By Ali Burleson Who is the woman behind @GirlBossTown? Robyn DelMonte is the self-proclaimed “internet’s agent,” and she does it all within the scope of her preferred social media platform, TikTok. A content creator and social media influencer, DelMonte is a leading public relations professional, yet until recently, she did it all for free…… Continue reading The Ultimate PR Girl Boss: Robyn DelMonte
Category: Guest Post
Handling A Job Search–with Eminem’s Help
By Michael Shmarak A weird thing happened when I went to work a few weeks ago—I got laid off. I say “weird” knowing full well layoffs are not all weird or humorous—they stink badly. Having been laid off before, I find solace that I have been through this process once before, and know I…… Continue reading Handling A Job Search–with Eminem’s Help
What Matters in an Interview
By Erica Swerdlow In the past 30+ years of working in public relations and communications, specifically at agencies, I have had the complex but rewarding task of hiring people in all types of positions; complex because it has always been difficult for me to find the right formula that helps find the right fit,…… Continue reading What Matters in an Interview
Lessons from Leaders I Admire
By Torod B. Neptune Great leadership is one of those things that can be difficult to define, but you know it when you experience it yourself. That’s one of the reasons why it is so valuable for aspiring leaders to have mentor figures who can teach them and help them grow. I’ve been lucky…… Continue reading Lessons from Leaders I Admire
The On-Ramp to Writing Success
Great writing example fosters great insights for writers and citizens. By Jill O’Mahony Stewart Maybe it’s because I’m from Pennsylvania. Maybe it’s because I love infrastructure [really, I do; it’s another story, though]. Or maybe it’s because I teach writing and I LOVE good examples like this one. Whatever the reason, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s…… Continue reading The On-Ramp to Writing Success
Navigating PR as a Student and Future Professional
By Avery Marelli As college students, we have all, at one point or another, doubted the direction we were going in. You may recall having asked yourself if you were on the right path or perhaps faced the daunting thought that you were not making enough of an impact. Subsequently, we live in an…… Continue reading Navigating PR as a Student and Future Professional
Congrats to the Class of 2023: Advice For Them and My Younger Self
By Christina Steed This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending DePaul University’s graduation ceremony. I hadn’t attended before even though I’ve been an adjunct professor since 2019. The stars aligned. I was in town. And I was able to secure some ceremony regalia last minute. I was also able to make it…… Continue reading Congrats to the Class of 2023: Advice For Them and My Younger Self
“We Evolve” – Women in Communication
By Siona Chibber Five established women leaders of the communication field recently shared their candid views on careers and tips for successful leadership with DePaul University communication students from PR and advertising courses of Nina Abnee and Ron Culp as well as several DePaul PRSSA leaders. Now in its sixth year, this year’s panel…… Continue reading “We Evolve” – Women in Communication
Beginner’s Guide to Getting a Job When You Have Limited Experience
By David Albritton Ok college students – let’s talk about ways to help you find a great job after you graduate – even if you have limited experience. This is often perplexing situation for many students because some employers want you to already have experience by the time you apply for their open role(s). Not…… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Getting a Job When You Have Limited Experience
The ‘Feminization’ of PR
By Siona Chibber When I switched my major to public relations and began participating in PR/Advertising events and classes, I quickly noticed many of the people in these careers were women. I was shocked by this because I had never heard of a job consisting primarily of women over men. Especially considering that PR…… Continue reading The ‘Feminization’ of PR