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InsPiRation: Looking Ahead to the Future of Public Relations (PRSSA 2014...
Photo courtesy of Kayla Belcher On April 12, the Ohio State University PRSSA Chapter welcomed 150 communication students and professionals to the 2014 Regional PaRtners Conference. The attendees...
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Ace the Audio and Visual Interview Process
When applying for jobs and internships, often the first round of interviews is via phone or Skype before you’re invited to the office. You also may have two or more rounds of phone or Skype interviews...
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School’s out for summer, and you’re ready to dive into (or may have already started!) a summer public relations internship. Start the experience right with these tips from current and former PRSSA...
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10 Tips to Help You Master LinkedIn
As the most popular social network for job-seekers and professionals, LinkedIn can be fairly confusing, and there’s not much help available through the site. Worry not—below are some of the best tips...
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Intern Talk: Use a Lazy Summer Day to Get Ahead
We all have that realization after Independence Day that the summer is sadly moving just as quickly as it did the year before. Your summer to-do list might still have a ways to go and you might find...
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Video: Tips for Creating an Online Portfolio
If you’ve ever wanted to create an online portfolio but don’t have a clue how to start, this video is for you. Public relations college students will benefit from the useful tips outlined in the video...
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The Importance of Mentoring Millennial Minority Students
West Virginia University graduate student Rashidah McCoy (right) poses with her mentor, Dr. Francine Edwards, associate director of mass communications and lead professor of the public relations...
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The Lowdown on LinkedIn’s Newest App, Connected
With the launch of LinkedIn’s Connected app last month comes the question, “Should I download this or not?” Three PRSSA members share their impressions and usefulness of the app below. Star rating: 4.7...
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Get to Know Canva, a Free Graphic Design Program
Design surrounds us and helps us communicate. Forbes listed graphic design right after social media on its list of the Top 10 Best Freelance Careers. Being in the public relations profession, design...
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Intern Talk: How School Spirit Can Help Long After Graduation
Whether you are reflecting back on freshman year, or heading into it now, the clichés of your college years are the same. You’ll encounter several chants, lanyards galore and let’s not forget the pile...
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Four Lessons on Perfecting Peer Leadership
Peer leadership comes with a unique set of challenges. Unlike in the professional world, almost everyone you are leading is within one to four years of your age. At times, you may question your...
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What to do When Your Boss Asks You to Compromise Your Ethics
Illustration courtesy of Pixabay.com As young professionals entering the workforce, we may soon be forced to make the dreaded decision of what to do when a boss asks us to do something unethical. I...
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Video: Ethics Month Interview with Nonprofit and Corporate Communications...
Biola University public relations student Collin Callahan sat down with his stepmother Dianne Callahan, area director for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to talk about ethics and glean some advice...
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Sharpen Your Networking Skills, Get Noticed by Professionals at National...
Photo courtesy of thetaxhaven With PRSSA 2014 National Conference quickly approaching, I am sure you are actively counting down the days until your trip to Washington, D.C. As part of your Conference...
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Why You Should ‘Date’ Your Mentor
Courtesy of Matt Prince Where are all the good mentors hiding? There are networking events, but how do you know if the established professional you’re interested in is looking for a mentee, or even...
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PRSA New Professionals Equips Students for the Real World
Photo of 2010–2011 National Committee. Courtesy of Scott Thornburg. Transitioning from student to professional can be quite the challenge. PRSSA prepares you for getting your first job, but how do you...
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#PlankMentor Honoree Panel Inspires Students to Succeed
Courtesy of Ron Culp Event: #PlankMentor, DePaul University Presenters: Patrick Ford, Burson Marsteller; Wendi Strong, USAA; Andy Polansky, Weber Shandwick; Lynne Sallot, University of Georgia; Jose...
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Completing the Public Relations Bucket List
Courtesy of Paige Weber Like many students around the nation right now, I can’t believe I’m in my last semester of college. Time sure does fly, but I honestly didn’t feel the clock ticking until I...
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Make the Most of This Year’s National Assembly
Jessica Noonan (second from right) poses with some roommates and friends during the PRSSA 2011 National Assembly in Seattle, Washington. Photo courtesy of Noonan. One of the best benefits about being a...
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Building Bridges to Summer and Beyond
Photo courtesy of Vizino. Before spring semester gets crazy and summer arrives, it’s time to think about getting hired. Now is the time to act, whether you’re pursuing a temporary internship this...
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