reading “Fall Field Trip: PRSSA-UD Visits iHeartMedia”
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