PRSSA in Real Life: How I Applied PRSSA to my Internship
By Lauren Garczynski
Anyone who knows me is aware of my passion for all things politics. So you can imagine how ecstatic I was this summer when I had the opportunity to intern at a research and publishing non profit in the center of all things political, Washington D.C. If there was any doubt in my mind that PRSSA did not apply to the real world, it quickly vanished after my first day of work. Networking is important, and in a big city, you can find opportunities almost anywhere As someone who is entering her third year of being a PR major, I have constantly heard how important networking is. However, this is something that I’m not fully accustomed to yet. To my surprise, D.C. was and continues to be a stomping ground for networking opportunities. During my time there, I found that I was able to take what networking experience and knowledge I had gained through PRSSA and put it into action. Read more. The Power of Being Involved
By Nicole Zahn
When students enter college, their first thought may be that they will be taking classes and doing school work….and that’s all. For some students, this may be the case; however, it may not be what’s best. If there is one thing I’ve learned throughout my three years at Kent State is to GET INVOLVED. I cannot express how important this small piece of advice can benefit a student in the future. For public relations students, our potential employers want to see our resumes filled with hands-on learning and experiences. They want to see that you did much more than simply go to class, study, pass an exam and eat Chipotle. They want to see that you utilized university resources available to you and took the initiative to get your foot in the door. Not sure how to become involved? Follow these few tips: Read More. Don't be "Just the Intern"
By Latisha Ellison
When you land an internship you expect several, basic things to happen: you will improve and refine your skill set, you will expand your knowledge and you will be challenged with new and exciting opportunities. Something I didn’t expect to learn was that even though you may be the intern, you shouldn’t act like one. From the moment I walked in the door at my summer internship, I felt like a part of the team. Yes, I was the intern, but I didn’t necessarily feel like the intern. I remember the first time my supervisor told a client, “I’m here with my coworker, Latisha,” and how important it made me feel. It was a small thing, but it made a huge impact on the way I continued to look at my role and the manner in which I conducted myself. Now, I may have just gotten really lucky to work at an amazing agency with great coworkers, but I think the three takeaways I learned can be used in any setting: Click here to read more. 5 Business-to-Business Social Media Practices That Can Improve Your Personal Profiles
By Audra Gormley
We see it everywhere. Brands are all over social media. It has become a key element in the success of companies’ branding, advertising, marketing and sales functions. As society increasingly embraces the use of social media as an important business channel, many more Business-to-Business (B2B) companies are jumping on board. I had the opportunity to work in an internship this summer with a global industrial/engineering based B2B company as a Social Media Intern. I was tasked with doing social media platform audits, building out its Instagram channel, and researching social media for business best practices. After a whole summer working on the company’s profiles, I picked up some important lessons that I thought were important for my own personal profiles and thought I would share these more broadly. Use these business tested best practices to boost your personal profile. Read More. #PRKent at Victoria's Secret PINK Brand Certification
By Taylor Pierce
Becoming a Victoria’s Secret PINK Campus Representative for Kent State is easily one of the best things to happen to me during my college years. I served as one of two Campus Reps for the 2016-2017 school year, and will continue to serve as one for this upcoming year. I am thrilled and so grateful for this experience, because it is truly unlike any other. Victoria’s Secret PINK is a company that I’ve loved my entire life, and somewhere I could see myself working after graduation. Getting to be a PINK Campus Rep has been a dream come true, and has allowed me to learn about the brand in a whole new way. Being a rep allowed me to see how much work it takes to promote a new trend on campus and how much passion and creativity goes into everything the brand does. Read More. |
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