Building and Maintaining Relations Amidst a Pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have all been affected as PR pros and students within regards to maintaining our relationships with fellow PR pros and peers. It is difficult to stay in contact with mentors, peers, and family with so much of our workload as students being online. While it is difficult to remain in contact with those that we are already in relationships with it is 10x harder to facilitate relationships with individuals within the PR field if you are unsure of the ways to do so. Here are a few tips and tricks to practice as a PR pro in the making in order to network during a global pandemic.
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7 Ways To Avoid "Burnout"
The end of the semester is coming up quickly. This means you’ve worked through an almost full semester and may be feeling burnout or coming close to it. Now is the time to push through those final projects and exams, not letting burnout take over your life.
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The Benefits of Joining Your Student-Run Public Relations Firm
Many universities offer the opportunity to get involved with various clubs and organizations. At Grand Valley State University, I have had the opportunity to be involved in our nationally acclaimed student-run public relations firm, GrandPR. Being a part of a student-run public relations firm has enhanced my college experience and given me the necessary tools to feel confident, walking into my first job post-graduation. Here are a few benefits of applying for your student-run public relations firm at your university:
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Be thankful for your PRogress
As we are in the week of Thanksgiving and with finals on the clock, it is important to evaluate how far you have come in your professional development. I find myself constantly worried I am not doing enough. After taking the time to step back and evaluate, I end up feeling more confident in what I have accomplished. With a profession that moves so quickly, it can be challenging to recognize growth and not jump to the next task. In honor of Thanksgiving, here are some ways you can be thankful for your PRogress:
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Creating Your Own Portfolio
Why have a personal portfolio? What are the benefits? How do I create a portfolio? What does a portfolio include? These are all very important questions, and questions that ad/pr students should know how to answer.
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