By Tracy Infante Building a career in public relations requires a host of skills, the foundation of which often begins with furthering education. However, there are specific skills, in a high-pressure career, that may not necessarily be taught in a classroom. Public Relations is a blend of technical and interpersonal skills, you’ve got to…… Continue reading From Producing Events To Managing Perceptions: How Event Skills Can Benefit Your PR Career
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Building Your PR Skillset: Suggested Skills For Aspiring Professionals
By Kenya Grooms Standing out in the ever-evolving world of public relations requires more than just a knack for crafting catchy press releases. It’s about weaving a tapestry of skills that paints a positive, powerful image for your brand. From mastering the art of communication to deftly managing media relations, the journey to becoming…… Continue reading Building Your PR Skillset: Suggested Skills For Aspiring Professionals
Five Years from Now: Your Career, Your Choice
By David Albritton Ok…let’s be honest with ourselves. How many of us actually planned out the last five years of our careers? As much as we might like to believe we had every aspect of our working lives covered, the fact is, most people don’t plan ahead that far. Many of us often don’t…… Continue reading Five Years from Now: Your Career, Your Choice
Common Red Flags In PR Job Background Checks And How To Address Them
By Christian Moore Landing your ideal position in public relations demands more than an impressive résumé and dynamic interview skills; it also hinges on acing the background check. With the market as competitive as it is, aspiring PR professionals need to recognize potential pitfalls in this pivotal stage and adeptly address them if they’re…… Continue reading Common Red Flags In PR Job Background Checks And How To Address Them
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What’s in a Name[tag]?
By Jill O’Mahony Stewart Special events are wonderful. And a lot of work. Special events showcase your organization and provide networking opportunities for hosts and guests alike. Whether you are deep into your first job or your first internship, there’s a good chance you’ll be responsible for the organizing those name tags. As a…… Continue reading What’s in a Name[tag]?
Preparing for My Senior Year of College
By Madi Reifler It’s safe to say that all journeys must end, including my time at Grand Valley State University. I will be a senior this fall and while I have been looking forward to graduating college, it is a bittersweet feeling. In the months leading up to the first day of the semester,…… Continue reading Preparing for My Senior Year of College
D-Day: A Debt We Can Never Forget
Throughout my career, I’ve been a news junkie. It didn’t take too long to realize how so much of what happens today relates to history. I often refer back to something I learned long ago from friend Bruce Weindruch, founder of The History Factory: “You have to understand the past if you’re planning for…… Continue reading D-Day: A Debt We Can Never Forget
Career Advice for New College Graduates
By John Millen Congratulations on your college graduation! You may have heard amazing commencement speeches with advice on your role in changing the world; on thinking globally but acting locally; on finding your bliss and living your dreams. That is all good and inspirational advice. You should follow your dreams. But as a veteran…… Continue reading Career Advice for New College Graduates
Free Advice for the College Bound
By Kevin Cook I recall the unsolicited advice I received before heading off to college. I didn’t want nor care for the free wisdom at the time, only to recognize how prescient it was much later in life. So, for all the high school graduates headed to college this fall, I offer a few…… Continue reading Free Advice for the College Bound
Oh, the People You’ll Meet!
By Jill O’Mahony Stewart Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” is a graduation-gift standard. In it, the author tells young folks about the life adventures that await them. And he doesn’t skip the scary stuff or the bumps in the road. I often reread “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” and cry. Good crying…… Continue reading Oh, the People You’ll Meet!