In a recent PRSSA Twitter chat, Ron Culp tweeted, “Don’t pretend to know something if you don’t. It’s a career killer. Ask questions sooner than later.” The tweet sparked the question, “What else could kill my career?” among students and professionals alike. I asked a few seasoned professionals to share additional career killers via email.…… Continue reading 4 Ways to Kill Your Career
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Award Programs Build Career Skills, Resumes and Impress Prospective Employers
Over the past few weeks, I’ve watched several different student teams go above and beyond their normal coursework to impress professionals in the public relations and advertising world. Grand prize winners of the Arthur W. Page Society’s case study competition picked up their prizes and addressed the organization’s annual spring meeting in New York. Needless…… Continue reading Award Programs Build Career Skills, Resumes and Impress Prospective Employers
All About That Pace–No Trouble
Going to school in Chicago, there are many frigid cold days that you don’t want to step out of your dorm room. But I’m urging you to act like everyday is a beautiful august afternoon, and see what the world has to offer you. As a student, on-campus organizations can reveal a whole new world…… Continue reading All About That Pace–No Trouble
Students: Seek Out Opportunities to Network
It is never too early or even too late to start networking. Just because you missed some events does not mean you should let other pass you by again. As students, we must be willing to put ourselves out there in the professional world to soak in the knowledge and experience provided by these opportunities.…… Continue reading Students: Seek Out Opportunities to Network
Mentee Insights on Role of a Life-Changing Mentor
A mentee reflects on four important insights gained from her mentor.
Hear What it Takes to be a Great Mentor
Even if you don’t have a ticket to the Plank Center’s sold out “Milestones in Mentoring” awards gala this Thursday evening, you can get a free front row seat thanks to live streaming of the program honoring six great mentors. This year’s top mentors are: Legacy: Patrick Ford, worldwide vice chair, chief client officer, chairman, Burson-Marsteller Executive: Aylwin Lewis,…… Continue reading Hear What it Takes to be a Great Mentor
Melaina Lewis Wins Culpwrit Mentorship Award
Ohio University senior Melaina Lewis was selected by PRSSA judges as the top student mentor of 2014, and I enjoyed presenting the “Culpwrit” scholarship to her at last night’s awards ceremony and dinner in Washington, D.C. Melaina was nominated by one of her many mentees, Jessica Carnprobst, who credits Melaina with helping her decide to…… Continue reading Melaina Lewis Wins Culpwrit Mentorship Award
Add Social Media to Your Event Networking Strategy
PRSSA 2014 National Conference has finally arrived, and many students are brainstorming ways to maximize their weekend in D.C. With an intentional approach to networking, attendees can build valuable relationships that last long beyond the closing ceremony. Strategic networking can lead to mentorship opportunities, internships, and, in my case, even a guest blog post on…… Continue reading Add Social Media to Your Event Networking Strategy
Make Ethics in PR a Reality, Not an Oxymoron
More than most other professions, public relations practitioners must adhere to the highest ethical standards in order to demonstrate our credibility as honest and trustworthy professionals.
5 Very Good Reasons to Join PRSSA (Even if No Chapter Exists on Your Campus)
Even if a PRSSA chapter doesn’t exist on your campus, you can become an affiliate member and receive benefits of national membership.