How to Remain Productive While Working Remotely
It’s been roughly half a year that we’ve seen our lives flipped upside down due to COVID-19. Beginning with the swift and unforeseen closing of universities in March, stay at home orders in April, to this partially in-person way of learning and teaching. It’s hard scrambling with bus times, Zoom links, and everything else. Every week there seems to be a cloud looming over our heads, ready to downpour at any minute. The question we are faced with every day is: how do we make it out without getting caught up in the storm?
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Project Manage Like a Pro
Let’s face it (and embrace it). As communicators, we will likely assume leadership roles at one point or another throughout our collegiate and professional careers. Whether you’re the head of a group project, involved in a student organization, beginning your first internship or post-grad job, or want to better manage your personal schedule, it pays to develop project management skills.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Communication in a Public Health Crisis
The new normal isn’t new anymore. Our lives have been this way for six months. We’ve spent half of a year wearing masks in public places, staying inside more than we’re used to, and being mindful of our distance between ourselves and the person next to us. The backbone of public relations is, and always will be communication. As master communicators, it is not only our responsibility, but it should be our priority to read the room, listen, and then determine our next steps.
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Workplace Alignment and Tips
How many times have you started a job/internship and people ask how it’s going? If not, I encourage you to think about it now. I’m here to share about my current workplace, how it changed my perspectives, and what it taught me so far - personally and professionally. My goal is to have you perform a mental self-check to see not only the valuable lessons you may be receiving from your work, or vise versa, but taking a moment to see your growth since you’ve started. During developmental times, it’s important for you to see your growth and remember that your time and diligence are valued.
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The Technique Behind Talking
It is no secret that those in the communications world are quite the talkers. Our interactive nature fuels us to do what we do best: build relationships. The skill of interviewing and interview writing is becoming increasingly sought after with the popularity of blogging.
In my time as an intern with a nonprofit, I have had the chance to learn interviewing/writing skills from the very talented Shawn Foucher. Shawn has worked in the media and communications industries for 15 years and is currently a writer for Spectrum Health’s blog, Health Beat. This blog will use Shawn’s strategies and break down the technique behind talking.
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