I’ve learned a lot this year. Within the classroom, with class projects. Outside the classroom, with extracurricular activities like GrandPR our student-run PR firm on campus, PR Hangover, our student-run Podcast, and of course, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
Read MoreWe often hear about the top PR firm globally, Edelman, being the one that's considered the best. The talk about the great things and incredible people associated with it is not just talk – it's true. I recently chatted with my new mentor, Damarayn Benton, a recent Assistant Account Executive at Edelman Hire.
Read MoreWhen it comes to knowing your info about public relations, textbooks can only take you so far. While textbooks and time spent in the classroom can teach many valuable skills such as how to write a press release, plan a campaign, and evaluate strategies and tactics, soft skills are not found buried beneath pages of text.
Read MoreYou Hold Yourself Back. Now when you read the subtitle you may think, “well duh.” I am here to not only tell you that you hold yourself back, but how to prevent you from doing so, especially when wanting to apply for a leadership role.
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