Do you get anxious when you’re in public? Do you fear meeting new people and imagine the awkward silence, how you’ll end up saying something wrong, or else? Do you prefer to avoid communication and the chance of rejection? If that’s you, you’re not alone. If you’re a bit shy, aren’t a people person, are […]
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Internships: A Necessity for All PR Majors
As public relations majors, having experience is key. Without an internship — or two — under your belt you may find yourself struggling to find a job after graduation. The experiences provided through an internship are invaluable, and oftentimes the skills you build can’t be learned in a classroom. Searching for and securing internships early […]
Using Sports as a Motive for Change [National Conference Recap]
Session: Opening Keynote Address Presenter: Allison Melangton, senior vice president, Hulman Motorsports Corporation Recap: You might not think that knitting and the Super Bowl go together, but Allison Melangton would disagree. Melangton, who currently works for Hulman Motorsports Corporation, has spent her career using sports as not only a method of entertainment, but also a […]
Taking a Tour of Indy [National Conference Recap]
Event: Career Tours Organization: Visit Indy Recap: Career Tours are one of my most anticipated events of the PRSSA National Conference, and today was no exception. I had the opportunity to spend a couple hours today networking with Visit Indy Communications Coordinators Morgan Snyder and Lisa Wallace. Visit Indy is a tourism-based public relations organization. […]
September Monthly Reading Round-Up — Making Ethically Sound Decisions, Secrets of Great Communicators, Get-Out-The-Vote, Interview Follow Up
September flew by, and the PRSSA 2016 National Conference is right around the corner. Before heading to Indy, make sure you’re up to date on the latest industry news and trends by reading the Progressions Monthly Reading Round-Up. Below are eight article you may have missed this month: 1. Tough Situations: Making Ethically Sound Decisions in […]
July Monthly Reading Round-Up — Earn Media From Influencers, Excuses That Don’t Fly in the Workplace, Tools for Communicators
Another month has passed, and it’s crazy to think the fall semester will begin in just a few short weeks. Here are eight articles you might have missed in July. 1. Millennial-Friendly App Bumble Delves Into PR Territory Author: Kevin Allen Publication: PR Daily Bumble, a dating app that requires women to start the conversation, is […]
How Disney Handled Their Crisis During a Celebration
June 2016 was supposed to be a successful month for the Walt Disney Company. With the opening of the Shanghai Disney Resort and a new attraction featuring the popular animated film Frozen, Walt Disney Company employees planned to celebrate. Unfortunately, June turned into more of a disaster than a celebration. Since the Orlando, Florida, theme […]
#ThisIsPublicRelations: We Are Communicators
Public relations is a term we rarely use these days. Today, public relations is more commonly referred to as “communications.” For me, communications captures what we truly do each day. We communicate. When individuals visit our office for an interview, they often talk about their “people skills.” When we ask candidates to tell us why […]
Hire for Attitude and Train for Skill [National Assembly Recap]
Event: PRSSA 2016 National Assembly Friday Keynote Presenter: Brandy King, Southwest Airlines, “Communications Director” Recap: Brandy King double majored in political science and communication at Texas State University, and started her career as a TV producer for a television station in Dallas. She did not originally study or practice public relations. She currently is a […]
So You Got the Job—Now Keep It! A Guide to Getting Hired After Your Internship
Courtney Moats did what public relations students dream of doing: she was hired full-time for a company after completing that company’s internship program. She is now an assistant manager for Chevrolet Communications, following her time as a Chevrolet Communications intern. If you’re looking to snag an open position after the internship of your dreams, Courtney […]
