Archive | March, 2009

Being Prepared for a Phone Interview

This post comes from Jena Johnson, National Vice President of Regional Activities: A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Regional Activity in Chicago. While there, I went to a session about how to excel in your interview. Most of us have heard the basics: research the company, have a strong handshake, [...]

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Mentors in Public Relations

This post was submitted by Rachel M. Esterline of Central Michigan University. Mentors can be key to confidence and success.  They also can serve as a resource for fresh ideas and advice. There are a variety of areas a mentor can help a public relations student, including: * Resume and cover letter suggestions * Internships [...]

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