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”
How to Take a Break and Get Ahead: Winter Session Recap
Overwhelmed with the amount of free time on your hands during the lengthy winter vacations we get here at UD? To those opposed to kicking back by the cozy fire, there’s actually a lot that can be accomplished in just two short months. I, personally, couldn’t let the opportunity of UD’s winter session pass meContinue reading “How to Take a Break and Get Ahead: Winter Session Recap”
#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: 4 Tips For The End of Winter Session
As time races forward toward the coming semester, my winter session dreams begin to dwindle. No longer am I able to brag that my possibilities are draped out like clothes on a line, just waiting to be experienced over winter session. Now mother hen is calling us back in for the “serious” stuff…classes. Oh yeah…andContinue reading “#UDPRIntern: 4 Tips For The End of Winter Session”
#UDPRintern: The 5 Dos and Don’ts of an Interview
Winter break is the perfect time to get ahead in advancing your career by searching for a summer internship. It’s the time to reach out to all those obscure family friends in your industry of choice for references, scour the internet and to tweak your resume. Once all the applications are sent, the next stepContinue reading “#UDPRintern: The 5 Dos and Don’ts of an Interview”