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When you’re young, you may know exactly what you want to do when you grow up. Or, like me, you may have absolutely no idea. After shuffling through a variety of majors at Grand Valley during my Freshman and Sophomore years, I finally settled on Advertising & Public Relations. I visualized myself one day working in an agency setting or in a corporate PR department. But then, it all changed during my junior year.
Read MoreDuring my time as an Account Associate for GrandPR, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a national media relations campaign. This has included writing press releases, feature releases, and fact sheets, researching and interviewing sources, developing media lists, and pitching to journalists. As my team and I are wrapping up this project, I have had time to reflect on what I have learned and the skills needed to work in media relations. Let’s dive in.
Read MoreIt can be difficult to maintain motivation over the Summer, but taking intentional time and staying focused on your future career is something you won’t regret. It’s no secret that this year looks a little different than most. We’ve now spent an entire year staring at our screens, so naturally a break is something we are all craving, but if you follow these tips you can stay motivated while still getting the Summer break you’ve been yearning for.
Read MoreIf you are pursuing a degree in communications or any field, you have likely worked on a group project. Let's be honest, not all teams are the quintessential "dream team," but regardless, you have to work together to be successful, and you have to get it done efficiently. So whether you are in the workplace, a college group project, or a student-run firm client team, here are top tips to help you be a successful team member in group projects.
Read MoreSo, it is the end of the semester, which means winter 2021 internships are coming to a close. Sometimes when you are in an internship, you forget to reflect and collect important work you have done.
Here are my tips to wrapping up your internship effectively:
