By McClelland Schilling The holidays are right around the corner, and I can practically smell the evergreen and home-cooked meals. But as my desire for eggnog and gift exchanges grows, so does my anxiety at the thought of holiday small talk. “When do you graduate?” “Have you found a job yet?” “Are you dating anyone?”…… Continue reading A PR Pro’s Guide to Surviving Holiday Small Talk
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Four Steps to Success at Your Next Job Interview
By Eva Benoit Arguably, there is nothing as intimidating as going on a job interview. However, there are ways to prepare yourself so you’ll worry less and dazzle your prospective employer more. If you’re looking to do your best at your next job interview, here is all you need to know. Most applicants for PR jobs…… Continue reading Four Steps to Success at Your Next Job Interview
Learn & Reflect: 3 Lessons from Writing Boot Camp
By Madeline Petschow I’ve been on many adventures in my time at DePaul University. As I plan to graduate at the end of this quarter, I look over my time at DePaul and recall many fabulous experiences as an undergraduate PRAD student. It’s as if students think that experiences should wait until after they finish college.…… Continue reading Learn & Reflect: 3 Lessons from Writing Boot Camp
A Guide To Creating Your First Portfolio Website
Credit: Wikimedia By Patrick Foster Building a portfolio website is one of the best things you can do to boost your communications career. An online portfolio lets you showcase your talents professionally, while demonstrating your drive and organizational skills. A good portfolio improves your chances of finding the job you really want. Recommended reading: End…… Continue reading A Guide To Creating Your First Portfolio Website
The Gift of John H. Bryan, Jr.
By Anne M. McCarthy On Saturday, members of the Chicago business and civic communities celebrated the life of a legendary CEO, philanthropist and gentleman – John H. Bryan, Jr. When I learned of his passing, my mind instantly flashed back to the countless lessons this gentle giant taught me about business, global citizenship and civility. Thirty…… Continue reading The Gift of John H. Bryan, Jr.
PR Experts Inspire Future Leaders: The #PlankMentor Experience
By Victoria Fombelle Last Thursday, in the heart of downtown Chicago at DePaul’s College of Communication, public relations students from nine universities and professionals came together to learn and network at The Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Student Session. This event was an extension of Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Gala, which has been uniting…… Continue reading PR Experts Inspire Future Leaders: The #PlankMentor Experience
Adapting to Change: 3 Takeaways from PRDecoded
By Richie Roesner Hundreds of public relations professionals converged on the renowned Chicago startup hub, 1871, to for last week’s 2018 PRWeek conference, PRDecoded. With the promise of “a master class on the best tools, tactics and guidelines to ensure communicators thrive in an ever-evolving digital world,” two of my colleagues from Hill+Knowlton Strategies and…… Continue reading Adapting to Change: 3 Takeaways from PRDecoded
Scholarship Winner’s Advice for College Success
Just returned from Austin, Texas where I met several hundred enthusiastic future PR pros at the PRSSA National Conference. It was especially fun to present my annual mentorship scholarship to someone who is destined to make her mark on our profession–Maret Montanari. Now a senior public relations major, Maret is firm director of Capstone Agency, an impressive 116-person…… Continue reading Scholarship Winner’s Advice for College Success
‘Living Legends’ Offer Career Tips to PR Students
Nearly 1,000 students woke up early Sunday morning in hip-and-happening Austin, Texas to have breakfast with some 30 PR pros and educators. What followed was a panel discussion where two “living legends” offered advice on how to turn college experiences into successful careers. University of Alabama senior Maret Montanari led the advice-rich conversation with Ray Kotcher and Cheryl Procter-Rogers, APR,…… Continue reading ‘Living Legends’ Offer Career Tips to PR Students
Goal for Eternal Students: ‘Fall’ Into Something New
By Sarah Dougherty When was the last time you did something for the first time? I’m both quoting a country song by Darius Rucker and genuinely asking. With the back-to-school feeling in the air and fall upon us, it’s difficult not to think about the “night before class” jitters and wonder about what lessons and…… Continue reading Goal for Eternal Students: ‘Fall’ Into Something New