This post is part of a series of “Lives of New Professionals” guest posts for Progressions. Congratulations, you’ve made it! You have your degree in hand, took a bunch of pictures of yourself and your friends in funny hats and you’re off to the real world. I can hear the screeching halt you just came [...]
Following the Leaders: Six Takeaways from the PRSSA 2013 Leadership Rally
on June 6, 2013
The stage is now set for the incoming and continuing leaders of PRSSA to lead their Chapters with opportunities and excitement galore. As approximately 80 students retreated to Chaparral Suites from May 31-June 2 in Scottsdale, Ariz., for a weekend of knowledge and community spirit—and I, a Scottsdale native, just drove up the street—we gained [...]
PRSSA 2013 Leadership Rally Recap
on June 4, 2013
We want to thank everyone who attended this year’s Leadership Rally in Scottsdale, Arizona. If you were unable to attend, here are a few of the highlights from the event! [View the story "PRSSA Leadership Rally Recap" on Storify] If were at Leadership Rally, be on the lookout for a survey about the event to fill [...]
Growing Up: Three Reminders for the New Pro
on May 31, 2013
This post is part of a series of “Lives of New Professionals” guest posts for Progressions. As we take our first steps into the real world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our industry and to get swept away by deadlines and projects. Many young pros have this tendency [...]
Applying for PRSSA Chapter Awards – Tips from the 2012 “Outstanding Chapter”
on May 29, 2013
Members of the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s PRSSA Chapter and Champions for PRSSA with the 2012 Outstanding Chapter Teahan Award. Minutes after walking out of the post office this past June, I called my friend and said, “I just shipped off my baby to New York City!” Confused, I explained to her that I [...]
May Twitter Chat “The Next Step” Recap
on May 15, 2013
Thank you to everyone who participated in our May PRSSA Twitter Chat! This was our final chat for this school year and chats will resume in August. Since this was our last Twitter Chat for the year the recap is a little longer, but it is filled with outstanding advice from our participants and co-hosts. [...]
Business Etiquette FUN-damentals
on May 14, 2013
Who holds the door? Who gets on an elevator first? What do I do with my napkin when I need to excuse myself from the table? Do I pass food to my right or left? Do I have to go to another networking event? Questions of business etiquette plague all of us – from those [...]
Campus Connections: Get Involved Early
on May 10, 2013
Wake up. Answer emails. Pitch media. Approve designs. Check email again. Just a typical morning in the life of a public relations practitioner. But wait – add ‘go to class’ to the list. Though it can be tough to balance class schedules and extracurricular activities, college is the prime time to get involved and start [...]
Five Things to Consider Before Accepting an Internship Abroad
on May 8, 2013
Internships are a fantastic way to gain valuable work experience – especially if you decide to intern abroad. However, before you accept an offer, my colleagues and I at the Graduate Recruitment Bureau in the United Kingdom recommend you consider these five crucial factors before accepting your place. Relevance Is the content of your internship [...]
The Toe Tapper, the Pen Clicker and the Gum Smacker – Office Meeting Etiquette for Everyone
on May 2, 2013
Whether it is an employee conducting a staff meeting, or a professional organization hosting a monthly luncheon, the “office meeting” can come in a variety of forms. Regardless of who, what, when and where, there are simple rules to follow to ensure you make the most of your meeting and allowing others to do the [...]
