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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How To Make The Most Of Your Summer
While school is in session we find ourselves daydreaming about being able to relax by the pool, stay out and sleep in as late as we want and catch up with old high school friends. Although, more often than not, we wind up hitting a slump mid break and start missing college. Of course weContinue reading “How To Make The Most Of Your Summer”
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”
3 Books to Read for Aspiring PR Professionals
In the public relations field, writing is one of the most important tools we have. However, instead of creating content, we can turn to books from some leaders in the field for meaningful advice. Here are only a few of the inspiring and informational books that the PR world has to offer. Each one ofContinue reading “3 Books to Read for Aspiring PR Professionals”
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”
5 Ways To Make The Most of Your Semester
All too often my fellow students and I rush through classes with one goal: make it to the end of the semester. Semester after semester we push through, until we finally reach that pinnacle point: graduation. But what happens to the in-between? After all, isn’t the point of college to prepare us for the careerContinue reading “5 Ways To Make The Most of Your Semester”
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”
Heather Tansley, Communications Specialist: Taking A Leap and Finding Her Passion
If you asked Heather Tansley what she wanted to do with her life as she entered college, her answer would have had no trace of the words “communications.” In fact, Tansley started school at the University of Delaware with a major in Neuroscience, planning to enter the medical field. So how exactly did TansleyContinue reading “Heather Tansley, Communications Specialist: Taking A Leap and Finding Her Passion”
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