Every year I am amazed with the insanely large number of scholarships that go unclaimed. But I always enjoy finding unusual scholarships that would be fun to pursue. For example, if you’re adept at using duct tape, high school students might qualify for a $10,000 Stuck at Prom Scholarship. Yes, that’s an actual scholarship.…… Continue reading Need College Cash? Don’t Overlook Scholarships
No Bull: Everyone Can be a Better Writer
Here are two resources to get you started. By Jill O’Mahony Stewart, MS, MA By February, those New Year’s resolutions are mostly in the rear-view mirror. At Weight Watchers, we have a saying, “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” But you don’t slim down without modifying your eating habits and increasing your activity. When it…… Continue reading No Bull: Everyone Can be a Better Writer
2023: Year of AI, AR and Influencer Relations
By Andrea Holland 2023 is shaping up to be a big year for the PR industry. That said, isn’t it always a big year? At the pace the PR/Comms world moves, it’s sometimes hard to keep up with the latest and greatest tools and processes that are proving to be effective. Staying ahead of…… Continue reading 2023: Year of AI, AR and Influencer Relations
New Year, New Me… New Resume
PRSSA Chapter Gives Future Communicators Tools They Need to Succeed in the Job Search By Gisselle Bahena DePaul’s PRSSA and Ad Society recently co-hosted a career workshop event named, New Year, New Me…New Resume. The purpose of this event was to give students the opportunity to enhance their professional materials and skills so they…… Continue reading New Year, New Me… New Resume
Surprising Ways a PR Pro’s Appearance Can Matter
By Katie Brenneman Public Relations is part of any business. While every company that exists relies on interacting with people, at some point, the matter of presenting the company accurately and positively comes into play. That’s the goal of PR – to build awareness and spread an organization’s narrative in a positive light. Just…… Continue reading Surprising Ways a PR Pro’s Appearance Can Matter
6 Tips for Building a Job-Winning Video Resume
By Chomparani Ali In a tough job market, there’s no denying that your application needs to stand head and shoulders above others to have a chance of landing that dream job. With recruiters spending little more than seconds on the average resume, there’s not much time to make a good impression. One of the…… Continue reading 6 Tips for Building a Job-Winning Video Resume
Still Not Done: Fighting Ageism in the Workplace
By Lauren McGrath and Ella Tobias Patti Temple Rocks has held a variety of titles throughout her 40 years in the communications field before ageism activist became a part of the list. But whatever title she’s holding – whether it’s writer, speaker, manager or mentor – what’s most important is that she’s still not…… Continue reading Still Not Done: Fighting Ageism in the Workplace
Oscar Suris: A PR Pro Who Embraces Growth Through Reinvention
By Mila Osorio and Chris Lopez Oscar Suris is no stranger to how hard work, determination, and a willing spirit can aid one in defying the odds. Statistically, few Hispanics and Latinos reach the highest levels of corporations in the United States. This Cuba native, however, has not only headed global communications for a…… Continue reading Oscar Suris: A PR Pro Who Embraces Growth Through Reinvention
Navigating Burnout for PR Pros in the Public Sector
By Katie Brenneman Doing public relations in the public sector is much different than doing PR in the private sector. Working in the public sector generally means that you are engaging in some very high-stakes (and high-stress) fields. This might include anything from public health to government to education to transportation. No matter what…… Continue reading Navigating Burnout for PR Pros in the Public Sector
What Does Success In Your 20’s Look Like?
By Alexis Diller and Jason Grapethin In 2020, for a brief moment, the world stopped. With it, so too did the dreams and aspirations of so many young and talented people. Landon Campbell, a California native and soon-to-be DePaul University graduate was at a crossroads. Looking around, he thought, “Am I just going to…… Continue reading What Does Success In Your 20’s Look Like?